Air China, Sichuan Airlines Win International Route Approvals
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Air China and Sichuan Airlines have each been given the green light to begin new international routes.
Air New Zealand Adds Cook Islands Flights
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Fresh from expanding the number of quarantine-free routes flying to Australia, Air New Zealand is set to restart Cook Islands services.
Virgin Australia Adds Outside Execs To New Leadership Team
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Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka has announced a new senior leadership group, mostly comprising people from outside the company.
Seoul Incheon Becomes Asia’s Busiest International Airport
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Seoul's Incheon International Airport (ICN) became Asia’s busiest international airport in 2020 in terms of passenger volume, dethroning Hong Kong (HKG).
LCC Thai AirAsia will reportedly put 75% of its staff on no-pay-leave beginning in February as it resizes the company to meet current passenger demand.
Singapore Wants SIA To Be World’s First Vaccinated Airline
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Singapore has launched an inoculation plan for 20,000 frontline aviation workers, including airline crew, ground handlers and airport staff, as part of its Sea–Air Vaccination Exercise (SAVE).
Singapore Airlines Adds COVID-19 Test Booking To Travel Pass Platform
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Singapore Airlines is trialing a new function in its digital travel portal that will allow passengers to book COVID-19 tests and receive results on one platform.
Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways Near Restructuring Deals
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Two Southeast Asian flag-carriers are moving closer to completing major restructuring efforts that will help them reduce debt commitments and operate efficiently once demand returns.
Malaysia Airlines Makes Progress On Restructuring Approvals
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Malaysia Airlines Group is taking more important steps toward finalizing its restructuring plan and gaining approval from courts and creditors.
South Korea Studies Development Of Light Aircraft Carrier
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South Korea’s defense ministry is moving ahead with development of a new light aircraft carrier, while foreign companies are offering design expertise for the program.
From Singapore wanting SIA to be world’s first vaccinated airline to Virgin Australia adding outside execs to new leadership team, here's a roundup of the week’s news in Asia.
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