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Cathay Pacific Airways, the third most highly ranked airline globally last year, has announced its potential to realize a profit surge of up to 76% for the first half of this year. This surge, driven by robust passenger and cargo demand, is in comparison with…
Vietjet Air and Bamboo Airways, two leading airline companies, have recently increased their rates for checked luggage by 15-25%. This price surge has come into effect just before the beginning of the high-demand summer travel season. Revised Baggage Prices…
Vietnam Airlines and Sun PhuQuoc Airways have entered into a significant agreement to acquire a total of 90 Boeing aircraft in a deal estimated to be worth over US$30 billion. The high-profile contract signing event was held in Washington, D.C., with the…
Freightos, a global frontrunner in online reservation and payment systems for the international freight industry, has recently confirmed the addition of Thai carrier, Pattaya Airways, to the WebCargo by Freightos’ platform. This collaboration enables freight…
Bamboo Airways has recently expanded its fleet with the addition of an Airbus A320 aircraft, taking its total count to eight. This move comes as part of an augmentation strategy laid out by the airline, which was recently re-acquired by property developer…
Sun PhuQuoc Airways, a Vietnamese airline company, recently received extended certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, which now permits it to operate international flights. This significant development, following a stringent evaluation…
Bui Quang Dung has been appointed as the new chairman of Bamboo Airways, replacing Le Thai Sam. The announcement was made on Thursday, confirming that the change would take effect from the preceding Wednesday. Dung simultaneously holds the position of deputy…
Qatar Airways, the Doha-based airline, is set to divest its entire stake in Cathay Pacific Airways, a move that will mark its departure from the Hong Kong airline after an eight-year association. The transaction is estimated to be worth approximately $897…
THAI Airways, Thailand’s national airline, has named Unilode Aviation Solutions, a leader in the Unit Load Device (ULD) management, repair, and digital solutions realm, as its provider for comprehensive ULD management services. Advancing THAI Airways’…
Bamboo Airways is set for a leadership transition as chairman Phan Dinh Tue has submitted his resignation, pending shareholder approval at an extraordinary general meeting scheduled for July 5. New Leadership on the Horizon The airline announced that a new…
On a recent British Airways flight from San Francisco to London, an unusual incident occurred high above the clouds. A male flight attendant was discovered in the throes of an unorthodox dance, completely unclothed, inside a business class restroom.…
Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, and Cainiao, a global leader in e-commerce logistics, agree to strengthen their existing partnership, aiming to support the growth of cross-border e-commerce and enhance consumer experiences…
Vietnam Railways, the monopoly state-owned railroad operator, has reported record half-yearly revenues of VND4.5 trillion (US$177.13 million), surpassing its full-year earnings for the years 2019-2021. At a recent conference, it announced that revenues had…
Bamboo Airways plans to make a rights issue of shares to increase its capital by 54%, or nearly VND10 trillion (US$425.44 million), to fund operations and pay off debts. It will offer 35 new shares for every 100 held and the issuance will be made this year.…
Bamboo Airways plans to list on the Unlisted Public Company Market next quarter while preparing for an IPO in the U.S. Prices of the ticker BAV will be at least VND60,000 ($2.65), CEO Nguyen Khac Hai said in a statement Friday. UPCoM serves as a market to…
Bamboo Airways has signed a EUR1.73-billion ($2 billion) deal with France’s Safran and the U.S.’s General Electric for aircraft engines and equipment. The Vietnamese carrier on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding with Safran and GE to purchase…
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