Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines (SIA) plan to boost capacity between Auckland and Singapore from late 2018. The pair currently operates one flight each on the Auckland-Singapore route, SIA with a combination of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777-300ERs and Air New Zealand with 787-9s. The Singaporean flag carrier also serves Christchurch from its Singapore
Japan Airlines (JAL) has signalled its interest in supersonic flight through a partnership with Boom Supersonic. The Japanese flag carrier said on Tuesday it would invest US$10 million in Boom and hold options to purchase up to 20 supersonic aircraft. Further, there would also be collaboration between the pair to “refine the aircraft design and
Airlines around the world are collectively expected to post US$38.4 billion in profits in calendar 2018 amid strong passenger demand and an improvement in the cargo sector. The forecast, presented by International Air Transport Association (IATA) director general and chief executive Alexandre de Juniac at the industry body’s media day in Geneva on Tuesday (European
Boeing says it is studying some potential “tweaks” to its 777-8X in order to meet Qantas’s ultra-long haul needs. Qantas has laid down the challenge to Airbus and Boeing to have an aircraft capable of operating nonstop from Austrlia’s east coast to London and New York by 2022. The challenge, first announced in August, is
Boeing says it is studying some potential “tweaks” to its 777-8X in order to meet Qantas’s ultra-long haul needs. Qantas has laid down the challenge to Airbus and Boeing to have an aircraft capable of operating nonstop from Austrlia’s east coast to London and New York by 2022. The challenge, first announced in August, is
Air New Zealand has opened the doors to its new premium passenger lounge at Perth Airport, the latest example of the airline’s investment in the Australian market as it seeks to attract more travellers from this side of the Tasman onto its long-haul services. The new 441 square metre facility features seating for 110 passengers,
