Airbus gains 40 orders from Jetstar, VietJet and Vietnam Airlines

Vietnamese carriers have been busy ordering Airbus aircrafts, with orders for A320s, A321s and A350s during a state visit to Vietnam by the President of France. During the visit, Jetstar Pacific Airlines finalised a purchase agreement for 10 A320ceos, VietJet placed a firm order for 10 A321ceos and 10 A321neos while Vietnam Airlines signed a […]

HKIA profits increase despite cargo volume drop

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has seen profit increase by 15.2 per cent to 8.3 billion Hong Kong dollars ($1 billion) despite cargo volumes falling. For the 2015/16 financial year, profits rose from HK$7.2 billion and revenue increased by 11.1 per cent from HK$16.3 billion to HK$18.2 billion. HKIA remained the busiest cargo airport in […]

Vietnam set to build three more airports

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has reportedly submitted plans to the Ministry of Transport to build three airports in the northwestern provinces. Media reports in Vietnam say the total investment shed out will be 9.813 trillion Vietnamese Dong ($440 million), according to reports. The move is likely to boost air cargo capacity and operations […]