Aviation

There is no lack of challenges facing aviation: Deputy Prime Minister

There is no lack of challenges facing aviation: Deputy Prime Minister

Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam cited pandemics, natural disasters, political upheavals and sharp economic cycles as some of the challenges.

Singapore Airlines flies into Virgin Territory

Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines to codeshare, bringing the Aussie dream closer.

Changi to move 8 million more passengers by 2014

Last year 42 million flew through the airport, is it time for a new terminal?

Mayday Mayday: Global airlines made just 0.1 % return over the last 4 decades

This and other shocking revelations about the state of global aviation were made at IATA's annual chinwag.

Singapore Airlines third best on-time airline in Asia

No surprises that the other four in the top 5 were Japanese airlines.

Asian carriers to make majority of worldwide airline profits this year

IATA expects asian carriers will earn US$2.1 bn this year, while the rest of the worlds airlines will only make $1.9 bn.

Tiger’s JV with Thai Airways still up in the air

Whilst Tiger is still waiting for regulatory approval to start its budget operation with Thai Airways called Thai Tiger, Thai Airways is already...

Japanese air travel slumps 31% in April

Blame it on the earthquake, blame it on the tsunami, but it’s a terrible result for Japan.

Tiger Airways still top generator of ancillary revenues in Asia

The carrier’s ancillary revenue as a percentage of total revenue increased to 20.5% from 19.4% in 2009.

SIA’s move “value destructive”: DMG Research

Although it sees SIA standing a chance unlike many other airlines which failed to differentiate their LCC product.

SIA flying the other way: entering long-haul budget carrier market

But its Malaysian competitor is not worried, saying businesses should stick to what they know best.

How did Tiger rack up $74 million of losses in Australia?

It is a stunning figure only revealed yesterday, and brings in to question the strategy and even viability of its operations downunder.

Budget passengers up 26 % at Changi

And they now account for a quarter of the airport’s traffic.

Tiger burning bright

Burning cash in Australia, that is, and how long can they continue losing down under ?

Disappointing quarter for Tiger Airways: DMG & Partners Research

Below is the highlight from DMG's research note on Tiger Airways May 23, 2011.

Tiger Airways' low fares strategy working well: Phillip Securities Research

Below is the highlight from the research note of Phillip Securities Research on Tiger Airways May 23, 2011.