Aviation

Tiger Airways slammed by $50m loss

Being grounded down under was a major blow for the struggling upstart.

SATS profit down 11.3% to $40.1m in the second quarter

There were lower cargo volumes handled by SATS’ gateway services associates in Hong Kong and Vietnam.

SATS’ revenue surges 32.3% to S$424.2m in 2Q12

The group’s Japanese subsidiary TFK, which was only acquired in 4Q11, accounts for 77% of its growth.

Silk Air confirms dates of deliveries for three new Airbus 320 aircraft next year

The regional wing of the Singapore Airlines also said that nine other aircraft are expected post 2012.

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With them the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore aims to attract, nurture, and retain talent for the growing industry.

Tiger Airways appoints Mr Hsieh Fu Hua as Independent Director

The former Temasek President has more than 35 years’ experience in merchant banking and capital markets in Asia.

Changi Airport offers more seats to Northeast and Southeast Asia

New Northern-Winter season also sees increase of 17% in cargo flights.

Mayday, mayday: SIA half-year profit down 62%

Guess what caused the airline’s profit to fall by $394m.

Emirates adds five additional Singapore-Dubai weekly services

The airline strengthens its presence in Singapore to a total of 26 flights to Dubai.

Airports Council International appoints Patti Chau as regional director

She will be replacing Maggie Kwok who retired from November 1.

What you need to know about Scoot

First, find out why there’s neither “airlines” nor “airways” nor mere “air” in its name.

JV with Panasonic hurts SIAEC’s revenue for 2Q12

The company reported a slight decline in revenue to S$272m as work is outsourced to another firm.

SIA to fly between Singapore and Beijing four times daily

Singapore Airlines' new service will be available from 16 December 2011.

Singapore Airlines Cargo Frankfurt services to kick off

The freighter services to add cargo capacity available on the carrier’s twice-daily passenger flights between Singapore and Frankfurt.

Stratech Systems cuts JV with Aeronautics on fears of global recession

The JV company has not even survived 2 years in the business.