Aviation

Business travellers' premium economy bookings ballooned 157% in 2017

They forked out a little more to upgrade as economy seat bookings fell 54.46%.

Business travellers' premium economy bookings ballooned 157% in 2017

They forked out a little more to upgrade as economy seat bookings fell 54.46%.

SIA's cargo revenue could be hit by US-China row

Cargo loads already fell 3.9% due to reduced traffic in all regions.

Scoot launches long-haul Singapore-Berlin flights

It will operate non-stop services to the German city 4 times a week.

China Aviation Oil to sell 39% stake in Xinyuan petrochemicals firm

It is streamlining its portfolio assets after exiting petrochemical trade.

ST Engineering injects $13.57m in UK joint venture

The JV company will deliver enhanced in-flight connectivity for commercial aviation.

SIA passenger load factor up 2.6 ppt to 79.6%

Cargo load factor fell 3.9 ppt as demand outpaced capacity changes.

SATS poised for earnings recovery as aviation arm takes off

Its partnership with AirAsia will open access to 15 Malaysian airports.

Changi Airport fares to be one of Asia's highest over new development levy

Departing passengers will be charged $13.3, 39% higher than the previous fee.

ST Engineering Aerospace opens repair facility in Florida

Its US$46m and 173,500-sqft hangar is one of the firm's largest facilities.

OCBC-Starhub alliance eyes merging loyalty programmes from 10 sectors

This will allow consumers to exchange, consolidate, and redeem loyalty reward points and air miles.

Singapore to restrict airspace during Trump-Kim meeting

Travellers are advised to delay flights to Singapore from 10 to 14 June.

Airline profits to fall 11% amidst rising fuel and labor costs

Crude and jet fuel prices are expected to climb 27.5% and 25.8%, respectively.

SATS struggles with lost licence incentives in 2018

Licence fee incentives for Changi Airport have already expired in March 2017.

SIA to launch ultra-long-range flights to New York on 11 October

It is the first customer for Airbus' ultra-long-range planes, A350-900ULR.

SATS Q4 profits down 1.8% to $65.4m

Earnings and revenue were hit by the deconsolidation of SATS HK after the sale of its 51% stake.

ST Aerospace bags 12-year maintenance contract for A319 jet

It will repair the interior and auxiliary fuel tank of the airbus jet.