https://simpleflying.com Asia was the slowest region to see its aviation industry recover from the COVID-19 pandemic due to strict regulations implemented by national governments. Now that these have mostly relaxed, the region is finally seeing a large resurgence. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 18:00:12 GMT en-US hourly 60 United Airlines has applied for Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) slots, which have been given back to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) by Hawaiian Airlines. The slots are effective April 2nd, 2024, meaning that if the DOT grants United Airlines permission to operate the flights, it could start using the timings from that date.

]]> Tue, 30 Jan 2024 18:00:12 GMT https://simpleflying.com/united-airlines-eyes-hawaiians-tokyo-hanadea-slots/ Armenia’s Fly Arna, a low-cost carrier, has stated on its website that flights are “on hold” due to “operational revisions.” Sadly, the joint venture between Middle Eastern budget airline Air Arabia Group and the Armenian National Interests Fund (ANIF) in July 2022 has run into structural troubles.

]]> Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:23:52 GMT https://simpleflying.com/fly-arna-suspends-halts-flights-jan-2024/ Last week, on January 25th, an Il-76 cargo aircraft operated by Russia's Volga-Dnepr Airlines successfully arrived at Kashgar La'ning International Airport (KHG) from Moscow, Russia. On the following day, January 26th, the aircraft returned to Russia fully loaded with Chinese goods destined for export to Russia.

]]> Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:00:12 GMT https://simpleflying.com/russian-cargo-airline-connects-moscow-with-southern-xinjiang/ With thousands of aircraft slated to join Indian airlines’ fleet over the years, many are wondering if India will see the establishment of an assembly line or a manufacturing unit. India’s Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia is equally keen on such a development and recently even met Airbus’ global chief to discuss such a possibility.

]]> Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:16:02 GMT https://simpleflying.com/aviation-minister-keen-on-establishing-manufacturing-hub-in-india/ SpiceJet seems to be in a course-correction mode these days and is trying to stabilize its finances for future growth. The Indian low-cost airline has received more than $100 million in funding, which it will use to strengthen its fleet and regain lost market share after a rough couple of years.

]]> Tue, 30 Jan 2024 07:18:49 GMT https://simpleflying.com/spicejet-boosts-bank-balance-with-over-108-million-funding/ Certain comments should not be made in jest at airports or inside an aircraft. And ‘bomb’ is certainly high on the list of words that will get you into trouble with airport authorities if thrown around casually. Still, that did not stop some flyers in India in recent days, who threatened airlines with a bomb, throwing all caution to the wind.

]]> Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:22:28 GMT https://simpleflying.com/rising-incidents-of-indian-flyers-bomb-threat/ Taiwanese airline Starlux has been awarded the 'Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award' by ch-aviation for 2024. The carrier, which connects Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to various destinations across Asia and the United States, operates a fleet of over 20 aircraft.

]]> Tue, 30 Jan 2024 03:20:31 GMT https://simpleflying.com/starlux-airlines-worlds-youngest-fleet/ Shortly after Turkish Airlines put on sale its much-awaited first Australian route from Istanbul to Melbourne via Singapore, the start date was brought forward. The initial equipment has also changed based on the carrier's latest schedule upload to Cirium over the weekend. All the changes are now reflected in booking engines.

]]> Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:12 GMT https://simpleflying.com/turkish-airlines-changes-melbourne-launch-date-and-aircraft/ With 2024 well and truly underway, Malaysia Airlines has shared details about its fleet plans this year. The flag carrier of Malaysia is welcoming 12 new twinjets this year, including four Airbus A330neos.

]]> Mon, 29 Jan 2024 15:00:12 GMT https://simpleflying.com/malaysia-airlines-welcome-1st-airbus-a330neo/ Low-cost airline Air India Express has upped its revenue from ancillary services in recent times. While the airline focuses on offering competitive budget fares to its passengers, it is now increasingly making money from food and travel services, among other things.

]]> Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:15:27 GMT https://simpleflying.com/air-india-express-ancillary-revenue/