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STARLUX launches widebody fleet with first A330neo #Airbus #STARLUX #A330neo #Training   Bangkok, 21 February 2022 – Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines has taken delivery of its first widebody aircraft – an A330-900. It is the first of 26 Airbus widebodies set to join the airline’s fleet, comprising eight A330neo and 18 A350s. The A330neo aircraft and…

Airbus to support Philippine Airlines’ traffic ramp up with cabin upgrades and new material services #Airbus #PhilippineAirlines #AirbusServices #A350 #A330 #A320 #SGAirshow2022   Bangkok, 21 February 2022 – Philippine Airlines (PAL) has selected Airbus to perform cabin modification for 15 aircraft and expand the material services programme for the airline’s Airbus fleet. The cabin modification…

Press release Prudential Thailand supports COVID-19 patients by building Negative Pressure Room for Sampran Hospital (Rai Khing) Ongoing effort part of company’s ‘COVID-19 Relief Fund’ mission to help local hospitals and Thai society beat pandemic Bangkok, Thailand, 21 February 2022 – Prudential Life Assurance Public Company Limited (Prudential Thailand) has donated funds to support construction…

Cebu Pacific selects Airbus FHS to support its A330neo fleet   #Airbus #Cebu Pacific #AirbusServices #A330neo #SGAirshow2022 Bangkok, 18 February 2022 – Philippines low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has chosen Airbus’ Flight Hour Services (FHS) materials management to provide the component support for its fleet of 16 A330neos. The comprehensive and flexible solution includes parts pooling,…

SIA finalises order for A350F   #Airbus #A350F #SingaporeAir #SGAirshow2022   Bangkok, 18 February 2022 – Singapore Airlines (SIA) has finalised a purchase agreement with Airbus for seven A350F freighter aircraft. The order was signed at the Singapore Airshow by SIA CEO Goh Choon Phong, and Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International Christian…

SIA finalises order for A350F   #Airbus #A350F #SingaporeAir #SGAirshow2022   Bangkok, 18 February 2022 – Singapore Airlines (SIA) has finalised a purchase agreement with Airbus for seven A350F freighter aircraft. The order was signed at the Singapore Airshow by SIA CEO Goh Choon Phong, and Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International Christian…

Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways confirms order for 28 new A320neo family aircraft @Airbus @JazeeraAirways   Bangkok, 17 February 2022 – Jazeera Airways, the Kuwaiti-based carrier, has firmed up an order with Airbus for 28 aircraft, including 20 A320neos and eight A321neos. The order confirms the Memorandum of Understanding announced in November 2021. “Jazeera Airways is a…

Japan’s Ministry of Defence renews HCare support contracts @AirbusHeli #HCare #MakingMissionsPossible   Bangkok, 17 February 2022 – Airbus has secured two contract extensions with Japan’s Ministry of Defence, to ensure global availability of its helicopter fleets over the next five years. The first contract is for the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force’s (JGSDF) H225 fleet. The…

Asia-Pacific region will need over 17,600 new aircraft by 2040 Retirement of older aircraft to accelerate, demand progressively more driven by replacement, supporting the industry’s decarbonisation objectives Air freight set to more than double in Asia-Pacific region by 2040 5.3% passenger traffic growth per year translating to a need for 17,620 passenger and freighter aircraft…

Airbus to showcase its latest products and sustainable aerospace ambition at Singapore Airshow 2022 #Airbus #AirbusDefence #AirbusHelicopters #AirbusSpace #AirbusServices #SGAirshow2022   Bangkok, 14 February 2022 – Airbus will be one of the largest exhibitors at the upcoming Singapore Airshow, showcasing its latest products, services and its commitment to sustainable aerospace. Held every two years, this…