Articles tagged “airbus”

Aircraft leasing, which gave airlines a new way to finance planes, has largely been the brainchild of Udvar-Hazy.

Skilling programs are necessary. However, training them to take up jobs in tourism cannot be the only focus: the industry also needs to figure out how to retain the talent.

Qantas is the latest big-name airline to switch from Boeing to Airbus for its next generation of planes. Despite huge retraining and operational complexities, the carrier is betting that the short-term pain will pay off handsomely.

Cathay Pacific was hit harder than most during the pandemic, and remains a relative laggard on the international stage. Bosses see 2024 as the year that its rebuilding plan really starts to gather pace.

Wizz Air joins a growing list of airlines to report a steep drop in profits for the last quarter. It remains to be seen if this is a benign correction or the start of something more significant.

IndiGo's strategy shake-up is evident as it moves from low-cost basics to premium offerings, with business class, wide-body aircraft, and now in-flight entertainment.

Speaking to Skift, Turkish Airlines chairman Ahmet Bolat explains why he is comfortable defying the direction of travel at most other long-haul airlines.

India's focus in recent years has been on tourism destination development. In its plan to diversify its offerings to attract different types of travelers, adventure tourism caters to a growing demand.

Rajasthan, a premier wedding destination in India, has much to offer including wildlife, museums, temples, and lakes. While the state is seeking to promote its various offerings, it does not want to lose out on the significant revenue from weddings and business meetings.

If completed as planned, the deal would represent the largest plane order in the history of Filipino aviation and another big win for Airbus.