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RISE Aerospace and Permagard Aviation Sign MOU

14 February, 2018

RISE Aerospace signed (08-Feb-2018) an MoU with Permagard Aviation to offer its customers in the Asian aviation market an expanded range of services including:

  • Permagard Aviation's 'Antimicrobial Shield' to control pathogens, mould and odours on aircraft interiors;
  • Permagard Aviation's 'Reactive Polymer' coatings to rejuvenate and protect exterior paint;
  • Specialist cabin appearance management software designed for MRO providers;
  • Access to specialised wastewater reclamation equipment permitting wet washing of aircraft on any hard stand.

Under the new agreement with Permagard Aviation, RISE Aerospace and its subsidiaries and JVs will be able to include Permagard Products in their range of services. The companies will also bring their expertise together to create an integrated pest management program to eradicate and control infestations on aircraft. [more - original PR]

SA Airlink approved to serve Abuja, Brazzaville, Cotonou, Douala, Libreville, Luanda and Moroni

13 February, 2018

SA Airlink CEO and MD Rodger Foster said the airline's applications for licences to operate Abuja, Brazzaville, Cotonou, Douala, Libreville, Luanda and Moroni services were approved by South Africa's Air Service Licensing Council (eTNW, 12-Feb-2018). The airline intends to commence the services following the reduction or suspension of services by South African Airways.

LOT Polish Airlines to operate Mombasa, Phuket and Mauritius charters in partnership with TUI

12 February, 2018

LOT Polish Airlines plans to operate weekly Mombasa, Phuket and Mauritius charter services in winter 2018/2019 and winter 2019/2020, under a two year agreement with TUI Poland (Pasazer, 09-Feb-2018). Winter 2018/2019 charters will operate with Boeing 787 aircraft.

Amadeus: Revenue management systems should integrate both bundled and ancillary fare products

12 February, 2018

Amadeus noted (12-Feb-2018) data from market research company eMarketer suggests almost half of online retailers found personalisation increased revenue in excess of 10%. Amadeus stated modern targeting techniques, beyond loyalty and profiles, can help revenue generation in the airline industry. Amadeus stated carriers such as easyJet, Ryanair, Frontier and AirAsia have "perfected" a fare model derived from an unbundling of products. Amadeus said: "Revenue management systems should seek to integrate both bundled and forecasted future ancillary sales, with the base fare. Taking the complete customer purchase into consideration will optimise its full value". [more - original PR]

Move to Avalon Airport will result in lower fares: AirAsia X CEO

12 February, 2018

AirAsia X CEO Benyamin Ismail said moving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Melbourne Avalon Airport will enable a reduction in airfares, stating: "We are going to put all the savings of operating out of Avalon back into reducing fares" (The West Australian, 10-Feb-2018). He added: "It will stimulate the market and promote the Geelong region". As previously reported by CAPA, AirAsia X will transfer Kuala Lumpur-Melbourne service to Avalon in 2018 as part of a 10 year agreement with Avalon Airport.

VLM Airlines COO confirms long haul intentions for China in 2018

9 February, 2018

VLM Airlines COO Carl Runge said the carrier intends to launch long haul services to the Far East in 2018 (Luchtvaartnieuws, 08-Feb-2018). "We are going to fly with two Airbus A330s", Mr Runge announced. As previously reported by CAPA, VLM Airlines plans to lease A330-200 equipment and is considering serving Shenzhen from either Brussels or Liege from as early as Apr-2018. "It is certain that we will not enter into competition on Beijing and Shanghai", Mr Runge confirmed, adding: "But there are still many Chinese cities that want a direct connection with Europe".

Tourism Fiji welcomes increases in Chinese charter traffic in 2017

8 February, 2018

Tourism Fiji CEO Matthew Stoeckel reported the addition of direct charter services from China helped to raise overall tourism arrivals in 2017 (Fiji Times, 08-Feb-2018). Fiji Bureau of Statistics data showed arrivals by nearly 49,000 Chinese nationals for the year, making China the country's fourth largest source market. Mr Stoeckel noted that companies such as Rosie Holidays, which has partnered with Fiji Airways for Chinese charters to Hangzhou, has made an impact in market. Mr Stoeckel said the investment by Rosie Holidays in the " vast and emerging market" has chontirbuted significantly to success in China and "importantly aligns with Tourism Fiji's strategy to drive visitor arrivals in our low season".

Swire Pacific appoints new chairman; John Slosar to remain Cathay Pacific chairman

8 February, 2018

Swire Pacific announced (08-Feb-2018) the appointment of Merlin Swire as chairman of Swire Pacific, with effect from 01-Jul-2018, succeeding John Slosar. Mr Swire will also become chairman of Swire Properties Limited and Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited (HAECO) in place of Mr Slosar. Mr Slosar will remain as chairman of Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, but will otherwise retire from the Swire Group. Mr Swire joined the Swire group in 1997, and has worked in Hong Kong, Sydney, Shanghai, Xiamen and London. [more - original PR]

Qantas applies to IASC for capacity of 1260 seats per week for Melbourne-Denpasar route

7 February, 2018

Qantas applied (07-Feb-2018) to Australia's International Air Services Commission (IASC) for an allocation of 1260 seats per week for a planned Melbourne-Denpasar route, which the carrier intends to launch from 23-Jun-2018, operating two class Boeing 737 aircraft. Qantas is seeking the allocation for a five year period, with the capacity to be fully used from 01-Aug-2018. Qantas is also seeking permission to allow the capacity to be used by any wholly-owned subsidiary or to provide joint services with any wholly-owned subsidiary. [more - original PR]

CAPA: Airbus' support may expose C Series to a roster of new customers

7 February, 2018

CAPA - Centre for Aviation, in an article titled: 'CSeries aircraft could get second looks from Airbus customers through the new Bombardier partnership', stated (06-Feb-2018) Airbus and Bombardier's new partnership does not guarantee that sluggish sales of the C Series will pick up dramatically; however, Airbus' participation in the aircraft programme does perhaps expose the C Series to a roster of customers that may not have been previously available. The Singapore Airshow might well be a litmus test of attitudes on the programme. [more - CAPA Analysis]

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