ch-aviation
• Andrew Curran
ch-aviation reports: Several daily Operator News updates covering all Operator Route Network changes, strategic fleet developments and aircraft orders, start-ups and bankruptcies, mergers and acquisitions and partnerships and alliances.
In a strategic move to rejuvenate its fleet, Korean Air enters negotiations for acquiring over 10 Boeing 777X aircraft, signaling a significant shift back to its longstanding U.S. partner Boeing amidst previous deals with Airbus.
In an unprecedented move, Asiana Airlines is now flying the Airbus A380 on the briefest route ever for the aircraft, marking a temporary adjustment in its operations.
Air Incheon secures vital financial backing, facilitating the acquisition of Asiana Airlines' cargo operations, aiming to enhance its cargo service capabilities.
Jeju Air has withdrawn from the bid to acquire Asiana Airlines' cargo arm, marking a significant shift in the airline's strategic direction.
In a strategic move to rejuvenate its fleet, Korean Air enters negotiations for acquiring over 10 Boeing 777X aircraft, signaling a significant shift back to its longstanding U.S. partner Boeing amidst previous deals with Airbus.
In an unprecedented move, Asiana Airlines is now flying the Airbus A380 on the briefest route ever for the aircraft, marking a temporary adjustment in its operations.
In a strategic move to streamline its fleet, Air India has divested four of its Boeing 747 aircraft to AerSale, a prominent aftermarket aircraft broker, reflecting the ongoing adjustments within the airline's operational assets.
Air Incheon secures vital financial backing, facilitating the acquisition of Asiana Airlines' cargo operations, aiming to enhance its cargo service capabilities.
In a strategic move to streamline operations and focus on core competencies, Asiana Airlines is set to auction its cargo arm by mid-second quarter of 2024, further shaping the airline consolidation landscape.
With approval pending from just a few regulators, Korean Air advances the integration process, focusing on fleet and manpower synergies from the Asiana merger.
As debates about fleet strategies and alliances intensify, Aero K remains focused on acquiring Asiana Airlines' cargo operations, signaling potential shifts in air cargo dynamics.
Korean Air enhances its widebody fleet sustainability and operational capabilities by confirming a firm order with Airbus for 33 A350 aircraft, including 27 A350-1000s and six A350-900s.
Asiana Airlines commemorates the final journey of its Boeing 747 fleet, marking the end of an era for the iconic jumbo jet in its operations.
With Korean Air Lines spearheading the sale of Asiana's cargo arm, competitive actions are being taken by shortlisted bidders to strengthen their standing.
In a ceremonial farewell at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Asiana Airlines commemorated its last Boeing 747-400 flight, officially retiring the final jumbo jet of its kind from South Korea's skies.
Walter Cho, Chair and CEO of Korean Air, commits to a successful merger with Asiana Airlines, aiming to create a leading global carrier within this year.
In a signal of the changing dynamics within its fleet, Asiana Airlines is set to retire its last Boeing 747-400 in a final flight scheduled for March 25, 2024.
In a strategic move to bolster long-haul operations, Korean Air has finalized a $13.7 billion contract for 33 Airbus A350 aircraft, marking a significant pivot from Boeing to Airbus. The order includes 27 A350-1000s and six A350-900s, indicating a major fleet upgrade and expansion.
In a significant fleet enhancement move, Japan Airlines announces the acquisition of 42 new aircraft, including 21 Airbus A350-900s, 11 A321neos, and 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, aiming to bolster both international and domestic operations.
In a strategic move to streamline its operations post-Asiana merger, Korean Air is on the brink of finalizing a considerable acquisition of Airbus A350 aircraft.
In a significant fleet development move, Asiana Airlines is set to acquire four B747 freighter aircraft while divesting itself of three others, marking a strategic adjustment in its cargo operations.
In a heated competition for Asiana Airlines' cargo arm, Air Premia and Air Incheon stand out as frontrunners among four low-cost carriers, signifying possible strategic expansions in the cargo sector.
Following the merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, T'way Air, South Korea's second-largest low-cost carrier, sees significant growth potential in European routes. Executives regard this as a strategic move to distinguish T'way Air within Korea's competitive budget airline sector.
In a noteworthy development for the logistics sector, Asiana Airlines has attracted four non-binding offers for its cargo arm, highlighting the strategic value of air freight assets.
The possible consolidation of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines could lead to the sale of Asiana's cargo division, signaling significant shifts within South Korea's aviation sector.
Asiana Airlines is set to retire its last Boeing 747-400 in March 2024, marking the cessation of its 747 services after decades of operation.
In a strategic move to address antitrust concerns, Korean Air's pending merger with Asiana Airlines includes transferring three Airbus A350 aircraft to T'way Air.
The EU Commission's approval on February 13, 2024, paves the way for the completion of the Korean Air and Asiana Airlines merger, a deal valued at 1.8 trillion won ($1.4 billion) first announced in 2020. This development marks a significant consolidation in the aviation sector.
In an ambitious move to increase its share in the freighter market, South Korea's Air Incheon is gearing up to place a bid for Asiana Cargo, signaling a significant push into the large-widebody freighter segment.
In a strategic move towards operational consolidation ahead of its merger with Asiana Airlines Inc., Korean Air Lines Co. deliberates the disposal of its 10 Airbus SE A220 aircraft, sources reveal.
In compliance with the European Union's antitrust measures, Korean Air must proceed with the divestment of Asiana Airlines’ cargo section following their conditional merger approval.
Asiana Airlines boosts its Melbourne-Seoul route to four weekly A350-900 flights this summer, expanding from two ahead of this month's season end.
