Scoot, the low-cost arm of the Singapore Airlines Group, has announced two exciting additions to its route network. The airline will launch flights from Singapore to Vienna starting on June 3, 2024, operated by the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, and flights to Iloilo City in the Philippines on April 14, 2025, served by the Embraer E190-E2.
Singapore Airlines has reported impressive traffic figures for December 2024, reflecting a strong demand for air travel. The airline’s Available Seat Kilometers (ASKs) rose by 9.2%, while Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs) increased by 8.7%. Passenger numbers reached 2.4 million, marking a 9.6% year-over-year growth. Despite the overall growth, the Passenger Load Factor (PLF) experienced a marginal decline, dropping 0.3 percentage points to 88.4%. This slight dip is attributed to…
Emirates (UAE) has announced the discontinuation of its sole remaining Singapore–Australia fifth freedom route starting late March 2025. The decision comes as the airline shifts its focus toward non-stop Dubai–Melbourne services, optimizing its long-haul network.
BOC Aviation (Singapore) has expanded the responsibilities of Paul Kent, its Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), to include oversight of the company’s global airline leasing and sales teams. This expansion consolidates the leasing and sales functions in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions under his leadership, integrating them with his existing responsibilities.
BOC Aviation (Singapore) has released details of its transactions for the fourth quarter of 2023 and its projections for 2024, highlighting strong growth and activity across its operations.
Jeju Air, a leading low-cost carrier in South Korea, has decided to cancel its planned Seoul Incheon-Singapore route, which was initially scheduled to commence on March 30, 2025. The service was to be operated using a Boeing 737-800, a mainstay of the airline’s fleet for regional operations.
Avation, the Singapore-based leasing company, has successfully completed the repurchase of 7.8 million shares through the market. This accounts for 10.45% of the company’s 74.6 million ordinary shares in issue. The repurchased shares will be held in treasury, reflecting the company’s strategic approach to managing its equity structure.
Jeju Air, a leading low-cost carrier from South Korea, has filed plans to launch nonstop flights between Seoul Incheon and Singapore, starting 30 March 2025. The route will be operated using a Boeing 737-800, catering to the rising demand for direct connectivity between the two cities.
Air India Express, a prominent low-cost carrier in India, has announced the launch of a new Mangalore–Singapore service, scheduled to begin on 21 January 2025. The route will be operated using a Boeing 737-800, a reliable and efficient narrow-body aircraft ideal for short to medium-haul routes.
AirSial (Pakistan) is enhancing its operations with the acquisition of additional aircraft to meet its growing demand. The airline has signed an agreement to lease two Airbus A320s from AerCap (Ireland), which will increase the carrier’s fleet to nine aircraft upon delivery. These additions are part of AirSial’s strategy to strengthen its capacity and network.
