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China's C919 still on Malaysia Airlines' radar, but Western certification preferred

China's narrowbody C919 model is still on Malaysia Airlines' radar, but Western certification remains the "preferred milestone" before consideration, according to a top executive, who added opportunities could present themselves in 2035 or beyond.

Bangkok Post

AirAsia chief slams tax hike for international flyers

The founder of AirAsia has strongly criticised Airports of Thailand's (AoT) passenger service charge (PSC) hike, slamming the inappropriate timing during the Middle East war and suggesting varying rates for different airports.

Bangkok Post

AirAsia places largest single order for A220s

AirAsia is set to acquire 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft. This significant deal, valued at approximately 19 billion dollars, marks a major step in fleet modernization. The new jets offer enhanced fuel efficiency and lower carbon emissions. This strategic move aims to combat rising fuel prices and operational costs.

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AirAsia's Tony to give the world new airline

Tony Fernandes, co-founder of AirAsia X, is set to launch a new airline. This aggressive expansion comes despite rising oil prices. The new carrier is expected to be announced soon. Fernandes sees opportunities within the current market challenges. AirAsia is reallocating aircraft for this new venture. This move follows a…

The Economic Times

AirAsia bets big on efficiency with order for 150 Airbus A220 jets listed for $19 billion

Budget airline AirAsia has announced an order for 150 Airbus A220-300 jets, valued at about $19 billion at list prices

The Independent UK

Eight shock Formula 1 team principal changes

As Autosport understands Adrian Newey is set forgo his team principal duties to focus on technical matters at Aston Martin, and Jonathan Wheatley will replace him after departing Audi, let’s have a look at previous unexpected team principal moves in F1 history

Autosport

This low-cost airline is relaunching flights between Europe and Kuala Lumpur

AirAsia X’s revived route between London Gatwick and the Malaysian capital will now include a stopover in Bahrain.

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AirAsia Boss Tony Fernandes Reveals Midnight Crisis After Airbus Warning as 96 Jets Fixed in 25-Hour Scramble

AirAsia founder Tony Fernandes reveals how AirAsia saved 96 jets in 25 hours after a late-night Airbus warning threatened to ground thousands of A320 aircraft worldwide

International Business Times UK

Everything Cadillac must learn from the new teams that thrived or failed in F1

Sometimes, Formula 1 needs a hint of acidity to cut through some of its more cloying elements; a little lemon sorbet, perhaps, or a raspberry coulis.

Motorsport

What Cadillac can learn from other teams' first year approaches in F1

Sometimes, Formula 1 needs a hint of acidity to cut through some of its more cloying elements; a little lemon sorbet, perhaps, or a raspberry coulis.

Autosport

AirAsia's Tony Fernandes wants Microsoft compensation for the CrowdStrike outage: 'If I delay my flight, you would come after me for a refund'

"The principle is if we do something wrong, we have to compensate. They did something wrong. We and other airlines lost a lot," Fernandes said Wednesday.

Fortune

Malaysian Airline Mogul Fernandes Delays Retirement

Malaysia's Tony Fernandes, one of Asia's most prominent entrepreneurs, has decided to extend his contract as chief executive of Capital A, the firm said Wednesday, after the board persuaded him to delay his planned retirement.

International Business Times

An outspoken airline boss tried to combine a massage and a meeting—then posted a shirtless photo to LinkedIn

"You can never really explain the thought process behind a post," AirAsia head Tony Fernandes later explained, after deleting the offending photo.

Fortune

AirAsia boss criticised for ‘unprofessional’ massage photo during meeting

Former Queens Park Rangers owner Tony Fernandes posted picture on LinkedIn

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Tony Fernandes leaves QPR after selling entire shareholding

Les Ferdinand also left Championship club last month

Bangkok Post

Sky-high airfares have peaked, says AirAsia chief

DOHA: Airline ticket prices have peaked, at least in the market where the budget carrier AirAsia operates, according to its founder Tony Fernandes.

Bangkok Post

AirAsia reassures market over restructuring worries

Thai AirAsia insists that restructuring of the group in Malaysia will not affect operations in Thailand, while group chief executive Tony Fernandes will continue to guide the aviation business as he prepares to shift focus from airlines to other businesses.

Bangkok Post

Founder prepares for life after AirAsia

SINGAPORE: One of the best-known names in global aviation is preparing to step back from the front lines.

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Bangkok Post

Capital A to launch AirAsia Cambodia as it resumes growth

PHNOM PENH: Capital A, the parent of Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia, plans to launch a new airline in Cambodia with a domestic partner as it resumes expansion plans put on hold during the pandemic, its chief executive said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

AirAsia partners with hotels to enhance app

Airasia Super App has signed deals with 50 hotel groups from Thailand and three countries in Southeast Asia in an attempt to become the number one travel platform in the region, driven by its 51-million-user database and 100 million plane passengers.

Bangkok Post

AirAsia X set to ramp up cargo services

AirAsia X plans to ramp up its cargo service to increase its revenue contribution to 20-25%, from single digits, in addition to synergising passenger routes with airlines in its group to improve efficiency as airfares rise.

Bangkok Post

Drivers for airasia ride to get full employment option

The airasia Super App is pushing the ride-hailing service industry to the next level by announcing a full employment option for drivers of its e-hailing arm -- airasia ride -- to attract them to the platform.

Bangkok Post

AirAsia X opposes travel levy

With a full recovery for aviation in sight, stumbling blocks such as the tourism fee the Thai government plans to collect should be set aside as an influx of travellers can create more economic impact than a small levy, according to Tony Fernandes, chief executive of Capital A and acting…

Bristol Post

Now or never for Nahki Wells but his Bristol City situation may have just got more complicated

Antoine Semenyo's injury has elevated the Bermudian's position in the squad but Nigel Pearson's plans beyond this season could impact that

Bangkok Post

State offers assistance to airlines

The government has pledged to extend assistance to airline operators affected by the outbreak of the Omicron variant.

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