Is AirAsia making the best use of its 171 aircraft?
AirAsia`s rapid network expansion and huge plane orders aimed at meeting what CEO Tony Fernandes once described as "amazing" demand are in the spotlight after the carrier fell into the red for the first time since 2008.
May 27, 2015, 17:07 PM IST
AirAsia plans $300 mn IPO for Indonesia unit in 2016
Budget carrier AirAsia is planning an initial public offering for its Indonesian affiliate around the middle of next year and hopes to raise $300 million, AirAsia boss Tony Fernandes said Monday.
Apr 20, 2015, 19:02 PM IST
'Shocked' I am in TIME's influential people list: AirAsia chief
Learning that I was among the world's most influential people was shocking at first and an humbling experience, says no-frills carrier AirAsia's CEO Tony Fernandes.
Apr 17, 2015, 16:51 PM IST
AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes criticises 5/20 rule in India
AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes today criticised the '5/20 rule' in India that mandates a domestic carrier to be five-year-old and have a fleet of 20 aircraft being allowed to fly on international routes.
Mar 21, 2015, 20:08 PM IST
AirAsia CEO calls for single aviation authority in ASEAN
Tony Fernandes, the Indian-origin founder and CEO of the AirAsia group, has called for a single aviation authority to approve licences to operate in 10 Southeast Asian nations, an issue that assumed significance after the deadly crash of the group's Flight QZ8501.
Jan 25, 2015, 14:52 PM IST
AirAsia shares slump 8.5% in Malaysia after jet loss
The firm slumped 12 percent to 2.60 ringgit at the open but recovered slightly to sit at 2.69 ringgit, still down 8.50 percent, at the close.
Dec 29, 2014, 09:09 AM IST
AirAsia X confirms order of 55 Airbus A330Neos for $15 bn
Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia X confirmed Monday its order of 55 long-haul A330Neo passenger planes from Airbus at a list price of $15 billion, in what is the biggest single order for the line of aircraft.
Dec 15, 2014, 17:39 PM IST
AirAsia profit falls in Q3 but revenue steady
Malaysia-based AirAsia, the region`s biggest low-cost carrier by fleet size, said Wednesday its third-quarter net profit plunged a year-on-year 85 percent due mainly to higher financing costs.
Nov 19, 2014, 19:17 PM IST
AirAsia India to operate flight from Mumbai
The airline, which launched air services in June, currently operates flights to Goa, Chennai, Kochi, Jaipur and Chandigarh from its hub Bangalore.
Sep 25, 2014, 19:03 PM IST
'Considering tourism market, aviation industry in India small'
AirAsia India is a 49:30:21- joint venture among Malaysian carrier AirAsia, Tata Sons and Arun Bhatia's Telestra Tradeplace.
Jul 03, 2014, 16:48 PM IST
Air Asia India will break even in 12 months: Tony Fernandes
Top Air Asia India officials, led by chief adviser Ratan Tata, held discussions with Goa's Deputy Chief Minister Francis D'Souza and officials of industry body CII as to how the coastal state can become a hub for it.
Jul 03, 2014, 15:57 PM IST
AirAsia – Can it deliver value for the aspirational Indian?
Tony Fernandes will see a long cherished dream come to reality with one of his birds, AirAsia, set to take to the skies from Bangalore for Goa at 3:10 pm on Thursday.
Jun 11, 2014, 17:37 PM IST
