Keishi Nukina

Keishi is an aviation enthusiast based originally from Slovakia, currently based in Japan. Besides publishing his work on KN Aviation, he also contributes to several aviation publications including Airliner World in the UK and AIRLINE in Japan.

AirAsia X Launches Kuala Lumpur - Singapore, Enters into Profit Sharing Agreement with AirAsia

AirAsia X Launches Kuala Lumpur – Singapore, Shares Profit with AirAsia

On November 10, 2019, AirAsia X launched double daily flights between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. These flights operate, as revealed in AirAsia Group’s filing with Bursa Malaysia today, as part of a profit sharing agreement between AirAsia and AirAsia X. AirAsia X’s Profit Sharing Agreement with AirAsia AirAsia X’s newest – and, at just one …

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Haneda Airport International Terminal

Haneda’s Operator, Japan Airport Terminal Co., Releases H1 FY2019 Financial Results

At the end of last week, Japan Airport Terminal Co., the operator of Tokyo Haneda’s terminals released its financial results for the first half of fiscal year 2019. Besides a minor decrease in total revenue, the company also recorded a considerably year-over-year drop in operating and ordinary profit. Japan Airport Terminal Co. H1 FY2019 Financial …

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HK Express to Receive 16 Airbus A321neos Originally Ordered for Cathay Dragon

HK Express to Receive 16 Airbus A321neos Originally Ordered for Cathay Dragon

On Friday, November 8, Cathay Pacific announced that 16 of the 32 Airbus A321neos that the group currently has on order will be delivered to HK Express instead of Cathay Dragon. This marks the first major development for the Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier since its acquisition by Cathay Pacific earlier this year. Cathay Pacific Group’s …

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VietJet Cabin Crew

Review: VietJet A321 Exit Row Seat from Da Nang to Seoul Incheon

VietJet is a Vietnamese low-cost airline that commenced operations in 2011. Since then, it has grown to operate a fleet of almost 70 aircraft – with many more on order – on flights to and from more than a dozen airports in the country. Besides an extensive domestic network, it also connects cities like Hanoi, …

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ETOPS: The Regulation That Allowed Twinjets to Fly Transatlantic and Even Further

ETOPS: The Regulation That Allowed Twinjets to Fly Transatlantic and Even Further

While it may seem like an aircraft can simply fly “as the crow flies” – i.e. take the shortest path between its origin and destination – that’s not always the case. That’s because at any given point in flight, an aircraft is required to fly within a certain distance from an airport where it could …

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5 Starhansa? Lufthansa's Upcoming Service Cuts in Long-Haul Economy and Premium Economy

5 Starhansa? Lufthansa’s Upcoming Service Cuts in Long-Haul Economy and Premium Economy

As part of its economy and premium economy class service overhaul, Lufthansa will be downgrading its meals, switching headphones, and adding a “water service.” The changes were first reported on Vielflieger, a German aviation forum, and are expected to come into effect on November 28, 2019. Lufthansa’s New, Downgraded Economy Class Service Lufthansa’s service is, …

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Overview of the cabin while cruising towards Da Nang.

Review: Cathay Dragon A321 Business Class from Hong Kong to Da Nang

Besides A330s and A320s which form the backbone of its fleet, Cathay Pacific also operates a fleet of eight Airbus A321 aircraft. Originally both my flights to and from Da Nang were scheduled to be operated by the A320. Luckily, though, the return flight was later changed to an A321 giving me a chance to …

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ANA 787 Without Engine

ANA Plans for All 787s Affected by Engine Issues to Return into Service by the Beginning of FY2020

ANA All Nippon Airways, the largest operator of the 787 in the world, has been considerably affected by the issues with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 IPC blades. The airline has been working with the engine maker to resolve these issues, and now, according to Shinya Katanozaka, ANA’s President and CEO, all of the 787s that remain …

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British Airways Buy Miles Bonus

British Airways Award Tickets Available for Up to 50% Off, Avios Sold with a 50% Bonus Too

Currently, British Airways is offering two deals worth taking a look at to its Executive Club frequent flyer program members. One is an up to 50% discount on British Airways award tickets and the other is a 50% bonus on purchased miles (also available through Iberia). Both of these offers are valid until November 21, …

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