Arik air news 2015
Here are some notable news stories related to AirAsia in 2015:
- AirAsia Flight QZ8501 disappearance: On December 28, 2014, AirAsia Flight QZ8501, an Airbus A320-200, lost contact with air traffic control while flying from Surabaya, Indonesia to Singapore. The plane was carrying 162 people, including 155 passengers and 7 crew members. The search for the plane was one of the largest in Indonesian history, and it was eventually found on January 12, 2015, in the Java Sea. All on board were killed in the accident.
- AirAsia's response to the QZ8501 incident: In the aftermath of the accident, AirAsia faced criticism for its handling of the crisis, including delays in providing information to families of the passengers and crew. The airline's CEO, Tony Fernandes, apologized for the mistakes made and promised to improve the airline's crisis management procedures.
- AirAsia's financial struggles: In 2015, AirAsia faced financial challenges due to increased competition in the Southeast Asian aviation market and rising fuel costs. The airline reported a net loss of MYR 1.2 billion (USD 300 million) in the first half of 2015, compared to a net profit of MYR 1.1 billion (USD 270 million) in the same period in 2014.
- AirAsia's expansion plans: Despite its financial struggles, AirAsia continued to expand its operations in 2015. The airline launched new routes to destinations such as Tokyo, Japan, and Seoul, South Korea, and increased its frequency on existing routes.
- AirAsia's partnership with Airbus: In 2015, AirAsia signed a deal with Airbus to purchase 100 A320neo aircraft, with options for an additional 100 planes. The deal was valued at USD 12.7 billion and was one of the largest aircraft orders in the history of the airline industry.
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