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Airline Reports / Re: [PW #3763] FLY EAST - Media Centre

« on: July 28, 2025, 06:02:45 pm »

FLY EAST signs massive order with Airbus SE

21th May 2005

Tolouse, France - Asian airline FLY EAST today has made an announcement for a massive order of Airbus aircraft from the European manufacturer at the Airbus Delivery Center today. The airline had just accepted its delivery of 18x A321-200 which are bound for its South Korean Hub at Incheon International Airport.
"We are very happy with the performance of the Airbus aircrafts" said Mr. Jeong-Woo, CEO of FLY EAST during the press conference, "The performance figures and the efficiency of the design of these aircraft satisfy all of our requirements and goes beyond it. We look forward to a very long-term and amicable partnership with the manufacturer going forwards". This is followed by the signing of a firm order for a total of 99 aircrafts, compromising of the A318, A319 and A321 with another signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to purchase another 50x A320 and 31x A330.	"We are very happy with the performance of the Airbus aircrafts"
We understand that the orders stated in the MoU will be made firm in another public signing with the manufacturer at the 2005 Paris Air Show this coming month.
When asked about the what routes to will these plans fly, the CEO said; "We have achieved our target for all current existing hubs" hinting towards an expansion for a new hub. "Our General Manager and Chairman are unable to attend this event today as they are currently in talks with the local authorities and government on plans to establish a new hub and the construction of our signature FLY EAST terminal in the airport".
As of now, the location for a future FLY EAST Hub remains a speculation, however local media has spotted Mr. James C.Goldman, the Chairman of FLY EAST on a flight to China.
Airbus CEO, Mr Noël Forgeard was present as the representative of the Airbus Group. When asked about the momentous occasion he said; "We are thoroughly committed to delivering the best aircraft for our partner FLY EAST of Asia. They are our most valuable partner whom operates a massive all-Airbus fleet with over 770 Airbus aircraft, which is a strong indicator for the trust our partners placed in our Aircraft. We are just as excited as you are upon hearing the plans for a new Hub and we look forward to a prosperous future for all of us" The Airbus CEO was then spotted boarding one of the A321-200 stated to be delived to FLY EAST with its respective CEO Mr. Jeong-Woo for the aircrafts acceptance flight.	"We are thoroughly committed to delivering the best aircraft for our partner FLY EAST of Asia."

Reporting by Min Chae-Won, in Tolouse, France.

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Airline Reports / [PW #3763] FLY EAST - Media Centre

« on: July 27, 2025, 07:20:49 pm »

Connecting the World to the East

Welcome to the FLY EAST Media Center, here you will be able to keep up with the latest news concerning FLY EAST, Asia's Most Preferred Airline

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Callsign :	'FLEX'
Key People :	James C. Goldman (Chairman) Lee Jeong-Woo (CEO) Edward Lim (General Manager) Min Chae-Won (Spokesperson, Media Coordinator)
Bases :	WSSS - SIN - Singapore Changi Airport, SINGAPORE ZGGG - CAN - Guangzhou Baiyun International, CHINA RKSI - ICN - Incheon International, SOUTH KOREA
About :	Founded in January 2000 with only 5x McDonnell Douglas MD-83s, the company then acquired a fleet of 10x ATR 72-500s within its first year of operations which allowed it to grow quickly, taking the throne for Asia's Largest and Most Connected Airline. The company now operates a 774 aircraft strong All-Airbus fleet compromising of multiple A318, A319, A320, and A321 narrowbodies and A330 widebodies. Operating on the ethos of providing an impeccable connection within Asia and the World, the company operates a multiple Hub-and-Spoke route strategy, leaving no destinations unserved within its focus range.
Alliance :	The airline is currently not within any Alliance
Aircraft Orders :	The airline currently has an active order of: - 30x Airbus A318-100 - 30x Airbus A319-100 - 24x Airbus A320-200 - 15x Airbus A321-200
Fleet :
	Airbus A318-100 Number of Aircraft : 80 Operational Capacity : 129 passenger Crew : 6 Cruising Speed : Mach 0.82 (871 km/h; 470 kn; 541 mph) Length : 31.44 m (103 ft 2 in) Wingspan : 34.10 m (111 ft 11 in) MTOW : 68,000 kg (150,000 lb) Engines : CFM International CFM56-5B8 Range : 1674mi / 1454nm / 2694km
	Airbus A319-100 Number of Aircraft : 100 Operational Capacity : 145 passenger Crew : 5 Cruising Speed : Mach 0.82 (871 km/h; 541 mph) Length : 33.84 m (111 ft 0 in) Wingspan : 35.8 m (117 ft 5 in) MTOW : 75.5 t (166,000 lb) Engines : CFM International CFM56-5B5 Range : 2086mi / 1812nm / 3357km
	Airbus A320-200 Number of Aircraft : 251 Operational Capacity : 179 passenger Crew : 7 Cruising Speed : Mach 0.82 (470 kn; 871 km/h; 541 mph) Length : 37.57 m (123 ft 3 in) Wingspan : 35.8 m (117 ft 5 in) MTOW : 78 t (172,000 lb) Engines : CFM International CFM56-5B4 Range : 2982mi / 2591nm / 4799km
	Airbus A321-200 Number of Aircraft : 165 Operational Capacity : 220 passenger Crew : 8 Cruising Speed : Mach 0.82 (470 kn; 871 km/h; 541 mph) Length : 44.51 m (146 ft 0 in) Wingspan : 35.8 m (117 ft 5 in) MTOW : 93.5 t (206,000 lb) Engines : CFM International CFM56-5B3 / International Aero Engines IAE V2533-A5 Range : 2743mi / 2383nm / 4414km (International Aero Engines IAE V2533-A5) 3107mi / 2700nm / 5000km (CFM International CFM56-5B3)
	Airbus A330-200 Number of Aircraft : 79 Operational Capacity : 293 passenger Crew : 14 Cruising Speed : Mach 0.82 (470 kn; 871 km/h; 541 mph) Length : 58.82 m (192.98 ft) Wingspan : 60.3 m (197.83 ft) MTOW : 242,000 kg (534,000 lb) Engines : Pratt & Whitney PW4164 / Rolls Royce Trent 768-60 Range : 6370mi / 5535nm / 10,251km (Pratt & Whitney PW4164) 6400mi / 5561nm / 10,300km (Rolls Royce Trent 768-60)
Airline Route :	The airline currently operates 1735 daily routes serving 864 different destinations from its Hubs at Singapore, China, and South Korea. As of April 2005

Words from the Spokesperson

Hello! I am Min Chae-Won, spokesperson and media coordinator speaking on behalf of FLY EAST. I will be the contact point for any media inquiries towards our airline. All news and updates regarding our operations will be published here and I will do my utmost best to respond to any inquiries about our Airline. I look forward to working with you and we hope to welcome you on board soon!

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Airline Reports / Re: [PW #3225] ASIAN TIGER EXPRESS - Press Release Center

« on: December 15, 2016, 10:32:53 pm »

Asian Tiger Express Announced As Launch Customer For BAe 146-200

1 January 1983

SINGAPORE - Asian Tiger Express welcome's the new year with a great news, after having announced that the South East Asian airline has signed a deal with British Aerospace becoming the launch customer for the manufacturer's all new regional jetliner, the BAe 140.

"A big factor for the choice is the aircraft's relatively short Take Off and Landing Performance enabling us to use the aircraft in more remote airports currently served by the airline" said Mr.Yacoob. The airline's BAe aircraft even comes equipped with gravel kits allowing it service airports with unpaved runways. It is expected that the new planes will go in service with Asian Tiger in the coming three months, operating from a new based yet to be disclosed by the airline officials.

"You can expect the planes to fly from a new base" said Mr.Yacoob, "Our plan is to esteblish new routes with the new planes before replacing the older ones with the Jets".

The BAe is expected to replace the whole FH227 fleet within the next 2 years.

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Airline Reports / Re: [PW #3225] ASIAN TIGER EXPRESS - Press Release Center

« on: December 12, 2016, 07:01:41 pm »

Asian Tiger Express Calls Indonesia Home!

1st October 1982

JAKARTA - Following their successful Malaysian launch in May; Asian Tiger Express or more commonly known as just Asian Tiger has started operations from their latest base; Soekaro-Hatta Airport in Jakarta, Indonesia.
"We're all very excited" said Mr. Yacoob in an interview, "Asian Tiger has always had a major presence in Indonesia, even before setting up here we already have 148 flights in and out of Indonesia daily" he added, "currently we have an additional 73 routes out of Jakarta which translates to about another 146 departures and landing". "Expect more flights in the near future, Jakarta is a very versatile location and it could be the gateway for our into Australia". All the keypersons of the airline was present at the event. At the launch the airline also celebrated the arrival of its 80th aircraft 9V-ADB, a Fairchild Hiller FH-227B. The aircraft will also be the main airplane operating the Airline's first ever route into Australasia, on its Jakarta - Christmas Island flight.	"Expect more flights in the future"
In a speech given by the General Manager; Mr.Chong, stated that the airline was proud to have not only its 80th aircraft but also reached a very impressive number of 4,000 staffs. "We're very proud of the Tigers" said Mr.Chong referring the employees. "Today we will be adding another mascot to our airline, The Sumatran Tiger". We tried approaching the GM for an interview however all the keyperson had to leave for an important meeting. We can only speculate as to what would they bring the airline to next.	"Today we will be adding another mascot to our airline, The Sumatran Tiger"

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Airline Reports / Re: [PW #3225] ASIAN TIGER EXPRESS - Press Release Center

« on: December 08, 2016, 05:14:39 pm »

Selamat Pulang! Asian Tiger Express returns home!

20th May 1982

Kuala Lumpur - After just a year of operations out of Singapore Changi Airport, we're proud to announce that the flying tigers are finally returning home to Malaysia as flights out of Asian Tiger Express's latest base; Kuala Lumpur International Airport starts today. This is a major milestone and a proud moment for our CEO; Mr. Yacoob who is born and raised in this country. It is also a very important day as our airline mascot, The Malayan Tiger can finally show off its majestic stripes back home.
"This is only the beginning" said Mr. Yacoob in an interview, "Currently we have 63 flights coming out of Kuala Lumpur daily and we expect that number of flights to double by the end of the year". This is backed by the airline's latest order of 12 FH-227B from American manufacturer; Fairchild Hiller.	"We expect that number of flights to double"
Asian Tiger Express Chairman; Matsumoto-san and the General Manager; Chong was nowhere to be found during the launch event. None of the airline's employee was willing to discuss his whereabouts but we were hinted by the CEO that the Chairman and GM is currently away on an important business trip. At the moment we can only speculate as to what they will bring to the airline next.

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Airline Reports / [PW #3225] ASIAN TIGER EXPRESS - Press Release Center

« on: December 08, 2016, 04:13:56 pm »

Connecting people one route at a time

Welcome to the ASIAN TIGER EXPRESS Press Release Center, here you will be able to keep up with the latest news concerning Asian Tiger Express, South East Asia's Most Preferred Airline

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Callsign :	'TORA'
Key People :	Matsumoto Kiyoshi (Chairman) M. Asrul Yacoob (CEO) Chong Liaw Thien (General Manager)
Bases :	WSSS - SIN - Singapore Changi Airport, SINGAPORE WMKK - KUL - Kuala Lumpur International, MALAYSIA WIII - CGK - Soekarno Hatta Jakarta, INDONESIA
About :	Founded as Soair in May 1981 with only 2x Boeing 737-200 ADV, the company grew quickly overtaking older established airlines taking the throne for South-East Asia's Largest Airline. The company operates a fleet of Boeing 737-200ADV and Fairchild Hiller FH-227 from its home base in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur serving over 100 destinations along 150 routes and counting.
Alliance :	This company is currently not in any alliance
Aircraft Orders :	10 - Boeing 737-200 Advanced High Gross Weight Option 10 - British Aerospace 146-200
Fleet :
	Boeing 737-200 Advanced Number of Aircraft : 15 Operational, 10 In Order Capacity : 130 passenger Crew : 5 Cruising Speed : 495mph / Mach 0.73 / 432kts Length : 100' 2" Wingspan : 93' MTOW : 128,100lb Engines : Pratt & Whitney JT8D-15 Range : 2369mi / 2059nm / 3811km
	Fairchild Hiller FH-227B Number of Aircraft : 70 Operational Capacity : 56 passenger Crew : 5 Cruising Speed : 255mph / Mach 0.36 / 222kts Length : 83' 8" Wingspan : 95' 2" MTOW : 43,500lb Engines : Rolls Royce Dart Mk5327Ls Range : 2678mi / 2327nm / 4309km
	British Aerospace BAe 146-200 Number of Aircraft : 10 In Order Capacity : 112 passenger Crew : 5 Cruising Speed : 2498mph / Mach 0.73 / 432kts Length : 92' Wingspan : 86' MTOW : 93,000lb Engines : Lycoming/Honeywell ALF 502R-5 Range : 1805mi / 1568nm / 2904km
Routes :
From Singapore :
From Kuala Lumpur :
From Jakarta :

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Private World Discussion & Invitation / Re: Invitation to new Private World (1972 to 2015)

« on: July 02, 2016, 07:40:27 am »

Joined a few days ago.
I can proudly claim myself as the fastest growing airline in Asia.

Because I am the only airline homebased in Asia 

I've heard many stories of your worlds Thunder, I hear that they're always well managed.

There is plenty of room many places in this world, just look at this route map - with only one intercontinental route courtesy of Italian Airways

Also matias can you bring up an updated version of the full world routes? Would be nice to see the change in just over 2 months.