Business News National Business News National Shenzhen Airlines launches direct Brunei-Shenzhen flight New route is expected to strengthen tourism and travel links between Brunei and China October 1, 2026 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Shenzhen Airlines has launched a new route between Brunei and Shenzhen, establishing a direct air link between the sultanate…
Business News National Business News National RB inks $1.5 billion deal for Boeing Dreamliners National carrier signs agreement to buy 4 aircraft from Boeing February 20, 2024 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) has made a firm order for four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, in a deal valued at…
Business ASEAN News National Business ASEAN News National New Brunei-based airline to launch in 2024 GallopAir places US$2 billion order for Chinese jets, says sultanate will become 'pivotal' aviation hub for the region September 22, 2023 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – A new Brunei-based airline called GallopAir will take to the skies in the third quarter of 2024, positioning the…
News World News World China launches inspection of airlines as search of crash victims continue March 23, 2022 BEIJING (Reuters) – The Chinese aviation regulator has launched a sector-wide inspection for potential safety lapses as authorities race to search for victims…
News National Business News National Business Royal Brunei Airlines turns passenger plane into all-cargo aircraft The national carrier diversifies revenue streams to cushion COVID-19 impact June 26, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) has repurposed one of its seven A320neo aircraft into a cargo carrier as it seeks…
News National Business News National Business Brunei GDP declines 1.4% in Q4 2020 Oil and gas sector reports negative growth in all four quarters of 2020 but downstream sector maintains positive momentum March 19, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Brunei economy shrank 1.4 percent in the final quarter of last year, ending its run of positive growth…
News National Business News National Business Brunei’s economic growth slows to 0.5% in third quarter 2020 The downstream sector remains the top performer while the upstream sector reports more revenue losses January 5, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei posted a slower economic growth of 0.5 percent in the third quarter of 2020 even as the downstream…
News National News National Monarch takes aim at Royal Brunei Airlines management The sultan raises concerns over the flag carrier's revenue losses and handling of staff issues amid the pandemic December 22, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah has censured Royal Brunei (RB) Airlines for poor management as it grapples with…
News National Business News National Business Rising petrochemical exports offset COVID-19 impact as Brunei economy grows 2.8% in Q2 The Brunei economy fared better than expected but aviation and hotel sectors suffer major losses October 27, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Brunei economy grew 2.8 percent in the second quarter of 2020, buoyed by increased exports of petrochemical products…
News National Business News National Business Brunei economy grew 2.4% in first quarter amid pandemic Strong showing in the downstream sector contributed to rise in export earnings despite airline industry woes July 16, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Strong growth in the downstream sector has offset major revenue losses in the airline industry as Brunei’s economy expanded…