News National News National RB flight bound for London diverted to Vienna after reported oil leak The airline said it is still investigating the nature of the incident November 7, 2018 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — National carrier Royal Brunei Airlines confirmed that a flight bound for London made an emergency landing at Vienna International Airport…
News Business News Business Brunei’s flag carrier to fly to new Beijing airport in 2019 Tough competition for landing slots at Beijing Capital forces RB to change tack November 5, 2018 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Royal Brunei Airlines (RB)’ will likely launch its Beijing service in the second half of 2019, said CEO Karam…
News World News World Indonesian Lion Air plane crashes into sea with 188 passengers, crew This is the third accident involving the low-cost carrier in the past five years October 29, 2018 JAKARTA (AFP) – An Indonesian Lion Air plane carrying 188 passengers and crew crashed into the sea Monday, officials said, moments after it…
News National Business News National Business RB launches non-stop service to London; announces Kuching route Direct connectivity hoped to boost trade and tourism October 28, 2018 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) on Saturday launched its non-stop service to London, with an eye on capturing more guest…
News National Business News National Business Non-stop service to London will be ‘game-changer’ for RB, says CEO Seven years after a major restructuring, the national airline banks on route improvements, regional growth for profitability October 24, 2018 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) is gunning for a larger market share of the Melbourne to London route as it…
News Business News Business Ohayo Japan, RB sets sight on more East Asia routes Thrice-weekly flights to Tokyo will begin in the first quarter of 2019 September 23, 2018 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) will begin direct flights to Tokyo’s Narita airport starting March 15, CEO Karam Chand announced…
News Business News Business RB to kick-off 3x weekly service to Taipei Brunei's national airline continues rapid expansion of its East Asia network August 7, 2018 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Royal Brunei Airlines has announced it will resume flights to Taipei beginning December 3. In a statement released Monday,…
News Business News Business RB races to capture China market, announces two new mainland destinations The airline will operate twice-weekly flights to Haikou and Nanning, bringing number of Chinese destinations to six June 28, 2018 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – With two new aircraft delivered in the past month — and six more expected by the end of 2018…
News Business News Business RB: Launch of Beijing route delayed due to limited landing slots The flag carrier is intent on expanding its China footprint, saying the Beijing service remains 'crucial' June 3, 2018 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Royal Brunei Airlines’ (RB) planned service to Beijing has hit a setback due to limited landing slots, said CEO…
News National Business News National Business RB strikes deal with local banks to finance billion-dollar aircraft purchase The acquisition of eight planes will overhaul the flag carrier's current fleet May 29, 2018 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Royal Brunei (RB) Airlines has inked a billion-dollar financing deal with two local banks to purchase eight new aircraft…