https://www.scmp.com/rss/522965/feed The latest news and top stories on Endau Analytics. A Singapore-registered aviation consultancy and analytics firm, Endau Analytics specialises in bespoke advisory and research services. Founded by former Standard & Poor’s analyst Shukor Yusof, the company provides expert insights on aviation economics, aircraft/airport financing and financial strategy, primarily within the Asia-Pacific region. Known for its founder’s frequent media contributions, Endau Analytics holds a strong market position,... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Iman Muttaqin Yusof Iman Muttaqin Yusof Julia had a plan: spring break, Kuala Lumpur’s skyline, then a long-overdue reunion in the jungles of Sarawak. What she got instead was a travel booking screen showing €3,000 (US$3,440) flights and a cascade of cancellation alerts. “I just can’t afford that,” the 22-year-old Romanian told This Week in Asia. Her original Emirates itinerary had her transiting through Dubai or Abu Dhabi, but the US-Israel war on Iran upended her plans after the carrier warned of disruptions and two-week... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3347358/visit-malaysia-2026-meets-iran-war-crisis-it-never-planned?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3347358/visit-malaysia-2026-meets-iran-war-crisis-it-never-planned?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:08 +0000 Biman Mukherji Biman Mukherji Airspace closures across the Middle East have left tens of thousands of travellers stranded and forced airlines to divert routes, threatening to derail the fragile recovery in Asia’s tourism and aviation sectors, as the conflict involving the US and Israel against Iran continues to escalate. Major transit hubs, including Dubai and Doha, remain shut or are operating at reduced capacity for a third straight day, upending Europe–Asia connections that depend heavily on Gulf airspace. Airlines are... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3345150/asias-travel-sector-rattled-iran-attacks-fears-domino-effect-slowdown?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3345150/asias-travel-sector-rattled-iran-attacks-fears-domino-effect-slowdown?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:53:17 +0000 Biman Mukherji Biman Mukherji India’s largest airline is experiencing its toughest crisis in years after cancelling thousands of flights amid a severe pilot shortage – a result of its failure to hire enough staff to meet new government rules designed to combat pilot fatigue. Analysts say the turmoil at IndiGo highlights the structural challenges faced by a fast-growing aviation market currently dominated by just two carriers. About 3,000 IndiGo flights were cancelled last week, including more than 1,000 on Friday, accounting... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3335742/indigo-flight-chaos-exposes-risks-indias-aviation-duopoly?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3335742/indigo-flight-chaos-exposes-risks-indias-aviation-duopoly?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Dec 2025 04:00:09 +0000 Biman Mukherji Biman Mukherji Jetstar Asia’s recent closure highlights the need for budget carriers in Asia to rethink their fare strategies, with analysts warning that the industry is expected to continue facing pressure on its profit margins due to economic volatility, rising costs and intense competition. The Singapore-based subsidiary of Qantas was the latest casualty in a sector already squeezed by high fuel prices and supply chain bottlenecks. Its exit leaves the Singapore Airlines Group as the only airline group based... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3320687/jetstar-asias-exit-spotlights-asias-budget-airline-squeeze?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3320687/jetstar-asias-exit-spotlights-asias-budget-airline-squeeze?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:15:30 +0000 Biman Mukherji Biman Mukherji When nearly 300 lives were lost in a fiery crash outside Ahmedabad earlier this month, the future of Air India – and faith in Indian aviation itself – was thrown into turmoil. Now, Tata Group’s chairman has assumed direct command of the embattled airline’s day-to-day operations, determined to chart a path out of the crisis following one of modern aviation’s deadliest disasters. On June 17, just five days after the crash, Natarajan Chandrasekaran stood before 700 sombre Air India employees in New... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3316135/tata-takes-helm-air-indias-fight-rebuild-trust-after-deadly-crash?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3316135/tata-takes-helm-air-indias-fight-rebuild-trust-after-deadly-crash?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Jun 2025 07:30:08 +0000