structure of Asia has made air travel the viable‚ efficient‚ and convenient mode of transportation. Threat of new entry is moderate; high capital requirement and government barrier such as air service agreement can act as barriers to entry. However‚ the deregulation of aviation industry in Asia Pacific region has resulted in more competitors entering the market. Furthermore‚ many full service airlines enter the LCC industry by launching their LCC version. For example‚ Nok Air set up by Thai
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AirAsia BERHAD MARKETING PLAN No. CONTENTS PAGE 1.0 Executive Summary 1-2 2.0 Introduction 3 2.1 Background and History of AirAsia 3-4 2.2 Vision Statement 5 2.3 Mission Statement 5 2.4 Objectives 5 3.0 Environmental Analysis 6 3.1 PESTEL Analysis 6 3.1.1 Political Factors 7-8 3.1.2 Economic Factors 8-9 3.1.3 Social Factors 9-11 3.1.4 Technological Factors 11 3.1.5 Environmental Factors 11-12 3.2
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AirAsia current issues The leading low fare airline in the Asia – AirAsia has been expanding rapidly since 2001‚ to become an award winning and the largest low cost carrier in Asia. With a fleet of 72 aircrafts‚ AirAsia flies to over 61 domestic and international destinations with 108 routes‚ and operates over 400 flights daily from hubs located in Malaysia‚ Thailand and Indonesia. To date‚ AirAsia has flown over 55 million guests across the region and continues to spread its wings to create more
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Assistance One of the major factors that assist in the growth of AirAsia would be the continuous support and assistance of the Malaysian government. Over the years‚ AA has noticeably boosted tourism in Malaysia and has helped transform KLIA into a major air travel hub (The Star Online‚ Saturday 15th July 2006). Hence‚ the Malaysian government offers many incentives to AirAsia in term of landing rights‚ lowering passenger service charges‚ tax benefits and exemptions (Malaysian Industrial Development Finance
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Version 1.0 Strengths‚ Weaknesses‚ Opportunities and Threats Analysis for AirAsia 1.0 Strengths Ø Air Asia has a very strong management team with strong links with governments and airline industry leaders. This is partly contributed by the diverse background of the executive management teams which consists of industry experts and ex-top government officials. For example‚ Shin Corp (formerly owned by the family of former Thai Prime Minister - Thaksin Shinawatra) holds a 50% stake in Thai AirAsia
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Retrieved from http://www.travelweeklyweb.com/book-airasia-by-sms/2469 CII KPMG Indian Aviation Report (2012). KPMG Aviation Report. http://www.kpmg.com/IN/en/Press%20Release/Press-Release-Indian-Aviation-Report.pdf Air Asia India (2014). Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AirAsia_India Air Asia announces two new routes (September 11‚ 2014). Business Standard. http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/airasia-india-announces-two-new-routes-plans-to-add-5-more-aircrafts-before-november-114072401124_1
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also discuss the culture and management style of AirAsia and its ability to address to the challenges faced by the company. Furthermore‚ the report aims at highlighting the expansions of AirAsia with future expectations. Background of AirAsia Air Asia‚ an ailing‚ in debt‚ government owned airline was purchased by Tony Fernandes‚ a Malaysian Indian entrepreneur in 2001. Fernandes invested all his valuables and saving in purchasing this airline company that only possessed two Boeings and was deeply
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INTRODUCTION Air Asia Berhad was set up by Dato’ Tony Fernandes in 2001. In December 2001‚ Dato’ Tony Fernandes along with Dato’ Pahamin Ab. Rajab (Chairman‚ AirAsia)‚ Dato’ Kamarudin bin Meranun (Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer‚ AirAsia) and Abdul Aziz bin Abu Bakar (Director‚ AirAsia) formed a partnership and set up Tune Air Sdn Bhd (Tune Air)‚ an airline holding company then bought over AirAsia from government-owned conglomerate DRB-Hicom on December 2‚ 2001 which Air Asia was originally
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quite competitive with multiple players and various elements effecting the industry environment. AirAsia has developed a specific set of resources and core competencies that it has exploited in order to become the leading short-haul LCC in South East Asia. AirAsia’s strategy employs cost and efficiency optimization by utilizing its key resources; thus‚ possessing capabilities necessary for success. AirAsia’s tangible resources‚ including its fleet and hubs‚ enhance the company’s low cost capabilities
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strategy. Durlacher (1999)‚ Mobile Commerce Report‚ Durlacher Research Ltd. Gillan‚ D. & Lall‚ A.‚ 2002. The economics of the Internet‚ the new economy and opportunities for airports‚ Journal of Air Transport Management 8‚ 49-62. 1ad0d890-a7d011e3‚ AirAsia‚ 2007 http://www.airlines.org/economics/cost+of+delays/‚ Air Transport Association‚ 2008 http://www.microsoft.com/malaysia/pree/linkpage4327.mspx‚ Microsoft‚ 2007 Kotler.‚ P Purcell‚ F.‚ and Toland‚ J. (2004). Electronic commerce for the south pacific:
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