Skymark orders A380s; SpiceJet orders B737-800s; strong traffic for Cebu

Skymark Airlines stated it plans to purchase four A380s with two options to become the first Japanese customer for the aircraft signing an agreement in principle with Airbus. Skymark plans to introduce the aircraft in the fiscal year commencing Apr-2014 and will sign a purchase agreement next spring. Shares in the carrier gained 5.6% yesterday.