The rise of secondary destinations in the Asia Pacific region: Who flies where?
If you take a look at the destinations to which airlines are extending new routes these days, you…
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Qantas Asia update: end of Shanghai service and launch of Brisbane-Manila route
Qantas has announced a series of updates to its Asia network including a route suspension, additional flights and…
Highlights from Singapore Airshow 2024: Did COMAC outshine Airbus and Boeing?
As the business end of Singapore Airshow 2024 draws to an end, it’s the turn of the general…
‘Open Skies’ deal will see first direct flights between US and Mongolia in 2024
The United States (US) and Mongolian governments are set to sign an Open Skies deal that could see…
Flight Safety Foundation opens center in Asia-Pacific to ensure safety
The Flight Safety Foundation will open an Asia Pacific Centre for Aviation Safety in Singapore. The aim of the…
Really Cool Airlines: latest Thai-based startup carrier by ex-Nok Air chief
There’s a new airline in town and it’s really cool. Really Cool Airlines is Thailand’s latest startup carrier,…
South Korea scrambles 80 fighters after spotting North Korean warplanes
South Korea has scrambled dozens of fighter jets after spotting hundreds of North Korean warplanes on November 4,…
AirAsia to sell stake in AirAsia India and focus on ASEAN operations
AirAsia has agreed to sell its stake in AirAsia India in order to focus on operations in the…
Japan Airlines returns to quarterly profit, boosts revenue target
Business is “steadily recovering” at Japan Airlines (JAL), with the airline posting its first quarterly profit since the…
Virgin Atlantic scraps London Heathrow-Hong Kong route after 30 years
Virgin Atlantic will not be resuming flights between London Heathrow (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG) due to the…
Will the Indian aviation market be the growth story of the next decade?
Commercial aviation in India is undergoing a major shake-up this year. IndiGo continues to lead the market as…
ITA Airways to enter Asian market with new Indian and Japanese routes
ITA Airways will continue to expand its intercontinental network by adding destinations between Italy, Asia, and India. Italy’s state-owned…
Korean Air postpones Asiana deal by further three months
Korean Air has extended the deadline to close its planned acquisition of local rival Asiana Airlines by three…
Singapore Changi to reopen T4, eyes full recovery of traffic in winter 22/23
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) will reopen Terminal 4 in September 2022 and open more of Terminal 2 in…
Strong cargo revenues result in operating profit for Korean Air
Korean Air reported a revenue of KRW 2.8052 trillion ($2.3168 billion) and a “record quarterly operating profit” of…
Finnair shares continue to fall as Russian airspace closure bites
Finnair shares continue to fall after the carrier warned the closure of Russian airspace would have a big…
Finnair prepares for increased demand this summer, despite Asia restrictions
Finnair is calling crews back from furlough and opening more routes as it plans for increased demand in…
Countries tighten borders over new South Africa variant
Countries in Asia and Europe are rushing to tighten border controls due to the new COVID-19 variant detected in South Africa (B.1.1.529). The new discovery comes as…