Airlines and Aviation
Direct flights between Philippines and India hinted at for 2025
The much-anticipated direct flights between India and the Philippines are expected to take off within this year.
AirAsia announces plan to establish an aircraft maintenance facility in the Philippines
The Philippine Department of Finance announced that AirAsia plans to establish a maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) facility in the country.
THAI brings its Royal Silk Class aboard the Airbus A320
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) hosted an event at its Maintenance Hangar at Suvarnabhumi Airport to showcase its new Royal Silk Class cabin aboard the Airbus A320 aircraft, offering an exclusive experience for passengers.
Riyadh Air secures first advanced flight simulator license, enhancing pilot training
Riyadh Air has been awarded its operational certificate by General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), for its first advanced Boeing 787-9 RX7000 full flight simulator, consolidating its mission to establish a world-class pilot training ecosystem.
Gulf Air Group partners with INJAZ Bahrain to empower youth
Gulf Air Group (GFG), Bahrain's aviation group, has signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with INJAZ Bahrain, a non-profit organization dedicated to preparing young people for success in the global economy.
Royal Jordanian Airlines resumes route between Amman and Damascus
This new non-stop service four times weekly will be an addition to the existing daily bus routes offered by Royal Jordanian in the last 2 years between Amman Airport and Syria
Oman Air cuts fleet size by 29% to reduce losses
Oman Air, the Gulf state’s flag carrier, last year cut its fleet size by 29 percent year on year to 32 aircraft, lowering its operational cost as part of its turnaround strategy.
Emirates celebrates the love and luck of Lunar New Year
Celebrating Lunar New Year on the 29 January and heralding the year of the snake, Emirates customers can embrace the luck of the season with curated menus in Emirates lounges
Vietnam Airlines turns a profit in 2024
Vietnamese flag-carrier Vietnam Airlines ended 2024 with a consolidated pre-tax profit of around US$307.8 million.
Photo Story: India’s first Emirates’ Airbus A350 aircraft touches down in Mumbai
Mumbai Airport proudly welcomed India’s first Emirates Airbus A350 on Republic Day, marking a significant milestone.
IATA World Legal Symposium makes its way to Shanghai this February
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2025 edition of the World Legal Symposium (WLS) will examine the legal implications of evolving forces shaping aviation.
Wall Street Journal names Delta ‘Top U.S. Airline’ for the fourth consecutive year
Delta has been named the Top U.S. Airline of 2024 by The Wall Street Journal. I
Qatar Airways extends principal partnership with Paris Saint-Germain until 2028
Qatar Airways announces the extension of its partnership with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) until 2028, reaffirming its commitment to one of the most iconic football clubs in the world, ushering in a new era of collaboration.
Capital A, AirAsia X extend deadline for disposal of AirAsia Aviation Group
Capital A Berhad announced that it has mutually agreed with AirAsia X Berhad (AAX) to extend the cut-off dates for the completion of the proposed disposal of AirAsia Aviation Group Limited (AAAGL) and AirAsia Berhad (AAB) to AAX.
China’s holiday exodus underway as Lunar New Year looms
Chinese authorities report that a new record could be set for the annual Lunar New Year migration as train stations and airports reported a peak in traveller numbers over the weekend.
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