Nepal Airlines to sell Chinese planes if nobody wants to lease them
In addition to maintenance issues and lack of spare parts, Nepal Airlines was also unable to find pilots to fly the aircraft.
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Malaysia and US aviation authority to hold talks next week
The discussion will be focused on Malaysia’s air safety rating.
AirAsia opens new routes in Indonesia, vows to be bigger than pre-Covid-19
“Before the Covid-19 pandemic, we operated 26 aircraft. By the end of this year, we are expecting to operate 28 to 30 aircraft”, the PT Indonesia AirAsia CEO said.
Smart vehicles show future of auto industry at WICV
From a charging wall box to a driverless tractor, the conference held in Beijing showcased new technology and the latest achievement of intelligent internet connection.
Cambodia’s air cargo faring better than tourism, but still down 20%
The decline is largely blamed on prolonged Covid-19 disruptions that have kept some countries from fully lifting restrictions and heightened oil prices, among others.
Time to switch rides as fuel gets pricey, EV carmakers say
Electric vehicle owners, in contrast to traditional automobiles, can charge their vehicles at affordable electricity prices, whether at home or at public charging stations.
Honda eyes carbon neutral motorbike biz by 2040s
To meet the goal, the Japanese automaker plans to release over 10 new electric motorcycle models at home and abroad by 2025.
Delhi Govt launches database facility for EV stations
The move comes on the back of many initiatives implemented by the Delhi government to harness technology for rapid EV adoption and user convenience.
All aboard driverless trains: JR East to test automation system on Tokyo loop line in October
A driver and conductor will be on board in the initial stages, but JR East aims to have one operator per train or even unmanned services in the future.
Automobiles more than an industry in car cradle Changchun
Compared with other domestic automobile-making regions like Shanghai, Changchun has a deep-rooted automobile culture.