Cambodia’s national carrier expanding fleet, announces name change
The new name, Ari Cambodia, will be in use as of January 1, 2025.
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Singapore Airlines joins turbulence data-sharing platform 5 months after SQ321 flight left 1 dead, dozens hurt
So far in 2024, six airlines have joined Turbulence Aware. Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific and Dubai-based Emirates signed up earlier in the year.
Reports of mid-air theft increase on flights departing, arriving at Japan’s Narita Airport
Many of the thefts occurred when the cabin lights had been turned off during long-haul international flights. Chinese organised crime groups are reportedly often involved in the…
Philippines, Malaysia to jointly boost search, rescue capabilities in air travel
Under the agreement, the Civil Aviation Authorities of both the Philippines and Malaysia will form a working group among its experts to exchange best practices and develop…
Nepali officials paid $2.5 million in bribes to seal A330 deals
Deepak Sharma, then-AAR executive, pleaded guilty to bribing Nepali officials to win a bid to sell 2 Airbus planes.
Korean Air gets European nod to become Northeast Asia’s largest airline
With the planned merger with rival Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, currently the world's 18th-largest airline by fleet size, is expected to ascend to No. 10. Their business synergy…
At least 29 flights between Singapore and South Korea affected by snowstorm; delays of up to 9 hours
Seoul’s main airport, Incheon, was the worst affected, with passengers facing delays of two hours on average.
Hong Kong international airport’s landmark three-runway system takes off
Having taken 13 years from public consultation to completion, the landmark project is a significant part of Hong Kong’s long-term vision to support economic growth, improve…
Stopover rights for ASEAN airlines
Under Protocol 5, airlines are allowed to stop over at ASEAN member state airports before heading to another point within the region, says Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony…
Japan, Singapore working together on runway safety plan after accident at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport
Their civil aviation agencies are also beefing up collaboration among parties that have an impact on runway safety, including airlines, airport operators, ground handlers and air…