Thailand, India push Chiang Mai flights, port and road links
Thailand and India are discussing the establishment of direct flights to Chiang Mai to promote tourism beyond Bangkok.
Aviation
Skyrocketing fuel costs drive sharp decline in Nepali air travel
A 12 percent drop in domestic passenger traffic has put significant financial strain on airlines following an industry-wide fare hike.
First direct flight from Japan brings 80 tourists to Umnugovi province, Mongolia
The inaugural direct international flight brought more than 80 tourists, marking the launch of the first direct air connection between Umnugovi province and Japan.
Cathay Pacific flight loses contact over Romania, triggering NATO alert
The airline confirmed the intercept by the Hungarian fighter jets in a statement issued on Wednesday, emphasising that the response followed standard international aviation safety…
Wreckage of missing cargo plane located off Ormara: Pakistan Airports Authority
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) said the country's navy and maritime security agency had successfully located and identified the wreckage of K2 Airways’ cargo Boeing 737…
Jet fuel prices in Bangladesh drops by USD$1.06 per litre for domestic airlines
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission also cut the rate for international carriers to $0.8556 per litre for July.
A plane breached Beijing’s tightly controlled airspace and crashed. Why couldn’t it be stopped?
While it is too early to blame systemic failures, an analyst noted the apparent gap between stringent regulations on paper and the authorities’ ability in practice to respond…
Cambodia signs first-ever air transport agreement with US
The signing ceremony took place at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on June 30, 2026.
Supreme Court seeks government’s explanation over stalled probe into Nepal Airlines’ Chinese aircraft deal
Nepal's Supreme Court orders government agencies to explain why no investigation has been launched into the controversial procurement of six Chinese aircraft, despite billions in…
Transport Ministry speeds Pay to Fly fix for fair Thai aviation hiring
The initiative aims to create a fair and transparent hiring system for Thai pilots based on merit, thereby enhancing the standards and international image of the country's…