Travel planning 2024: New airlines and destinations from Changi Airport
Mr Lim Ching Kiat, executive vice-president of air hub and cargo development at Changi Airport Group, says the airport is working closely with airline partners to enhance its…
Aviation
Nepal’s abandoned airports
Why are airports being built by preparing faulty feasibility study reports only to be abandoned later? Officials say these airports will be used during disasters and emergencies,…
Korean Air, Cathay aircrafts clip wings at Japan airport
The incident happened when a towing car, which was pushing the Korean Air plane backwards ahead of departure, slipped due to snow on the ground, leading the airplane's left wing…
Malaysia Airlines chooses songket for new ground staff uniform
Focusing on modernity, the tailored ensemble – consisting of a blazer, a shirt and skirt or pants for women, and for the men, a Nehru-collared shirt and trousers – symbolises…
Aviation innovation centre set up in S’pore to tackle capacity constraints, carbon emissions
The centre will undertake research and development projects in four key areas: next-generation air navigation services, automated and smart airports, unmanned aviation systems and…
Jetstar Asia CEO to step down after nearly 12 years at the helm; Qantas veteran to take over
Jetstar Asia chairman Dennis Choo said John Simeone will join Jetstar Asia with a deep knowledge of the Singapore and Asian aviation markets.
Haneda collision may have resulted from multiple factors, including a misunderstanding
The JCG plane was not given permission to enter the runway, but the 39-year-old captain of the JCG aircraft stated during questioning on January 2, the day of the collision, “I…
JAL crew’s professionalism enabled miraculous escape from burning aircraft
As smoke reduced visibility inside, a flight attendant called out: “We will be OK. Please calm down!” The cabin crew then instructed the passengers to cover their noses and…
Boeing faces scrutiny again on quality control
The US Federal Aviation Administration is looking at Boeing’s production process and supply chain to pinpoint what might have caused a metal panel to fling off the side of the…
Airlines eye big opportunities as Thailand, China set to waive visas from March 1
Airports Authority of Thailand director Kerati Kijmanawat said he expects a 75% surge in arrivals thanks to the visa cancellation.