Severe thunderstorms in southern Chinese cities delay flights between Singapore and China
The situation in the region remains “fluid” and passengers are advised to visit the Singapore Airlines website to check the status of their flights.
Aviation
JAL’s new president Mitsuko Tottori stresses ‘room for growth’ in first interview
Regarding management, Tottori stated that the company aims to achieve 50% of its revenue from secondary business areas by strengthening mileage services and low-cost carriers.
Hamad International in Doha named world’s best airport, Changi falls to second
Changi Airport was also named the best airport in Asia, and best in the world for its immigration services.
Middle East conflict may hurt aviation sector
The rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could result in potential jet fuel price hikes and lower passenger traffic, and no aviation player will be spared if a full…
Japan aims to mass produce passenger planes by 2035
The government will provide support for the development of production infrastructure and other measures to strengthen national security and expand the domestic aircraft industry.
‘Intruder’ in US-Philippine maritime sinking exercise turns out to be local aircraft
Col. Michael Logico, executive agent of the Balikatan 2024, on Wednesday said the interloping aircraft was from a local flight school.
Higher fees for travellers flying out of Malaysian airports to Asean countries from June 1
The Malaysian Aviation Commission said that all travellers departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport 1 will have to pay RM73 from June 1.
Long way to go for China’s first homegrown airliner
C919's flight to Singapore sparks interest but it needs to win international approval and resolve supply chain issues.
Ten years on, Malaysia’s transport minister reaffirms commitment to renew search for MH370
“We hope that the search can locate the plane and give the truth to the next of kin,” Transport Minister Loke said at the annual remembrance event. Regarding the time frame…
Chinese carriers allowed to operate more flights to US
The move "is a significant step forward in further normalization of the US-China market in anticipation of the Summer 2024 traffic season", the department said in a statement.