Air India unveils transformation plan
Over the next five years, Air India plans to increase its market share to at least 30 per cent in the domestic market while significantly growing the international routes.
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Singapore aviation firms ramp up hiring to meet increase in flights
From ground handlers, to security staff, cleaners, cabin crew, and air traffic controllers, almost all types of airport workers are now in strong demand amid a tight labour market.
Hanoi to have new international airport, ring roads
The move is part of the direction to build a modern transport and logistics system that fits the development needs of Hanoi and the northern region.
Fight heat waves to ensure food security
Studies show that adapting to and fighting climate change is becoming increasingly costly, with Africa facing the biggest threat to food security.
India’s new Akasa Air begins operations, takes off first flight
Starting August 13, the airline will start operating an additional 28 weekly flights between Bengaluru and Kochi.
Garuda returns Bombardiers, leaves holes in eastern Indonesian flight routes
The government is now on the hunt for substitutes to accommodate flight routes in the region, following Garuda’s decision to return 18 Bombardier fleets to their lessor.
Japan airlines making inroads into direct shipping business
Industry observers are now wondering if the airlines can generate solid revenues from this new area as they struggle to cope with deteriorating returns.
Flying car flies 520-meter round trip on test flight in Oita
The vehicle is approximately 5.6 meters long and 1.7 meters high, and flies by electrically spinning 16 propellers.
AirAsia X CFO resigns to pursue other opportunities
The Bursa filing said Andrew Robert Littledale, 57, is resigning – effective from July 21 – "to pursue other opportunities".
Chinese airlines turn to non-travel revenue amid Covid-19
China Southern already provides its internal French language training courses to the public, which include face-to-face classes and livestreaming courses online.