Another PIA crew member goes missing in Canada
A PIA spokesman said that the PIA management has initiated an investigation against the missing crew member as he had to return to Pakistan from Toronto.
Aviation
China struggles to develop passenger jet to rival Boeing, Airbus; Russian cooperation falls
For China to be able to begin exporting its aircraft on a full-fledged scale, they have to undergo rigorous testing that guarantees its safety and be certified by European and…
Batik motif-themed trains rolled out in Japan to celebrate SIA’s 35 years of flying to Nagoya
SIA said the batik motif, which is featured on SIA’s sarong kebaya uniforms, represents the history and tradition of the airline, as well as the lush garden city of Singapore.
Low-cost airline Cebu Pacific outlines plans for expansion
Organised to elevate the aviation sector’s role in Philippine economic development, the 2024 Aviation Summit, held on October 2 in Manila, focused on promoting sustainable,…
Vistara to get ‘AI2′ flight number after merger with Air India next month
Despite the integration on November 12, the Vistara experience will “remain the same”, said the Tata Group-owned airline. The merger involves Vistara, a joint venture between…
JAL cancels celebration of 50 years of Japan-China flights in wake of Japanese boy’s stabbing
The ceremony was scheduled to include speeches by JAL President Mitsuko Tottori and top officials from the Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry and the Chinese…
Sinkhole appears in front of Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s VIP Complex
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd is currently investigating a sewage pipe which is suspected to be leaking, and to determine whether this could be the cause of the sinkhole, said…
Chinese company’s sightseeing airship sold to first buyer
The first AS700 was delivered on Saturday, Sept 14, to Guangxi Guilin Fangzhou General Aviation, a private company, and will be used for low-altitude sightseeing tours. Before the…
Passenger numbers plummet on Bangladesh-India routes following Aug 5
Airlines have been blaming India's restricted visa issuance as the main cause.
Do planes retire? An ATR 42 reaches the end of its life in Nepal
After clocking a full economic life with 70,000 cycles—44,477 of them for Buddha Air—Nepal bids farewell to its first retired ATR aircraft.