India resumes direct flights to Chinese mainland after 5 years
The resumption was kick-started from the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, the capital city of India's eastern state of West Bengal, with a flight to…
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Turkish expert team arrives to probe Dhaka airport fire
An eight-member team meets the civil aviation adviser to discuss the investigation.
Chinese airlines oppose ban on their flights over Russian airspace to and from US
Last week, the US proposed the ban through an order claiming that Chinese carriers gain an unfair cost advantage over their US counterparts on such flights, as US airlines are…
Cambodia’s Techo International Airport set for October 20 official inauguration
The airport spans 2,600 hectares and is a 4F-class facility, meaning it can accommodate large, wide-body aircraft such as the Airbus A380 and Boeing 787.
Return of India-China flights hailed
Experts and stakeholders say New Delhi’s resumption of direct routes is beneficial to tourism and trade relations.
Resumption of direct flights between India and China by late October: Ministry of External Affairs
The civil aviation authorities of the two countries have been engaged in technical-level discussions since the start of this year as part of the Indian government’s approach…
Cambodia suggests increased direct Malaysian flights
The tourism ministry reported that during the first seven months of the year, Cambodia welcomed 3.71 million international tourists, a 0.8% decrease compared to the same period in…
Japan Airlines removes 6 pilots with drinking risk from flight duties
The company also said that over a dozen pilots are suspected of being high-risk and indicated it will provide guidance on reducing alcohol consumption.
Korean Air offers 10-year 1-to-1 swap for Asiana flight miles
Following consultation with South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission, Korean Air explained that the flight-based ratio reflects the similar accrual structures of both airlines’…
Dhaka airport’s 99% completed third terminal facility remains unused nearly two years after partial launch
The launch of third terminal faces delay, as CAAB is still negotiating an operation and maintenance agreement -- a prerequisite for starting services -- with the Japanese…