Asian airlines re-route, cancel flights due to India-Pakistan fighting
More than two dozen commercial flights were diverted to avoid Pakistan airspace.
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Investors, hoteliers left waiting as flights vanish from Nepal’s Bhairahawa airport
Local businesses fear financial collapse as billions in investments tied to the airport bring no return.
Rain disrupts domestic flights, diverts international flight, blocks highways in Kathmandu
In 2025, Nepal is likely to witness above-normal monsoon rains for the second consecutive year, according to a regional consensus among South Asian meteorologists.
Boeing says China not accepting planes over US tariffs
Boeing had planned to deliver around 50 aircraft to China in 2025, said chief executive Kelly Ortberg, adding that the company wouldn’t “wait too long” to send the jets to…
Bhutan’s first private helicopter operator to begin operations this month
Headquartered in Ramtokto, Thimphu, Heli Bhutan will provide an alternative to the existing state-owned Royal Bhutan Helicopter Services Limited, which currently faces limitations…
China orders halts to Boeing jet deliveries
Beijing has also asked that Chinese carriers halt any purchases of aircraft-related equipment and parts from US companies, the Bloomberg report said.
India and China discuss resuming flights, no date set
This comes as relations continue to thaw five years after a deadly border clash.
A quick look at Cambodia’s $1.5 billion Techo International Airport
The airport is set to begin operations this July.
$215.96 million new Pokhara airport in Nepal sees first passenger flight
On Monday, Himalaya Airlines’ 144-seater Airbus A319 landed in Pokhara from Lhasa with 107 passengers.
Airline power bank ban: Those who flout rules may be fined or have device confiscated, say experts
From April 1, Singapore Airlines and Scoot will prohibit passengers from using or charging power banks in-flight. Other Asian carriers, such as Thai Airways, Eva Air, and China…