Passengers can expect higher Asia-Pacific airport charges to fund upgrades: Industry chief
Air traffic in the region is set to double over the next 20 years.
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China’s C919 plane welcomes its 500,000th passenger
Since launching commercial flights of the very first C919 on May 28, 2023, China Eastern's C919 fleet has accumulated more than 10,000 hours of safe flight operation as of Sunday…
New mini taxi service in Laos to provide eco-friendly transport options, boost employment
LOCA prioritises sustainability and focuses on three main principles – generating employment, contributing to efforts to have a sustainable city, and countering climate change.
Air China’s first plane from state-owned aerospace manufacturer makes its debut flight
The C919 features a two-class configuration with 158 seats — 8 in Business Class and 150 in Economy. This marked a significant step in China's aviation industry, as the C919…
Chinese EVs dominate as Nepal’s largest auto show opens
The auto show is expected to see transactions worth around Rs20 billion.
China’s self-driving tech fueled by innovation
Nation's collaborative approach helps advance connected vehicle services.
Butterworth-Bangkok train travel back on track
The initial phase will be a trial run for six months, says the chief of the State Railway of Thailand.
Bhutan lifts vehicle import moratorium
The vehicle moratorium was initially introduced in August 2022 to safeguard foreign currency reserves and ensure macroeconomic stability. However, with the recent economic upturn,…
Police launch investigation into Mercedes-Benz EV fire in Incheon
According to the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency, they recently interviewed the first witness and the owner of the vehicle involved in the incident. The Mercedes owner reported…
Trial by Singapore, Indonesia, Australia and NZ aims to shorten travel time on 38 flight routes
The routes include those from Singapore to Auckland, Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Christchurch, Darwin, Melbourne and Perth, as well as the Sydney to Singapore route.