Malaysia Airlines Welcomes First Airbus A330neo to Its Fleet
Malaysia Airlines celebrated a significant milestone last Friday when the first of 20 Airbus A330neo aircraft arrived at Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL).
Qantas Unveils Next-Generation Cabin Upgrades for A330 Aircraft
Qantas has announced a significant upgrade to its Airbus A330 fleet, promising passengers a more comfortable and technologically advanced experience. This multimillion-dollar refurbishment…
Avolon agrees to lease five A330neos to South Korea’s T’way Air
Aviation finance firm Avolon recently agreed to lease five Airbus A330neos to South Korean low-cost carrier T’way Air.
Malaysia Airlines’ first A330neo sports stunning patriotic look
The first of Malaysia Airlines’ A330neo orders just rolled out of Airbus’ paint shop in Toulouse, France, sporting the airline’s signature livery but with a distinctive touch of 21st century…
Vietjet Places Order for Twenty A330neo Widebody Aircraft
In a significant move that marks a new era in aviation, Vietjet Air has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to acquire 20
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Vietjet orders 20 A330neo Widebodies from Airbus at Singapore Airshow
Vietjet, Vietnam’s leading new-age carrier, and Airbus today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the order of 20 A330neo (A330-900) widebodies.
Avalon finalises order with Airbus for 20 A330neo aircraft
Avolon has signed a binding agreement for its order of 20 new A330neo aircraft from Airbus. The order firms up a memorandum of understanding signed at the Paris Airshow in June.
Hong Kong Airlines Adds More A330-300 Jets to Expedite Recovery
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With more A330s, the carrier will upgrade its operations to Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Bangkok, Taipei, and Shanghai.
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Italy’s ITA Airways Receives its First Airbus A330neo
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By selecting A330neos, Italy's national carrier, ITA Airways, is further consolidating its strategy of being an all Airbus operator
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Air Canada partners with iagos to equip an airbus a330 with climate and air quality sensors
Air Canada announced today that one of its Airbus A330 aircraft has been outfitted with special diagnostics sensors in partnership with In-Service Aircraft for a Global Observing System…
ITA Airways first Airbus A330neo with blue livery
ITA Airways first Airbus A330-900 with new blue livery has been moved out of the hangar at the Airbus Final Assembly Line in Toulouse today.
Malaysia Airlines upgrades Australian Routes To A330neos
Malaysia Airlines has decided to upgrade its fleet of A330 jets to the most recent A330neo type, promising passengers a more modern and pleasant experience on flights from Australia to…
Malaysia Airlines Chooses A330neos To Renew Aging A330 Fleet
As part of its fleet renewal strategy, Malaysia Airlines plans to buy 20 Airbus A330neo widebodies to replace its ageing medium-haul aircraft.
The 20 aircraft will comprise ten leased…
ITA-Alitalia charters an Airbus A330 to start operations
The first aircraft of Italia Trasporto Aereo to start operations is "Il Tintoretto", the Airbus A330 of over nine years provisionally borrowed from Alitalia to be used in test flights to…
Thai Airways to retire A330’s, A380s, and 747s
Thai Airways will retire all its Airbus A380s and A330s, as well as its iconic B747s.
AirAsia receives its first A330neo
AirAsia has taken delivery of its first A330neo aircraft, to be operated by its long-haul affiliate AirAsia X Thailand. The aircraft, delivered by aircraft leasing company Avolon, is the…
Virgin Atlantic announces order for 14 Airbus A330-900neos
Virgin Atlantic has announced a firm order for 14 Airbus A330-900neos, with an additional six as options, reaffirming its commitment to flying the cleanest, greenest fleet in the sky.…
Philippine Airlines reconfigures A330s
Philippine Airlines has converted the layout of eight A330-300 aircraft and introduced a new cabin product on nine of its international destinations.
This comes ahead of the launch of the…
Philippine Airlines introduces premium economy on A330s
Philippine Airlines has started to reconfigure its Airbus A330-300 aircraft with a new three-class layout, which includes the introduction of its new premium economy class.
The…
Jet2.com adds Airbus A330 to support busy summer
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has announced that a 327-seat Airbus A330 has come into operation at Manchester Airport for the summer.
It enables the company to add more seats and capacity to…
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亚航近日表示，将以空中巴士（Airbus）A330客机飞往马尔代夫及澳门1个月，并提高其他目的地的航班频率，以应付强劲的市场需求。这是亚航首次引进大型、双走道式飞机。…
Thanksgiving holiday travel on Delta
Here’s a rundown of pro tips, fast facts and nice-to-knows about how Delta people will connect you with the people and places you love during your Thanksgiving holiday.
Emirates officially unveils its first A350 aircraft
Emirates has officially unveiled the very first Airbus A350-900 to join its fleet at an exclusive event showcase in Dubai.
Hong Kong Airlines pursues international transformation with strengthening route network
Hong Kong Airlines recently celebrated its 18th anniversary and unveils its strategic development plan.
Qatar Airways Cargo partners with MASkargo
Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, is proud to announce the launch of a new strategic partnership with MASkargo, the cargo airline and subsidiary of Malaysia…
Tourism Authority of Thailand lauds ITA Airways’ initial Rome-Bangkok flight
The Tourism Authority of Thailand was among those that welcomed ITA Airways’ inaugural flight on its new direct Rome-Bangkok route.
Philippine Airlines goes with Airbus S. Fleet Performance+ suite
Philippine Airlines and its subsidiary PAL Express selected Airbus’ S. Fleet Performance + (S.FP+) suite to support predictive maintenance and health monitoring across their entire Airbus…
Thai AirAsia X opens new direct route between Thailand and India
Thai AirAsia X announced the expansion of its route network with new direct flights from Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport to the Indian capital Delhi.
Cathay Pacific to resume direct passenger flights to Hyderabad
Cathay Pacific announced the resumption of its non-stop passenger service to Hyderabad, the capital city of India’s Telangana state.
Qantas Launches Nonstop Flights from Brisbane to Manila
Thanks to the Flying Kangaroo’s new service that took off last week, Qantas customers can now enjoy the convenience of flying nonstop from Brisbane to
ITA Airways launches daily direct flights from Dubai to Rome
ITA Airways has inaugurated its first route to the United Arab Emirates with a nonstop flight between Dubai and Rome Fiumicino.
Cathay Pacific’s Aria Suite officially takes off
Cathay Pacific continues to raise the standards for customer experience as it recently unveiled its all-new Business class, Aria Suite.
Qantas Expands International Network with New Routes and Aircraft
Qantas is set to significantly enhance its international network with the addition of 220,000 seats, new aircraft, and a new route. These changes will cater
Cirium launches revolutionary aircraft maintenance tracking and projection tool
Cirium Ascend’s new Ground Events analytics tool is set to revolutionize the aviation aftermarket by providing the first truly global view of historical and projected aircraft maintenance…
AirAsia, SEGA, and ATLUS team up for new leg of The Colour of Connection campaign
AirAsia announced that it is collaborating with global gaming powerhouse SEGA and its affiliate ATLUS to bring two iconic gaming franchises to life.
Qantas to Shake Up Japan Travel with New Haneda Flights
In a significant move set to transform travel between Australia and Japan, Qantas has announced plans to shift its Melbourne and Brisbane flights from Tokyo
Cebu Pacific orders 70 Airbus A321neos
Cebu Pacific placed a firm order with Airbus for 70 A321neo, finalising a memorandum of understanding previously announced in July.
Cebu Pacific receives its 11th aircraft for 2024
Cebu Pacific received its 11th aircraft for this year in line with its ongoing commitment to expand its network and provide accessible air travel for Filipinos.
TAT welcomes Condor’s resumption of Thailand flights
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced that Condor, a German leisure airline, has resumed flights to the kingdom, with the operation of four flights a week from Frankfurt to…
Delta’s record 2025 trans-Atlantic expansion in Italy and beyond
Delta is gearing up for an unforgettable summer in 2025, offering more opportunities than ever to explore Europe’s most captivating destinations, from the sun-soaked beaches of Catania,…
SriLankan Airlines celebrates 45th anniversary
SriLankan Airlines celebrates its 45th anniversary this month, commemorating a journey that began on 1st September 1979.
Qantas Group posts strong results in 2024 report
Qantas Group, which covers Australian carriers Qantas and Jetstar, released its 2024 annual report, achieving an underlying profit before tax of $2.08 billion and a statutory profit after…
Silk Road Samarkand visitor numbers increase in second year of opening
Silk Road Samarkand, Central Asia’s largest tourist complex, has welcomed almost 46,000 visitors in the first six months of 2024, as it continues to expand and add new facilities for…
Hong Kong Airlines to resume direct service to Gold Coast, Australia
Hong Kong Airlines has announced that it will resume non-stop service between Hong Kong and Gold Coast from 17 January 2025.
Cathay is investing over HK$100 billion to strengthen Hong Kong’s international aviation hub status
The Cathay Group (Cathay) has committed more than HK$100 billion in investments over the next seven years as part of its bold strategy to further elevate its customer experience, and…
Samarkand is the second fastest growing airport since Covid in Europe and Central Asia
Samarkand International Airport (SKD) is the second fastest growing airport in Europe and Central Asia in the last five years and has just recorded its 22nd consecutive monthly increase in…
Cathay Group commits to boost investments into customer experience
The Cathay Group announced that it would put over HK$100 billion in investments into customer experience initiatives over the next seven years.
Air Samarkand operates first flights to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Air Samarkand has successfully operated an inaugural passenger flight from Samarkand to Jeddah, marking a new milestone in the airline's operations by supporting religious pilgrims.
AirAsia X presents operational stats for 2nd quarter-2024
AirAsia X released its preliminary operational statistics for the period covering 1 April to 30 June 2024, showing a significant increase in passenger numbers from where they were last year.
Vietjet inks agreements with Rolls-Royce, Lufthansa Technik
Vietjet recently signed service agreements with Rolls-Royce and Lufthansa Technik, highlighting its ongoing commitment to sustainable aviation and operational excellence.
Finnair boosts flights from London
Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, is set to boost its popular London Heathrow to Helsinki route this winter, as it continues to reinforce its position in the UK.
Fiji Airways Set to Fly with New Airbus A350 Service to Dallas
In a bid to expand its North American footprint, Fiji Airways is seeking approval for a new route to Dallas. This route will join the airline's other US destinations, which include Honolulu,…
China Eastern Airlines: Bridging the Gap Between Nanjing and Melbourne
China Eastern Airlines’ inaugural flight from Nanjing landed in Melbourne last week, marking the first-ever direct connection between the Australian state of Victoria and its
Cathay Pacific Returns to Full Pre-Pandemic Capacity in Perth and Brisbane Markets
Cathay Pacific is set to return to its full pre-pandemic capacity in the Perth and Brisbane markets. From 28 October 2024, the oneworld carrier will
ITA Airways launches new direct flight Rome Fiumicino – Bangkok for 2024/2025 Winter Season
ITA Airways, the Italian reference airline, announces the new nonstop flight between Rome Fiumicino and Bangkok, starting operations on November 16 with five weekly frequencies.
TAP resumes flights to Manaus
TAP Air Portugal has announced it will resume flights between Lisbon and Manaus, the capital of the state of Amazonia, Brazil.
From Desert to Sky: Cathay Pacific’s Remarkable Aircraft Reunion
The homecoming marks the close of a remarkable chapter in the carrier’s rebuilding journey.
Finnair’s €200 Million Cabin Revamp: Elevating Long-Haul Travel
In a symphony of innovation and elegance, Finnair has unveiled its €200 million cabin refresh across its long-haul fleet of A350 and A330 aircraft. This transformative investment
Finnair completes rollout of its €200 million new long-haul cabin
Finnair has successfully completed the rollout of its new €200 million-euro long-haul cabin renewal, with all long-haul aircraft now refurbished.
dnata launches operations in Raleigh-Durham in the USA
Expansion represents an investment of US$ 2 million and creates 25 new, local jobs with the company.
Fiji Airways Sets Sights on Expanding Australian and US Networks
Fiji Airways, the national airline of Fiji, is riding high on the jet stream of success after a record-breaking year in 2023. With over 2
TAP’s Transatlantic Trio – Airline celebrates 5 years of flights to Chicago, San Francisco & Washington D.C.
TAP Air Portugal is giving a ‘High Five’ to a trio of its transatlantic routes, with flights to Chicago, San Francisco and Washington celebrating their five-year anniversaries this month.
TAP launches new route to Florianópolis, Brazil
TAP Air Portugal is soaring to new heights with its newest route to Florianópolis, the capital of the state of Santa Catarina, in Southern Brazil.
Discover Airlines opens long haul base in Munich and significantly expands its programme
Discover Airlines is significantly expanding its operations at Munich Airport in the coming year and is adding long-haul destinations to its existing short and medium-haul services.
Vietjet offers 50% off on Business and SkyBoss ticket prices
Vietjet is thrilled to offer an incredible 50% discount (excluding taxes and fees) on all Business and SkyBoss tickets for both domestic and international routes!
oneworld says “Bula” to Fiji Airways as its 15th full member airline
oneworld®, the world’s airline alliance, has announced that Fiji Airways is to become its 15th full member airline.
Airbus secures THAI A320 cabin retrofit deal
Airbus has reached an agreement with Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) to retrofit its fleet of 20 A320ceo aircraft with reclining business class seats, marking the…
Viva Las Vegas with Aer Lingus
Get ready to experience the glitz, glamour, and excitement of Las Vegas, as Aer Lingus announces the launch of its greatly anticipated inaugural flights from Dublin to the Sports and…
Discover Denver with Aer Lingus as inaugural flight takes off
Aer Lingus’ inaugural service direct to Denver, Colorado, took to the skies at 3:30pm today from Dublin Airport, as the Irish airline continues to expand its transatlantic offering.
Qantas Adjusts Asia Network: Suspends Sydney-Shanghai Flights Adds Brisbane-Manila
Qantas will suspend the Sydney-Shanghai service on 28 July and will introduce new routes from Brisbane to Manila beginning 28 October 2024, as well as extra flights to Singapore and India.
TAP launches mega promotion to travel from September to March
TAP’s UK customers can enjoy great travel deals for flights from September to March, thanks to a fantastic new mega price promotion with offers that are not to be missed.
TAP’s Stopover Programme brought an additional 214,000 tourists to Portugal in 2023
TAP's Portugal Stopover Programme was used by 214,000 tourists in 2023 allowing them to explore Lisbon or Porto during a one to ten day stopover on their outward or return journey.
RwandAir takes off with daily direct flights to Kigali from London
RwandAir has begun its daily direct services between London Heathrow, Terminal 4 and Kigali as the airline grows to meet strong demand from the UK market.
Vietjet’s Q1 performance sets new standards for aviation growth
Overcoming the challenging aircraft shortages in the aviation industry, Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company has reported outstanding business performance in Q1/2024, providing a strong…
Aer Lingus continues to soar with return to Minneapolis-St. Paul
Aer Lingus is flying high, as the newly returned Minneapolis St. Paul (MSP) route takes off from Dublin Airport for the first time since it was paused in March 2020.
Melbourne on sale with Qantas
Australia’s national carrier, Qantas, has announced a limited run of sale fares to Australia. The sale will run from 29 April until 4 May 2024 and follows a week of campaign activity in the…
Direct Melbourne-Hangzhou flights to start in June
Beijing Capital Airlines is adding a second non-stop route from Melbourne.
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Turkish Airlines flying high with record passengers in 2023
Turkish Airlines, Türkiye’s national carrier, enjoyed a record year for passengers after flying 83.4 million people in 2023
TAP reaches record net income of EUR 177.3 million in 2023
In 2023, TAP recorded its record net income, generating a profit of EUR 177.3 million, an increase of EUR 111.7 million over the previous year, when a result of EUR 65.6 million had been…
Malaysia Airlines announces strategic global partnership with Manchester United
In a significant move to enhance its global reach, Malaysia Airlines today signed a strategic, multi-year partnership with the Manchester United football club as its Official Commercial…
Vietjet strengthens Asia-Pacific connectivity, launches Hanoi-Sydney Route
Vietjet has opened new direct routes connecting the capital city of Hanoi with the beautiful port city of Sydney, bringing the total number of routes connecting Vietnam and Australia to 7 …
AirAsia Malaysia Launches Services to Perth
AirAsia Malaysia’s inaugural flight at Perth marks a significant milestone in the Australian aviation market; the new service strengthens the connection between Malaysia and Australia and…
Cathay achieves target of 70% of pre-pandemic passenger flights, covering around 80 destinations by the end of 2023
We bring you excerpts from the Cathay Pacific Airways Limited 2023 Annual Results report, where Ronald Lam Chief Executive Officer stated that “We are ready to unleash the potential and…
Aer Lingus’ mega Manchester March sale
Aer Lingus has launched a mega March sale on its direct transatlantic routes from Manchester, with £200 off return Business Class flights.
TAP strengthens operations to Brazil and North America
This summer, TAP is increasing its offer to destinations in major markets, such as Brazil and North America. In Brazil, six flights a week will be added to Recife, for 13 weeks.
‘Seas the day’ with Aer Lingus’ winter sun savings
Aer Lingus has launched a new limited-time campaign for customers looking to bag a last-minute break in Barbados this winter.
VietJet celebrates the year of the dragon with super deals from just SGD80
From now until 26 February 2024, Vietjet offers hundreds of thousands of Eco tickets starting from just SGD80 (USD60)/one-way (including all taxes and fees), across its entire flight…
Cathay Pacific resumes direct flights connecting Chennai and Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s home carrier Cathay Pacific is excited to have resumed its Chennai-Hong Kong service, with its first flight from Chennai International Airport having taken off on 2nd February…
The grand return of the ‘Love Connection’ Campaign: Vietjet offers 50 Indian couples free flights throughout Vietnam
Celebrating participation in the prestigious Gujarat Vibrant Global Summit 2024 in India, Vietjet is delighted to extend exclusive promotional offers to its valued customers.
Dusit Princess Phatthalung opens in Thailand with 132 keys
Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has continued its domestic expansion with the soft opening…
Amanyara reopens as a reimagined sanctuary following seasonal closure
A haven of space and seclusion among lush coastal surroundings, Amanyara, Turks and Caicos, has reopened after a seasonal closure as a reimagined sanctuary following renovations of the…
Air Samarkand receives Air Operator Certificate (AOC)
Air Samarkand has moved nearer to the launch of charter flights and scheduled services after receiving its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Uzbekistan Ministry of Transport’s Civil…
SriLankan Airlines welcomes another aircraft to its fleet
SriLankan Airlines recently welcomed the arrival of a wide-bodied Airbus A330-200 aircraft wet-leased from Air Belgium, giving a further boost to its fleet.
SriLankan Airlines boosts fleet with addition of Airbus A320 4R – ABS
SriLankan Airlines has added a newly leased Airbus A320 aircraft bearing the serial number 4R – ABS to the fleet bumping up its total aircraft count to 22.
Finnair continues Summer 2024 expansion
Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, has added even more flights to its growing Summer 2024 schedule, due to increased global demand for travel.
Inventive identity: TAP names regional aircraft after the historic city of Guimarães
TAP Air Portugal has named an aircraft from its regional fleet after the historic city of ‘Guimarães’, the birthplace of Portuguese identity.
First Airbus A321neo Joins ITA Airways Fleet
A delivery ceremony for ITA Airways’ new Airbus A321neo was held last Friday at the Airbus manufacturing facility in Hamburg in the presence of Francesco Presicce, ITA Airways…
Malaysia Airlines Rolls Out Free Wi-Fi To All Classes
Malaysia Airlines has begun offering free Wi-Fi in all cabin classes on selected widebody aircraft, adding to the carrier’s past efforts to improve the value of its connectivity on…
ITA Airways launches new Rio de Janeiro – Rome nonstop daily flight
ITA Airways launched its nonstop service between Rio de Janeiro and Rome.
RwandAir enhances its fleet with a seventh Boeing 737 aircraft
RwandAir is continuing its fleet expansion with the delivery of its seventh Boeing 737 aircraft. The Boeing 737-800, registered 9XR-WY, will be based at the carrier’s Kigali hub and will…
Aer Lingus celebrates two years of direct flights with half a million passengers from Manchester Airport
Aer Lingus is celebrating two years of flying direct from Manchester Airport across the Atlantic, having flown up to half a million passengers since it launched services in October 2021.
Aer Lingus celebrates the 16th Player!
Aer Lingus, the Official Airline of the IRFU, continues to bring the Home Advantage to France as the airline celebrates the dedicated supporters affectionately known as the ‘16th Player’.
TAP Air Portugal hits new North American milestone
TAP Air Portugal has flown more than one million customers on its routes to the United States and Canada so far in 2023.
Qatar Airways Expo 2023 Doha livery revealed
Qatar Airways is proud to welcome the new Expo 2023 Doha livery to its fleet and commemorate its role as the Official Strategic Partner for the landmark event.
China Eastern Announces The Resumption Of Service To Brisbane
China Eastern Airlines has announced that from 31 October, it will once again operate nonstop flights between Shanghai and Brisbane.
China’s second-largest airline will start with…
Thai Airways to buy up to 95 new jets as per sources
Thai Airways is in talks with Boeing and Airbus on a potential order of more than 90 jets as it pursues restructuring and gears up for booming travel markets, industry sources told Reuters.
TAP’s multi-destination super sale
TAP gives customers a September to remember, with the launch of its new cross-network sale, offering super fares across Europe and beyond.
Take to the skies with Aer Lingus’ super September sale
Aer Lingus has launched its September sale with great fares available from its newest transatlantic hub, Manchester, in addition to super savings on short-haul services between the UK and…
Dohop empowers Norse Atlantic Airways and Thai Vietjet to offer connected journeys
Dohop, the European market leader for alternative interline solutions, has announced it will now enable Norse Atlantic Airways and Thai Vietjet to offer seamless and connected journeys to…
TAP Air Portugal voted Europe’s favourite airline for sixth consecutive year
Tap Air Portugal has been voted as Europe's favourite airline for the sixth year running at the ninth edition of the US Trazee Awards.
VietJet to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Tiruchirappalli from Nov 2
Vietnam’s leading new-age carrier, VietJet officially welcomes Indian passengers on direct flights connecting Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) from November 2,…
Finnair showcases its new look to destinations
Finnair is bringing its new elevated long-haul experience to more destinations than ever, as it prepares to celebrate its centenary later this year.
Oman Air runs up to 26 flights per day between Muscat and Salalah as Khareef Tourism surges
With the khareef season in full swing, Oman Air has increased its flights between Muscat and Salalah, reaching as many as 26 per day during the recent long weekend.
Iberia joins British Airways and Qatar Airways to expand the world’s largest airline joint business
Qatar Airways, British Airways, and Iberia, the national carriers of Qatar, the United Kingdom, and Spain are joining forces.
Qatar Airways touches down its inaugural flight to Toulouse, France
Qatar Airways has begun its new direct service from Doha, Qatar to Toulouse, France, this July, marking Qatar Airways’ latest efforts to expand its network in France.
Vietjet takes flight across India, fueling tourism boom within Asia
The airline announces flight across India, embracing its role as Vietnam's tourism ambassador, opening the door for greater tourism between the two countries.
Delta Orders 12 Additional Airbus A220 Aircraft
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In service with Delta, the A220 has proven to be a game changer in its size category in highly competitive North America markets.
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Emirates Group ramps up recruitment globally
The Emirates Group is laying the groundwork for its next big growth phase with a mammoth drive to recruit the best minds and talent globally across 180 unique roles.
IATA: Hong Kong Aviation Will Fully Recover by the End of 2024
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Hong Kong government introduced a labor importation scheme to ramp-up the airport workforce by 6,300 workers from the Mainland of China.
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Vietjet to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Brisbane
Vietnam’s leading new-age carrier, VietJet has announced direct flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Brisbane, making it the first-ever carrier to fly directly between Vietnam and…
ITA Airways launches new Washington – Rome connection
The Italian National Day marks the launch of the new ITA Airways Washington Dulles - Rome Fiumicino direct flight.
Air Canada inaugurates international flights from Montreal to Toulouse and Copenhagen
With the arrival of two flights in Europe today, Air Canada has inaugurated two strategic non-stop routes from its Montreal global hub to Europe.
Latest generation A220 arrives in Thailand
The latest generation A220 passenger aircraft has arrived in Thailand as part of a demonstration tour of South East Asia.
New Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Ottawa Flights on Air France
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New Air France Paris-Ottawa flights expected to drive increased business events from Europe to the Canadian capital
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Virgin Australia Tokyo Launches With B737-700 Amid B737-Max Delay
After Boeing missed its deadline for delivering the airline’s first B737-8s, Virgin Australia will not debut the B737-8 on its first Cairns-Tokyo Haneda service in June. Instead, it will…
Philippine Airlines to Buy 9 A350-1000s for Ultra Long Haul Fleet
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New aircraft will join two A350-900s already in service and currently flying to destinations in North America, Asia and Australia
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Vietjet reports VND168 billion profit in Q1/2023
Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company has recorded its positive performance in Q1/2023, resulting from stable domestic flight operation and expansion of the international network.
Vietjet stays firm on international network’s expansion
Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company successfully organized its General Meeting of Shareholders (GMS) and announced its upbeat growth plan for this year.
Air Mauritius to resume Delhi-Mauritius direct flights from 4th May 2023
To mark the resumption of direct flights from Delhi to Mauritius, Air Mauritius in association with the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority organised a Networking Gala Evening at Hotel…
Aer Lingus increases capacity on daily Manchester-New York route
Aer Lingus has increased capacity on its daily Manchester to New York services, which now operate on an Airbus A330 for the first time, increasing available seats on each flight by 72% over…
Vietjet Launches Ho Chi Minh City to Sydney Flight
The Vietnamese low-cost airline Vietjet inaugurated its routes to Australia on April 13 with a flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City to Kingsford Smith…
TAP celebrates Emerald Isle anniversary
TAP Air Portugal is celebrating its fourth year of flying between Portugal and the Irish capital following the launch of its inaugural flight on March 31 2019.
Oman Air increases flights to Moscow
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has increased the frequency of flights to Moscow as part of its summer schedule.
Finnair shifts its sustainability efforts up a gear
Finnair is shifting its sustainability efforts up a gear with the launch of a new range of environmentally focussed initiatives.
Vietjet Announces New Service To Brisbane In June
In June, Vietjet will begin operating twice-weekly flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Brisbane, making it the first airline to connect the two cities directly.
Outbound flights will…
Vietjet opens first ever direct flights between Vietnam and Queensland in June
The airline will operate twice weekly services between Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) from June 16, 2023, every Monday and Friday.
Vietjet to fly direct to Queensland starting June
Vietjet will launch the first non-stop flights connecting Vietnam to Queensland this June following its announcement of two services between Ho Chi Minh City and Melbourne/Sydney in a…
ITA Airways increases connections from Brazil to Italy
ITA Airways is enhancing its São Paolo – Rome Fiumicino direct flight to meet the expected increase in demand. Starting from August 2023, the Company will add 4 weekly frequencies to its…
ACS arranges over 40 charter flights to Turkey and Syria
Air Charter Service’s passenger and cargo teams have arranged more than 40 charter flights to Turkey and Syria since the devastating earthquakes in Turkey on 6th February.
Stopover and rediscover Portugal with TAP
TAP Air Portugal has reintroduced its popular Stopover scheme to allow customers to rediscover Portugal.
Lufthansa Orders 22 Long-Haul Aircraft
The Lufthansa Group is investing in additional cutting-edge long-haul aircraft. The Group Executive Board has ordered ten Airbus A350-1000 passenger planes, five Airbus A350-900 planes,…
Oman Air receives New Boeing 737 MAX 8
Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced the delivery of a new Boeing 737 MAX 8 from CDB Aviation.
Lufthansa orders new Airbus and Boeing aircraft worth $7.5 billion
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The Lufthansa Group is also in advanced negotiations to acquire further long-haul aircraft which could be made available at shorter notice
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VietJet Announced New Service To Sydney
VietJet announced it would begin service to Melbourne in April of this year, and now the airline has announced the expansion of its service to Sydney.
Vietjet will operate three…
SmartLynx Airlines receives Foreign Air Transport Operator Certificate in Australia
The global ACMI, charter and cargo operator SmartLynx Airlines has received Australian Foreign Air Transport Operator Certificate (FATAOC) granted by the Australian Civil Aviation Authority.
Get closer to the Super Bowl with Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus offers seamless connections from the UK via its Dublin hub to 12 North American cities, including popular locations across the West Coast, such as San Francisco, Seattle and Los…
Airbus to recruit engineering, IT talent at Aero India 2023
Airbus will host a public ‘meet-and-greet’ event aimed at recruiting engineering and information technology (IT) talent at the Aero India air show in Bengaluru on 16 and 17 February, 2023.
Vietjet parent company reports profit of nearly USD38.7 million
Vietjet has transported 20.5 million passengers on 116,000 flights in 2022, of which domestic transport grew by 20% over 2019’s, supporting the airline’s recovery momentum.
Avalon 2023 outlook: Global aviation traffic to reach pre-pandemic levels by June
The aviation sector is set to thrive in 2023 with global traffic to reach pre-pandemic levels by June, according to a paper published today by international aircraft leasing company Avolon.
Turkish Airlines designs UEFA Champions League themed aircraft
Turkish Airlines has designed a special aircraft for UEFA Champions League, one of the world’s most followed sports events.
TAP increases flight frequencies to key markets for summer 2023
TAP Air Portugal (TAP) is to increase its routes to the Americas in the summer of 2023, offering a total of 17 additional flights during this peak period.
Finnair completes hat-trick of Doha routes
Finnair is launching daily flights from Helsinki to Doha, as it continues to expand its Asian network. This route follows in the footsteps of Finnair’s recently launched flights from…
Aer Lingus launches largest UK transatlantic summer schedule to date
Aer Lingus has launched its biggest ever summer 2023 schedule for UK customers with a record-breaking 2.25 million seats on sale to North America.
Korean Air takes delivery of first A321neo
Korean Air has taken delivery of its first A321neo, becoming a new operator of the best-selling A320 Family. Korean Air’s A321neo features the new Airbus Airspace cabin, bringing premium…
TAP flies half a million customers between Brazil and Europe over Summer 2022
Customers travelling on TAP Air Portugal flights between Brazil and Europe reached more than half a million in the three months leading up to October 2022.
Air Canada launches live TV onboard select domestic flights
Air Canada has launched Live TV on select aircraft and domestic routes, becoming the only Canadian carrier to offer customers the ability to cheer on their favourite sports teams by watching…
Aer Lingus states number of flights to the US has increased 236%
Aer Lingus the Irish carrier reveals their number of flights* to the United States has increased 236% since US borders reopened 12 months ago.
Qatar Airways celebrates opening of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is officially underway and Qatar Airways, as the official airline of the journey, is marking the month-long tournament with special football-themed experiences…
Airbus Begins Assembling A321s In China
Airbus began producing the first A321 aircraft in Tianjin, China after the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in the country’s north improved its manufacturing capabilities.
Ever since the…
Qatar Airways flies Qatar National Football Team and 140 FIFA Legends to the FIFA World Cup 2022
Qatar Airways and FIFA are giving match ticket holders the chance to play in the FIFA Fan Tournament with FIFA Legends in Al Bidda Park at the FIFA Fan Festival.
Garuda Resumes Nonstop Flights From Melbourne To Bali
Garuda Indonesia has announced that on 10 December 2022 will resume its service from Melbourne to Bali. Just three weeks after announcing it will resume flights between Melbourne and…
Fly Moscow to Goa via Aeroflot from 2nd Nov
Russian flag carrier Aeroflot said it is set to launch its flight services to Goa from Moscow, starting 2 November.
Saudi RIA airlines to order 80 jets?
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is in talks with Boeing Co. and Airbus SE regarding orders for about 80 jets, the first aircraft purchases for the new national airline, RIA.
AirAsia X Group relaunch strategy gaining strong momentum
The AirAsia X Group (AAX) relaunch strategy continues to gain strong momentum as the airline remains focused on its medium haul markets in the short term, where proven demand is strongest.
Vietjet to operate new flights to Kazakhstan
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Kazakhstan, Vietjet has announced new routes for Almaty city and Nha Trang city – the tourism capital in central…
Qantas Resumes Direct Brisbane Tokyo Services On 1 December
The Sunshine State’s tourism industry will get a boost from 1 December 2022, when Qantas will resume three weekly flights between Brisbane Airport and Tokyo’s Haneda Airport.
Ryan…
Is Airbus’ Flagship Airliner The A350 Worthy To Replace The A380?
Back in 2019, at their annual conference, Airbus officials announced that the A350 would replace the A380 as the company’s premier passenger plane due to financial factors.
The A380…
Now fly ITA New Delhi to Rome from 3 Dec
Starting on 3rd December, Italy's flag carrier ITA Airways passengers will be able to fly direct to New Delhi.
Korean Air to launch Budapest route and resume flights to Dubai, Phuket, and Chiang Mai
Korean Air will launch its inaugural flight to Budapest, Hungary from 3 October. It will resume its routes to the United Arab Emirates and Thailand, which have been suspended since March…
Thai AirAsia X to fly direct Thailand – Australia from December
Thai AirAsia X will fly from Bangkok to both Melbourne and Sydney, beginning December 1 and 2 this year, respectively.
Air France Suspends Pilots After Cockpit Scuffle
Air France has suspended two pilots for initiating a scuffle in the cockpit of an Airbus A320 on a flight from Geneva to Paris in June 2022.
The captain grabbed the co-pilot by the…
AirAsia X To Restore Fleet And Network After Pandemic
Following the COVID-19 downturn, AirAsia X is working to restore its network by launching additional long-haul services to Istanbul, Dubai, and London by year’s end.
The low-cost…
Airbus highlights strong commitment to Thailand
Airbus sees great potential in its military and Space businesses in Thailand and has reiterated its commitment to the company’s presence in the country.
Speaking to reporters in Bangkok…
Finnair and Qatar Airways to launch daily services from Nordic to Doha
Finnair and oneworld partner Qatar Airways have agreed to establish a long-term strategic cooperation between Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen and Doha
Qantas Site Crashes as Frequent Flyers Claim Goodwill Rewards
The Qantas frequent flyer website went down Monday morning as frequent flyers flocked to redeem the perks the airline had promised them as an apology for its recent lousy performance.…
Qantas To Build New Flight Training Centre In Sydney
To teach up to 4,500 new and current Qantas and Jetstar pilots and cabin crew per year beginning in early 2024, the Australian airline has announced that it will establish a…
Fiji Airways To Launch Service To Vancouver
Fiji Airways will add Canada to its list of destinations in November, bolstering its North American offering.
Qantas Executives Tasked With Handling Baggage
Executives and senior management at Qantas have been asked to work as baggage handlers for a three-month “contingency programme” in order to combat labour shortages and aircraft delays.
Hans Airways arrives
A new British airline is about to enter the market called Hans Airways with the arrival of its first aircraft.
The Airbus A330-200 touched down from Palma Airport (Mallorca) to…
Vietjet and Rolls-Royce ink deal for Trent 700 engines
The Trent 700 is the engine specifically designed for this A330 aircraft and is widely recognized for its outstanding efficiency and reliability
Malaysia Airlines to operate second daily flight to Doha
This additional service strengthens Malaysia Airlines and Qatar Airways’ strategic partnership, allowing passengers to travel to over 96 codeshare destinations
Finnair to unveil Helsinki-Mumbai flights from August
The Mumbai service will now start as a thrice weekly and go up to four times a week from this November
Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines inks deal with expanded codeshare
Malaysia Airlines (MH) and Japan Airlines (JAL) are expanding their codeshare operations following Malaysia Airlines' recent announcement to launch new direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to…
Cebu Pacific adds flights to Manila and Cebu from Singapore
The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (CEB), continues to boost its international network as it ramps up flights to two of its largest hubs, Manila and Cebu from Singapore.
New Hans Airways is getting ready for long-haul flights to India
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Hans Airways, the UK’s newest long-haul airline, is pleased to have attracted a highly-experienced and diverse group of Cabin Crew as its front-of-house ambassadors looking…
AirAsia first LCC to fly to Bangkok’s both airports
AirAsia Thailand will launch flights on 20 June from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Malaysia
Malaysia Airlines launches new direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Doha
Malaysia Airlines has announced that it is launching direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Doha commencing 25 May.
Qantas to unveil direct flights on Bengaluru-Sydney route for the first time
Australia’s national airline Qantas will fly non-stop from Bengaluru to Sydney, and is finalising a code-share partnership with IndiGo to make travel between India and Australia easier
Finnair Unveils New Long-Haul Business & Economy Cabins
Finnair has unveiled a new look for long-haul flights, including new business and premium economy cabins, as part of a massive investment in customer service.
Qantas Suspend Flights Between Honolulu And Sydney
Qantas will suspend all flights to Honolulu for the next two months while it adjusts its schedule and decreases capacity — the number of seats in the air – “to better match travel demand in…
Qantas Group Cuts Capacity As WA Delays Border Reopening
In light of the Western Australian government’s decision to delay indefinitely reopening its borders due to an increase in Omicron cases, Qantas has announced that it will cut its projected…
Qantas Resumes Flights To Johannesburg After A Lengthy Absence
Qantas will resume its operation in South Africa, with the flight landing to Johannesburg for the first time since early 2020 and the first “rescue flights” to bring Australians back home.
AirAsia takes off with rebranding as Capital A
Malaysia-based AirAsia is set to rebrand itself as Capital A, signaling the expansion of its services beyond its core airlines-to-cargo delivery and fintech services
Qantas Restarts Sydney-Singapore-London Flights
On March 27 of 2022, Qantas’ flagship QF1 flight from Sydney to London will once again have a stopover in Singapore, with the return of the Airbus A380 on June 19.
Qantas To Recommence B787-9 Delivery In 2022
Qantas has confirmed that it will take delivery of three further Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners as early as next year, after suspending deliveries in May 2020.
Qantas Sydney to Delhi inaugural flight takes off
A nonstop Qantas flight from Sydney to Delhi took off on Monday morning, marking the airline’s first journey to the Indian metropolis in more than 40 years.
Finnair to launch new Asian routes and focus on Japan
Finnair is gearing up for the expected gradual opening of Asia with plans to fly to over 100 destinations worldwide and new long-haul services to the Far East for Summer 2022.
Qantas prepares planes for reopening of international travel
Qantas Airways engineers are hard at work preparing the airline's fleet for international flights to commence today, the first day that Sydney is open to fully vaccinated citizens and…
Qantas and Jetstar staff to return to work to handle the demand
Qantas has recently announced an accelerated return to service, bringing back more international flights from Sydney and announcing the debut of non-stop flights to India.
Hawaiian resumes flights to Sydney from 15 December
Hawaiian Airlines is the latest international carrier to announce a return to Australia's shores, with plans to operate five flights per week between Sydney and Honolulu beginning on…
Delhi-Sydney boost! Qantas marks India return after a decade from December
The Australian carrier Qantas will start non-stop services to India after a decade as the carrier will have three-weekly flights between Delhi-Sydney from 6 December
Aer Lingus’ first non-stop transatlantic flight from Manchester to Barbados takes off
Aer Lingus’ first transatlantic service from the UK took to the skies with the departure of the airline’s first ever non-stop direct flight from Manchester to Barbados
Qatar Airways loses $4.1bn amid COVID-19 pandemic
Qatar Airways stated on Monday that it lost more than $4 billion in revenue last year as a result of lockdowns induced by the coronavirus outbreak.
Virgin Australia resumes flights to Fiji
There will be daily flights from Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane to Fiji's Nadi Airport in late December, with Virgin Australia joining the list of airlines planning to restart foreign…
THAI sells more planes as part of its financial restructure
Cash-strapped Thai Airways International (THAI) is selling three aeroplanes and a flight simulator as part of its financial restructuring efforts and ongoing efforts to modernise its ageing…
QantasLink to offer in-flight entertainment
QantasLink will soon offer all passengers complimentary in-flight entertainment options for the first time, as the regional carrier begins to roll out access through the new Qantas…
Here is Qantas’ new international flight schedule
Qantas has published the first international flights on Monday, December 20, 2021, resuming service after a whopping 21 months of absence.
Qatar Airways grounds 13 Airbus A350s
Qatar Airways grounded 13 Airbus A350s on Thursday due to fuselages “degrading at an accelerated rate” in the long-range aircraft, escalating a months-long dispute with the European…
UK ftart-up flypop’s CEO promises GBP99 flights to India
According to a report on Simply Flying, UK start-up airline flypop is eagerly planning its launch later this year.
Lufthansa orders 10 brand-new Airbus and Boeing wide-body jets
Lufthansa has announced that it will order ten brand-new wide-body jets to support its long-haul network, five Airbus A350-900 and five Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Qantas adds seven new routes and puts Dreamliner on domestic
Qantas has announced a further expansion of its ever-growing domestic network. The Australian airline confirmed start dates for seven new domestic routes.
Qantas plans to have six A380s flying again in 2023
Qantas has highlighted future plans that include the return of six Airbus A380 into operation by the end of 2023 as demand for outbound and inbound grows back to pre-Covid levels.
Trans-Tasman travel bubble ends dry spell of tourism
The much-hyped Australia-New Zealand travel bubble could pull the lever on a multi-billion-dollar jackpot for both countries.
Airlines changes we didn’t see coming before the pandemic
There has been a lot of talk about the retirement of the iconic A380 with some major airlines already announced the aircraft retirement, either permanent or temporary.
Virgin and Alliance partnership gets the OK from the ACCC
Virgin Australia and Alliance Airlines have received the green light from the consumer watchdog to expand their partnership to cover 41 regional domestic routes and two short-range…
Lufthansa phases out A380 and 747’s & launches new business class
The airline will retire their A380, B747-400s, A340-600s, along with A330-200s, B 767-300s operated by other Lufthansa Group airlines.
Qatar Airways Privilege Club cuts the number of Qmiles required to book award flights by up to 49%
Qatar Airways Privilege Club now offers the most competitive award flight pricing among Middle East carriers Members can now travel with less Qmiles and no booking fees for award flights
Ready to take off: SpiceJet first Indian low-cost airline to operate flights to UK from 4 December
Budget airline SpiceJet will launch non-stop flights connecting the key metros of Delhi and Mumbai with London’s Heathrow airport starting 4 December, thus becoming the first Indian low-cost…
Thailand Government Divest Share in Thai Airways
The Thailand government will give up its controlling stake in Thai Airways as it approved a financial restructuring for the cash-strapped airline through bankruptcy protection. The airline…
Virgin Atlantic to cut jobs and close Gatwick base
Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to downsize it business in response to the severe impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global economy. The London-based carrier said it expected a…
“The distribution market will never be the same,” Aeronology CEO on long term development contract with TravelSky
Aeronology, a new travel technology based in Melbourne, has announced a global API/GDS distribution relationship with TravelSky, China’s largest airline GDS.
Lufthansa lands twice daily with protective equipment from China
To do its part in addressing the covid-19 crisis, Lufthansa is currently operating two daily flights carrying protective equipment from China to Munich Airport with Airbus A350…
Airbus A350-1000 deployed in fight against COVID-19
Airbus continues to purchase and supply millions of face masks from China, the large majority of which will be donated to governments of the Airbus home countries, namely France,…
Lufthansa to reduce flight operations long-term
The leadership of Lufthansa is not expecting the aviation industry to return to pre-coronavirus crisis levels swiftly, if at all. And, according to its assessment, it will take several…
Airbus offers new face mask supplies to support Europe’s fight against COVID-19
Airbus has deployed a new air-bridge flight between Europe and China to deliver additional face mask supplies to France, Germany, Spain and UK health systems in support of the COVID-19…
Coronavirus: Qantas announces leadership pay cuts and network capacity reduction
Qantas Group has announced that CEO, Alan Joyce, will take "no salary" for the remainder of 2020, along with a range of sizeable cuts to its international services (reducing capacity by…
First Airbus A350-900 joins Aeroflot fleet
Aeroflot has taken delivery of its first A350-900, becoming the launch operator of the latest generation widebody aircraft in eastern Europe. The plane features a distinctive new livery…
How did Airbus fare in 2019?
Airbus has reported full-year (FY) 2019 consolidated financial results and provided guidance for 2020. “We achieved a great deal in 2019. We delivered a strong underlying financial…
5 reasons why Air Italy went bankrupt
Below are the five reasons for the demise of Air Italy.
Korean Air becomes Budapest’s latest airline
Budapest Airport’s record growth continues as the Hungarian capital announces yet another new airline for summer 2020. Korean Air, the flag carrier of South Korea, will operate…
Etihad Aviation gets approval to train Boeing pilots
Etihad Aviation Training, the specialist training division of Etihad Aviation Group, has become the first aviation company in the Middle East to gain approval from the European Aviation…
Airbus and the whale
Airbus has announced the arrival of the Beluga XL into service, providing Airbus with 30% extra transport capacity in order to support the on-going production ramp-up of commercial aircraft…
Flight to success: Airbus delivers robust aircraft performance in 2019
Airbus delivered 863 commercial aircraft to 99 customers in 2019, outpacing its previous output record set in 2018 by 8%. In the 17th yearly production increase in a row, it progressed…
TAP Air outlines steps to zero-carbon future
The national carrier of Portugal, TAP Air Portugal, recently celebrated a milestone in the renovation of its fleet by receiving its 30th new aircraft also ending the commercial operation of…
Turkish Airlines expands flight network in China
Turkish Airlines has announced the addition of Xi’an, the Chinese city with 3,000 years of history, to its flight network. Xi’an has become the flag carrier’s fourth destination in…
Aer Lingus welcomes record-breaking 2.5 million North Atlantic travellers for 2019
Aer Lingus is celebrating carrying a record 2.5 million guests during 2019 between Ireland and North America. The new high was notched up by the Irish flag carrier operating its…
Jets to Brazil: Air Europa launches new Fortaleza service
Recent weeks have seen the Latin specialist carrier Air Europa boost capacity on its South American services and launch a brand new business class product. Now, to round off an eventful…
Unlucky for some: EVA adds 13th destination to SE Asia network
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air has announced the launch of its new service between Taipei and Phuket.
EVA will be the only airline to offer a non-stop service from Taiwan to Phuket, which will…
Fiji Airways takes receipt of first A350 XWBs in South Pacific
Fiji Airways has unveiled two A350 XWBs as the latest additions to its fleet, becoming the first South Pacific carrier to receive the new wide-body aircraft.
Delivering new levels of fuel…
Airbus’ decade long partnership in the Middle East
Airbus and Strata are celebrating a decade of collaboration this week, ten years which have seen their partnerships shape UAE’s aerospace industry.
As part of the UAE’s drive to create a…
AirAsia boosts capacity between KL and SG
AirAsia has announced it will boost the number of seats available between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur with the introduction of twice-daily flights, on 10 November 2019, powered by the…
RwandAir: We’re delighted by the initial response from customers
Confident and ambitious African airline RwandAir has declared that its new Kigali to Guangzhou service is performing better than it had expected.
The three times weekly service, which…
Munich Airport to offer nearly 200 destinations worldwide this winter
At the end of October, coinciding with to the end of daylight savings time, the winter timetable season will begin at Munich Airport. The new schedule will be launched on 27 October 2019…
Korean Air launches new routes into China and the Philippines
Korean Air has announced a tranche of new routes this week, including flights to Clark, in the Philippines; Nanjing, in China on 27 October. As well as, both, Zhangjiajie and Hangzhou,…
“A better experience in every part of the aircraft” Qantas CEO welcomes A380 upgrade
The first batch of Qantas’ newly upgraded A380s welcomed their first passengers this week.
The multimillion-dollar upgrade of 12 aircraft includes new seating across expanded Business…
SIA comes to Busan to help boost passenger capacity
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced today that, as of 28 October 2019, it will take over operations of services to Busan, in South Korea, from regional division SilkAir, in efforts to…
AirAsia X places 42 plane order with Airbus
AirAsia X has finalised a firm order with Airbus for an additional 12 A330-900 and 30 A321XLR aircraft. The contract was signed by Rafidah Aziz, chairman of AirAsia X and Guillaume…
Air Canada to launch year-round Montreal-Toulouse service
Air Canada announced the introduction of year-round service between Montreal and Toulouse starting 4 June, 2020. The five-times weekly flights will provide the only year-round service…
Thomas Cook Airlines fly with Pride
With Manchester Pride’s biggest ever festival just days away, long-standing Pride partner Thomas Cook Airlines' ‘Fly with Pride’ flight to San Francisco took off from Manchester Airport…
Lufthansa expands US coverage for 2020
Lufthansa has unveiled a tranche of new services from its hubs in Frankfurt and Munich. Kicking off next summer, the main focus of the airline’s plans will centre around North America, with…
Double delight: Cathay Pacific unveils seasonal service to Niigata, returns to Tokushima
The Cathay Pacific Group is giving customers more reasons to jet to Japan this winter with the addition of two extra seasonal routes, including a new service to Niigata and the return of…
China Southern Airlines takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-900
China Southern Airlines has taken delivery of its first of 20 A350-900 becoming the newest operator of this latest generation and highly efficient twin-engine, long-range widebody…
Etihad upgrades aircraft on key Asian routes
Etihad has added capacity to several of its key Asian routes, adding larger aircraft onto its flights to Chengdu, Seoul and Shanghai.
The carrier’s daily Abu Dhabi-Chengdu route has…
Eurowings is now flying from Düsseldorf to Las Vegas
The low-cost airline of Lufthansa Group, Eurowings, is heading to Las Vegas three times a week from Düsseldorf. For the first flight with flight number EW 1172, Düsseldorf Airport…
Finnair grows operations in China
Finnair has added capacity to Beijing with three weekly flights to the new Beijing Daxing International Airport, which opens for operation on 30 September 2019. Finnair will operate to…
First show: Korean Air to introduce Boeing 787-10 for first time
Korean Air has announced it will introduce 20 Boeing 787-10s, the largest member of the Dreamliner family, for the first time in Korea, and add 10 more 787-9s to its existing fleet.…
Cebu Pacific renews fleet with order of 31 brand-new Airbus NEO aircraft
Carrier in the Philippines, Cebu Pacific (CEB) has announced it has ordered 31 next-generation aircraft from Airbus. The investment accelerates the carrier’s plan to introduce more…
Lucky Air launches flights from Pulkovo St. Petersburg Airport to Kunming
Lucky Air, the Chinese airline, started direct scheduled service between St. Petersburg, Russia and Kunming, China. Both the destination and the carrier are a new addition to the…
Air France unveils new long-haul travel cabins on Bengaluru and Delhi route
Air France, the French flag carrier, will welcome the revamped travel cabins on board Airbus A330 on the Bengaluru – Paris route effective 18 June and effective 28 June, on the…
New showcase: AirAsia unveils future of long-haul air travel at Paris Air Show
AirAsia, the Asia Pacific launch customer for the Airbus A330neo, unveiled the first of its new generation long-haul fleet at the Paris International Air Show. The aircraft will be based…
THAI to increase flights to Fukuoka route
Thai Airways (THAI) will increase the frequency of flights to Fukuoka from seven to 10 flights per week beginning 13 July, with a promotional fare for travel during 13 July - 30…
Aviation round up: Munich Airport gets radical with gnarly competition
This this week’s collection of aviation round up is mixed bag of new routes and announcements but, for the first time ever, it also features skateboarding…rad!
AirAsia cries foul after MAHB slaps new legal threat
The rift between AirAsia and Malaysia Airport Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is far from over after the airline announced MAHB has sent a letter demanding the airline withdraw its press statements.
Aviation round up: 20 years of Oneworld and the pride of Ethiopia
The first few days of February have seen a flurry of announcements hit the TD inbox, including digital transformations, re purposed aircraft and, of course a couple of new destinations.
Aviation round up: BA goes BOAC in time and Lufthansa looks to the future
Aviation this week looks to the past as well as the future with some notable tech developments, while an iconic name celebrates a century of flying by rifling through its wardrobe for a…
London Gatwick’s Shanghai surprise for business travellers
London Gatwick has unveiled a key new route with the announcement of China Eastern’s new service from the UK’s second largest airport to China’s second largest city, Shanghai.
WOW Taj: Iceland’s first direct connection to Asia
WOW air has expanded its network from Keflavik Airport by launching the Icelandic hub’s first non-stop flight to Asia, with the airline offering services to Delhi.
Etihad arrives in a “breathtakingly beautiful part of the world” for the first time
Etihad Airways said “hola” to Barcelona for the very first time this morning, when the carrier launched the virgin flight of its new service from Abu Dhabi to the capital of Spain’s Catalan…
X marks the spot: AirAsia X Indonesia is no more
Following the release of its financial results for Q3 of 2018, AirAsia revealed that AirAsia X Indonesia (IAAX) will end its scheduled operations in the New Year to become a non-scheduled…
Air China says China is the top travel destination for 24% of Brits
Air China has uncovered that almost a quarter of Brits (24%) have China as their top travel destination on their bucket list.
Qatar Airways updates seasonal routes with more flights and upgraded aircraft
Qatar Airways has announced the return of its recently-launched direct seasonal routes with more flights and upgraded aircraft on two routes from May 2019.
Etihad: Boeing 787 “fast becoming our flagship long-haul aircraft”
Etihad launches new route to Brussels and Kuala Lumpur just in for the holiday season.
AirAsia strengthens Chinese coverage with beefed up Malaysian connections
AirAsia has announced it will be pushing further into China with the launch a new direct service connecting Kuala Lumpur, in Malaysia, to Tianjin from 29 October this year.
Comfort in flights: A figment of our imagination?
Airlines compete with each other with their high-yielding business class packing it with great seats and perks, while economy class passengers are being squeezed in the cabin – literally.
Seoul becomes Croatia’s first direct far East Asia connection
Korean Air celebrated its inaugural flight from Seoul, South Korea to Zagreb, Croatia on 1 September, marking the first regular service connecting Croatia and Far East Asia directly.
Jet Airways to increase frequency of new Mumbai-Manchester connection
Jet Airways India has increased the frequency on its new direct Manchester to Mumbai service, even before the first plane has even taken off.
Gatwick Airport announces Shanghai route with surging long-haul growth
Gatwick Airport has announced a new long-haul connection from London Gatwick to Shanghai, providing additional cargo capacity and more than 70,000 new seats per year.
Virtual reality bites: Lufthansa trial VR tech on flight LH630
Lufthansa passengers to the UAE were in for a tech treat when the airline trialled its new In-flight VR prototype aboard flight LH630, from Frankfurt to Dubai last week.
All roads lead to Hajj: Thai Airways launch special flights
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) has arranged special flights for Thai Muslims to attend the Hajj Pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, with flights departing from Narathiwat…
Etihad to fly Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from Dubai to Morocco
Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its scheduled services from Abu Dhabi to Rabat, capital of the Kingdom of Morocco, replacing the Airbus A330-300 currently…
Jet Airways to launch first direct connection from Mumbai to Manchester
Opening up travel between India and the North of England, with its latest direct connection to Manchester, Jet Airways will become the largest carrier between the UK and Mumbai.
Bank holiday travel: it might be quicker to fly to New York than drive to the Lake District
Prepare for the worst if you are staycationing this weekend: travelling around Britain could be at standstill on the upcoming UK bank holiday - overseas travel looks much more attractive.
SilkAir merges with SIA as part of a three-year transformation strategy
Last year, Tiger Air was merged into the Scoot brand when owner Singapore Airlines (SIA) took a 56% ownership of the company. Now SIA has announced that its other subsidiary, regional…
Airbus and Zodiac Aerospace reveal designs for new passenger sleeping modules
It has been a week of contrast for air passenger comfort, with news of an upright-seat design from Italy and an Airbus collaboration to introduce beds on the A330, both hitting the market in…
EVA Air to start daily non-stop flights to Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, in July
EVA Air, Taiwan’s flagship independent airline will launch daily non-stop flights between Taipei and Chiang Mai.
Virgin Atlantic unveils latest fleet additions
Virgin Atlantic has unveiled the first of four new Airbus A330-200 to join its fleet.
'Daydream Believer' arrived into Gatwick for finishing touches before it enters into service in March…
PACA: Oman Air makes history with first pilot license through MPL programme
Oman Air, has taken the initiative to embrace the Multi-Crew Pilot License Programme (MPL) in close coordination with the Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) to issue the first Omani…
Malaysia Airlines to resume flights to Brisbane
Malaysia Airlines has announced that it will be reinstating direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Brisbane from 6 June 2018.
The service will run four times a week, providing 120,000…
Oman Air congratulated by GE Aviation for record breaking engine change
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, was recently praised by GE Aviation, for its record breaking Boeing 787 engine change. The procedure was completed in just 20 hours,…
Air Asia X increases flights to the Maldives
AirAsia is increasing its Maldives operations with the commencement of additional services to be operated by its long-haul affiliate AirAsia X, in addition to the daily flights currently…
“Fastest-growing airline in Europe” introduces flights to Thailand
Fly directly to Munich, the famous Bavarian capital in Germany: The new long-haul connection between Bangkok and Munich completes Eurowings’ rapidly growing offer from southern Germany. The…
Watch out ANZ, Singapore Airlines and Cathay — Hainan Airlines is coming for you
Hainan Airlines has launched a non-stop service between Shenzhen, China and Cairns, Australia. The maiden flight of Hainan Airlines HU745, took off from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport…
Virgin launches direct flight between Heathrow and Barbados
Virgin Atlantic has launched the only direct flight from London Heathrow to Barbados.
The twice weekly service operates on Tuesdays and Saturdays as part of the winter 2017 schedule…
Cathay Pacific to Gogo-go online and rolls out wifi in 2018
The Cathay Pacific Group will introduce high-speed Wi-Fi to its Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 fleets from mid-2018, in response to its customers’ growing demand for inflight connectivity. This…
Bristol Airport targets more long-haul
Following the return of direct long-haul flights to Florida and Mexico this summer and the announcement of flights to the Dominican Republic in 2018, Bristol Airport has reaffirmed its…
SriLankan Airlines’ passenger know-how reaches the APEX of service
SriLankan Airlines have added yet another feather to its cap by being honoured with a prestigious Four Star Rating by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) in the first ever…
Lucky Air to fly from Helsinki Airport
The role of Helsinki Airport as a hub between Europe and Asia strengthens as Chinese Lucky Air commences flights to Finland in winter 2018. Finavia, the Finnish airport operator, has…
Aer Lingus begins Ireland’s first direct service to Miami
Aer Lingus’ inaugural service direct to Miami, Florida took flight on 1 September from Dublin Airport.
Flight EI141 operated by an Airbus A330-200 series is the first ever scheduled…
Nanjing gets new European connection
Finnair has revealed plans for the continued expansion its Asian network, with the launch of a new non-stop connection to Nanjing, the capital of eastern China’s Jiangsu province.…
Cathay Dragon pens major deal to revamp fleet
Cathay Dragon, the Hong Kong-based airline formerly known as Dragonair, has signed a major agreement to modernise and expand its fleet.
The carrier has signed a memorandum of…
Philippine Airlines offers free onboard Wi-Fi
Philippine Airlines has started to offer free Wi-Fi to passengers on its international flights.
Under the new initiative, PAL will provide 30 minutes or 15MB of complimentary…
SIA deploys three A350s to Brisbane
Singapore Airlines has revealed plans to deploy three of its newest aircraft to Brisbane, with the gradual launch of a trio of Airbus A350s to the Australian city.
The modernisation of…
Third HNA airline to launch UK flights
China's fast-expanding HNA Group will launch another flight to the UK this winter, as it continues to develop its long-haul operations.
Two HNA-owned carriers, Hainan Airlines and…
Aer Lingus announces biggest winter schedule
Are Lingus has announced its largest ever winter schedule with 138,000 extra seats from the UK to Ireland.
New services and capacity increases across the transatlantic network offer…
China to get new connection to Serbia
China will get its first air link to Serbia next month, when Hainan Airlines launches its new route between Beijing and Belgrade.
Commencing on 15 September 2017, the new long-haul…
Air France upgrades long-haul fleet
Air France is making significant progress in upgrading its fleet of long-haul Boeing 777s with new seats and cabin products.
All 25 of the airline's 777-200s and 19 of its 43 777-300s…
Indian airlines to need 2,100 new jets
Indian airlines will need to purchase 2,100 new jet aircraft valued at US$290 billion over the next 20 years, a new report has predicted.
According to Boeing's latest Current Market…
Asian air route updates from Thai Smile, Lao Airlines, Jetstar and more
Thai Smile flies to Lucknow
Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Lucknow (India)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Thai Smile
Why? Thai Airways' regional subsidiary taps…
Qantas responds to rising Japanese demand
Qantas is responding to rising demand for travel between Australia and Japan with the launch of a new seasonal service to Osaka.
The airline has revealed plans to operate direct flights…
Fiji Airways allows passengers to “Bula Bid” for business class
Fiji Airways has introduced a new initiative that allows economy class passengers to bid for upgrades to business class.
Under the under "Bula Bid" concept, passengers can visit a…
Phuket becomes Turkish Airlines’ 300th destination
Turkish Airlines has launched its inaugural flight to Phuket, which becomes the carrier's 300th destination worldwide.
The new route commenced on 17 July and will now operate four…
Nepal’s national carrier flies into online era
The national carrier of Nepal has entered a new era with the launch of online ticketing services.
China's Xinhua news agency reported Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) as saying that the…
Delta introduces new long-haul aircraft for Asia
Delta Air Lines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft, which will be mainly deployed on trans-Pacific routes to Asia.
The new long-haul aircraft will be able to seat 306…
China gets first direct connection to Portugal
Links between China and Europe's Iberian Peninsula will continue to grow this month, with the launch of the country's first non-stop scheduled flights to Portugal.
On 25 July 2017,…
EVA to retire Boeing 747s in August
EVA Air's last Boeing 747 aircraft will be retired in August.
The 372-seat, three-class aircraft is the largest passenger jet in EVA's fleet, but these aging jets are gradually being…
Asian air route updates from AirAsia, Fiji Airways, China Eastern and more
Guiyang gets Italian charter flights
Where? Milan (Italy) to Guiyang, pictured (China)
When? Once a week, from 10 July to 2 October 2017
Who? Neos
Why? Italian charter carrier creates…
Hong Kong gets new Sri Lankan link
Hong Kong residents will soon be offered a new direct connection to Colombo, following the rearrangement of SriLankan Airlines' Asian operations.
Effective 15 July 2017, the national…
Philippine Airlines ranks amongst top ten most improved airlines
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has been recognised as being among the World's 10 Most Improved Airlines, a category within the Skytrax World Airline Awards.
The airline was ranked at six,…
Etihad starts flying Dreamliner to Beijing
Etihad Airways has upgraded its Beijing route with the deployment of its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
The modern twin-aisle jet touched down in the Chinese capital for the first…
亚航X首飞美国 抵达夏威夷
亚航长程（Airasia X）直飞夏威夷的航班日前正式启航，并成功降落在丹尼尔•K•井上国际机场(Daniel K. Inouye International Airport)，首航客座率超过90%，这也是亚航长途首条飞往美国的航线。亚航长途吉隆坡-夏威夷火奴鲁鲁航线每周四班，经停日本大阪。…
AirAsia arrives in the USA
AirAsia reached a major milestone this week when it touched down in the US for the first time.
Flight D7001, operated by long-haul unit AirAsia X, landed at Honolulu International Airport…
Brain Waves: Houston’s way-finding technology, a new travel adaptor, and more
Houston to debut new way-finding technology
Passengers are now able to find their way around Houston's airports simply by checking their smartphone. A new way-finding app has been…
Air Canada Celebrates First Montreal-Tel Aviv Flight
The departure of flight AC082 this week marks the successful launch of Air Canada's non-stop Montreal service to Tel Aviv.
This new seasonal service will operate twice weekly from June 22…
Asian air route updates from Lufthansa, Hainan Airlines and more
IndiGo boosts domestic network
Where? Delhi to Chennai (both India)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? IndiGo
Why? India's largest domestic carrier, in terms of market share,…
Cebu Pacific boosts capacity on domestic routes
Cebu Pacific will increase the capacity of several domestic routes from Manila next month, with a switch from ATR turboprop aircraft to Airbus jets.
Effective 4 July 2017, flights…
Global aircraft fleet to double in next 20 years
The number of commercial aircraft operating around the world will double in the next 20 years, Airbus has predicted.
In its latest Global Market Forecast, the European planemaker said…
Aeroflot begins Airbus 330-300 service between Moscow and London
Aeroflot has begun service with widebody Airbus 330-300 aircraft on its evening flights between Moscow and London.
Starting 1 June 2017, the airline is operating A330-300 airliners…
RwandAir announces trade competition to celebrate new service
To celebrate the launch of the first direct flight between the UK and Rwanda, RwandAir has announced a trade competition running until 14 July this year.
Any bookings made on the RwandAir…
Cebu Pacific shuffles fleet due to delivery delays
Cebu Pacific has ordered more aircraft but delayed the delivery of others, as it adjusts its fleet to match capacity requirements.
The Philippine low-cost carrier has placed an order with…
Cebu Pacific boosts Hong Kong capacity with new large jets
Cebu Pacific has taken delivery of two new large aircraft, which it will now use to increase capacity on its Hong Kong routes.
The Philippine low-cost carrier will upgrade its…
Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks launch NYC breaks from Stansted
Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks has announced four trips to New York this winter from Stansted.
After the successful launch of flights and holidays from Stansted Airport in March this year,…
Qantas boosts Sydney-Auckland capacity as Emirates pulls out
Qantas will add more seat capacity on the Sydney-Auckland sector next month, following the suspension of Emirates' services on the route.
The Dubai-based carrier currently flies its…
Fiji Airways goes year-round to San Francisco
Fiji Airways has resumed its direct flights to San Francisco, and will now operate the route all-year-round.
The trans-Pacific service commenced in 2016 as a seasonal service, but…
Gatwick celebrates arrival of first RwandAir flight
Gatwick recently welcomed the touchdown of the first direct flight between Rwanda and the UK.
The route is served by a new Airbus A330-200 and flights depart Gatwick on Tuesdays,…
Korean Air’s Dreamliner makes international debut
Korean Air’s latest long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, will make its inaugural international flight on Thursday 1 June 2017.
The twin-aisle aircraft was delivered to Korean…
RwandAir launches non-stop flights from Gatwick to Rwanda
RwandAir will launch the first non-stop flight from the UK to Rwanda.
The route will operate from May 26, three times a week, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from London Gatwick to…
Indonesia AirAsia starts flying to India
Indonesia AirAsia Extra, the long-haul low-cost carrier, will launch its first flights to India this week.
On Friday 19 May 2017, the airline will start flying from Bali to Mumbai,…
Philippines Airlines to operate Boeing 777-300ER on London to Manila route
From mid-December this year a Philippines Airlines (PAL) Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will serve the daily London to Manila route.
PAL president and chief operating officer Jaime J.…
China Southern pens major long-haul fleet deal
China Southern Airlines has continued to expand and revamp its long-haul fleet, placing an order for 20 Airbus A350 aircraft.
The deal, which is worth US$6.2 billion at current list…
Jet adds European links from Chennai, Bengaluru
Jet Airways will start flying direct from Chennai and Bengaluru to Europe later this year, with the launch of two new long-haul routes.
Commencing 29 October 2017, the Indian carrier…
Hainan Airlines to fly flagship aircraft to Manchester
Hainan Airlines revealed this week that it will deploy its flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Beijing-Manchester route.
The Chinese carrier will start operating its…
AirAsia goes large
AirAsia will introduce an Airbus A330 aircraft on two routes this month, marking the first time the short-haul low-cost carrier has utilised large, twin-aisle large aircraft.
From 19…
Jet boosts US-India links with Virgin Atlantic
A new agreement will come into force this week that will enhance connectivity between India and the US.
On Wednesday 19 April 2017, Jet Airways will start partnering with UK-based…
Qantas starts to trial fast, free Wi-Fi service
Qantas has started trialling its new free in-flight Wi-Fi service, as it moves to improve its domestic passenger services.
The carrier is working with ViaSat and nbn, the Australian…
AirAsia speeds up Wi-Fi service
AirAsia has signed a deal that will increase the speed of its in-flight Wi-Fi and entertainment services.
The group has penned a Memorandum of Understand (MoU) with Inmarsat for the…
Lufthansa second Indian A350 touches down
Lufthansa's third Airbus A350 aircraft - and the second to be deployed to India - has been delivered to the airline.
The new long-haul jet touched down at Munich Airport recently, and…
Fiji Airways extends San Francisco service
Fiji Airways is extending its seasonal service to San Francisco, following its first year of operations.
The direct US route first launched in June 2016 and will resume with the…
Indo AirAsia X to resume Asia Pacific flights
Indonesia AirAsia X, the long-haul low-cost carrier, will resume flights to destinations in the Asia Pacific region in May 2017.
The airline is planning to launch a direct connection…
Premium PAL goes non-stop on Middle East routes
Philippine Airlines will enhance its Middle Eastern operations this month, with the launch of all-non-stop flights and premium seats on routes to seven destinations in the region.…
Asian air route updates: Virgin Australia, Thai Lion, Air India and more…
Bangladesh gets low-cost Dubai link
Where? Dubai (UAE) to Sylhet (Bangladesh)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately (rising to six per week in May 2017)
Who? Flydubai
Why? New…
IAG to launch long-haul low-cost carrier
International Airlines Group (IAG), which operates BA and Iberia, has unveiled plans to launch a new long-haul low-cost carrier.
Known as LEVEL, the new airline will take off in June…
Fiji Airways takes off with record profit
Fiji Airways achieved its largest ever pre-tax profit last year, as the company reaped the rewards of its modernisation plan.
The group generated a total of FJ$84.5 million (US$40.3m)…
长荣航空最新彩绘机
长荣航空（EVA Air）近日公布了和日本卡通形象公司Sanrio合作的彩绘机，郊游机。
可爱又淘气的酷企鹅这次要出国探索世界了！天气晴朗的早晨带着他的伙伴，花丸、熊猫妹、爱困小乌龟与宠物小鳄鱼同行，加上渡假必备的帽子与相机，让旅途中充满着笑声，开始一段欢乐又放松的美好假期。
该空客A330-300客机将用来执飞台北－福冈、台北－首尔航线。…
EVA’s latest cartoon jet takes off
EVA Air has unveiled the latest themed aircraft in its partnership with Japanese cartoon creator Sanrio.
Following the previous roll-out of EVA's Hello Kitty jets, the Taiwanese carrier…
Iran Air enters new long-haul era
Iran Air has taken delivery of its first new long-haul aircraft from Airbus, as part of a huge order placed last year.
The new A330-200 marks the start of a major fleet renewal and…
Qantas unveils new international lounge
Qantas passengers travelling overseas from Brisbane Airport now have a new lounge in which to relax before their flight.
The new Brisbane International Lounge is based on the new design…
Asiana creates Korea’s first premium economy class
Asiana Airlines will debut its new premium economy class when it launches its first Airbus A350 aircraft in May 2017
The new cabin, known as "Economy Smartium", will become the first…
Oman’s eco efforts
Compared to its bustling neighbour Dubai, Oman’s quiet, natural and fairly tourist-free — for now.
“I’ve seen a growing request for travels to Oman,” says Simon Cameron, founder and…
Korean Air unveils latest long-haul aircraft
Korean Air's fleet modernisation strategy reached another major milestone this week when the airline took delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The Seoul-based national…
Virgin Atlantic to launch first direct Heathrow-Barbados flight
Virgin Atlantic has today announced plans to launch the only direct flight from London Heathrow to Barbados. The new, twice weekly service will launch on 12 December. Flights will be on sale…
Asian air route updates: Tigerair Taiwan, Sichuan Airlines and more
Jeju gets new budget service from Taiwan
Where? Taipei (Taiwan) to Jeju, pictured (South Korea)
When? Twice a day, effective 28 March 2017
Who? Tigerair Taiwan
Why? Low-cost carrier…
SIA expands in Ahmedabad
Singapore Airlines will expand its Indian operations next month with the launch of an additional flight to Ahmedabad.
Effective 26 March 2017, the national carrier will launch a…
澳航将让乘客试用免费WiFi
澳航（Qantas）2月底将开始在其国内航班上试行免费WiFi。澳航已与各类付费在线影片、新闻、体育娱乐节目服务商展开合作，预计乘客今年可在航班上观看各类实时娱乐节目。…
Asian air route updates: Cebgo, IndiGo, Air China and Malaysia Airlines
Cebgo provides first ever flights to Tablas
Where? Manila to Tablas (both the Philippines)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Cebgo
Why? Designed to stimulate traffic…
Qantas gets connected with Netflix and Spotify
Qantas passengers will be able to access extensive in-flight entertainment content later this year, as the carrier rolls out fast Wi-Fi on its domestic aircraft.
Under the new…
Indonesia eyes Russian tourism boom with direct flights
Indonesia is hoping to capitalise on the resurgent Russian outbound market with the launch of direct flights between Jakarta and Moscow.
National carrier Garuda Indonesia has revealed…
AirAsia X to suspend Mauritius flights
AirAsia X will suspend its flights to Mauritius next month, less than six months after they commenced.
An update on the Routes Online schedules database shows that the low-cost…
AirAsia reveals first ever US destination
Just weeks after it received permission to launch flights to the US, AirAsia has confirmed the details of its first ever route to the country.
On 28 June 2017, the group's long-haul…
SIA secures long-haul future with huge aircraft deal
Singapore Airlines has secured its future capacity needs with the placement of a massive aircraft order with Boeing.
The national carrier has signed a letter of intent with the US…
Etihad reports year of sustained growth as it evolves into EAG
Etihad Airways delivered another year of sustained growth in 2016, helped by new aircraft, additional frequencies and the introduction of further world-class products.
The airline…
Jet goes double daily on capital route
Jet Airways has introduced a second daily flight between New Delhi and Abu Dhabi, the respective capitals of India and the UAE.
The new service, flight 9W212, is already underway,…
Face to face: Adrian Keating, regional manager, UK, Ireland & Europe, Malaysia Airlines
What are your key priorities in your new role over the next 12 months?
I have three main priorities in 2017. Firstly, I want to raise the profile of Malaysia Airlines within the UK…
Asian air route updates: Thai Lion Air, S7 Airlines, and more…
Thai Lion roars into Western China
Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Chengdu (China)
When? Daily, effective 1 March 2017
Who? Thai Lion Air
Why? Mainly serving rising Chinese tourist…
Finnair announces new Goa route
Finnair has announced that it will be adding the Indian coastal city of Goa to its winter schedule and adding extra frequencies to many other popular winter destinations. The extra…
Etihad flies latest aircraft to Far East
Etihad Airways has unveiled plans to fly its newest aircraft to three major cities in the Far East.
The Abu Dhabi-based carrier will take delivery of nine more Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in…
澳航新增飞往中国航线
澳洲航空日前宣布，由2017年1月25日起开办每日一班往来中国首都北京至悉尼的服务，藉此开拓蓬勃发展的中澳旅游市场，并迎接2017“中澳旅游年”。…
Qantas adds new capital connection to China
Qantas’ Asian expansion strategy took another step forward today (25 January 2017) with the relaunch of direct flights to China’s capital city, Beijing.
The Australian national carrier…
Philippine Airlines sheds seats to capture premium market
Philippine Airlines will remove more than 100 seats from some of its aircraft in a bid to woo more premium passengers.
Eight of the national carrier's 414-seat Airbus A330-300s will be…
亚航X推出机上娱乐平板设备
长程航空公司亚航X将首次推出机上娱乐平板电脑，旨在提升旅客的乘机体验。
新推出的机载娱乐系统名称为Xcite Tab，旅客可在Xcite Tab电脑上观赏电影、电视剧、听音乐、玩游戏及阅读杂志。 Xcite Tab 带来高清的内容，安坐机上便可享受极致的观赏体验。…
Finnair adds Goa in long-haul expansion drive
Finnair will launch its first flights to Goa this year, as part of a major expansion of its long-haul network.
The Helsinki-based national carrier will start flying to the Indian…
AirAsia X starts offering in-flight entertainment
AirAsia X, the long-haul low-cost carrier, is aiming to enhance its onboard experience with the launch of in-flight entertainment for all passengers.
The new 'Xcite Inflight…
Spanish travel to Far East takes off
The number of Spanish travellers to destinations in the Far East is on the rise, driven by new air links, a new report has shown.
According to data from ForwardKeys, international…
Garuda eyes new routes for Chinese New Year
Garuda Indonesia is planning to take advantage of the booming Chinese outbound travel market by launching a series of new charter flights over the Lunar New Year holiday period.
The…
Philippine Airlines becomes latest Etihad partner
Etihad Airways has made Philippine Airlines its latest strategic partner.
The partnership will initially include a codeshare with the PR and EY codes to be placed on flights between…
