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Firefly takes off from Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Hong Kong, Aug. 25 -- Malaysia Aviation Group's (MAG) Firefly has started 737-800 services at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Read More The inaugural flight took off last week when 737-800 ... Read More


India's lawmakers warn of risks to flying from chronic shortage of air traffic controllers

Hong Kong, Aug. 22 -- An India parliamentary committee on aviation has warned staffing shortfalls at the country's air safety regulator and insufficient air traffic controllers are a threat to air saf... Read More


Japan Airlines celebrates 40th anniversary of 767 operations

Hong Kong, Aug. 21 -- Japan Airlines (JAL) is commemorating the 40th anniversary of entry into service of its 767s. Read More The first of the type was accepted by JAL on November 1, 1985. JAL will ho... Read More


Qantas Airways extends government contract to operate Brisbane-Palau flights

Hong Kong, Aug. 20 -- Qantas Airways has retained its contract with the Australian government to fly nonstop between Australia and Palau for another 12 months. Read More The Australian carrier commenc... Read More


Korean Air unveils refurbished lounges at Seoul Incheon T2

Hong Kong, Aug. 19 -- Korean Air (KAL) has completed renovations of two premium passenger lounges at its Seoul Incheon Terminal 2 hub. Read More It also has opened two Prestige Garden Lounges at the a... Read More


China Southern Airlines exceeds 16 million passengers flown update reports

Hong Kong, Aug. 18 -- China Southern Airlines (CSA) flew 16.1 million passengers in July, up 6.3% compared with the 15.2 million customers it carried 12 months ago. Read More In the 31 days, domestic ... Read More


Turkish Airlines to expand in China from October

Hong Kong, Aug. 15 -- In the final week of October, Turkish Airlines will increase Istanbul-Guangzhou from daily to 10 times a week with 787-9s, operate 11 rotations weekly between Istanbul and Shangh... Read More


Australia's airlines not keeping pace with domestic demand

Hong Kong, Aug. 13 -- Growth in demand for domestic air travel in Australia post COVID-19 has exceeded available capacity, the country's competition regulator reports. Read More The Australian Competi... Read More


International air travellers to Australia increased 10.6% in May

Hong Kong, Aug. 12 -- Passengers flying in and out of Australia increased to 3.3 million in May from 3 million a year ago. Read More Qantas Airways topped the market share table with 16.7% of internat... Read More


All Nippon Airways plans complimentary internet on international network

Hong Kong, Aug. 11 -- All Nippon Airways (ANA) intends to equip 80% of all cabin classes on international routes with free internet Wi-Fi by 2030. Read More The initial rollout, provided by Viasat Inc... Read More