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Global airlines association points the way to more resilient ground handling, launches Baggage Community System

Hong Kong, May 21 -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) at the 38th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) in Cairo, hosted by EgyptAir, called for stronger implementation of global st... Read More


Malaysia Airlines adds 16th 737 MAX 8, flags two more deliveries this month

Hong Kong, May 20 -- Malaysia Airlines has taken delivery of its 16th 737 MAX 8 aircraft, with a further two of the type to join the fleet before the end of May. Read More The Boeing narrowbody, regis... Read More


China Southern Airlines reports 0.6% decline in passengers for April

Hong Kong, May 19 -- China Southern Airlines (CSA) flew 13.46 million passengers on its domestic, international and regional flights in April, down from 13.54 million in the same month a year ago. Rea... Read More


Virgin Australia upgrades airport and mobile app checkin

Hong Kong, May 18 -- Virgin Australia (VA) is introducing new checkin kiosks and bag tag printers at 10 domestic airports in Australia, as well as adding more functionality to its mobile app to make i... Read More


Korean Air unveiled Boeing 747 exhibit it donated to California Science Center

Hong Kong, May 15 -- Korean Air (KAL) has unveiled its donated Boeing 747 aircraft at the California Science Center's newly named Korean Air Aviation Gallery. Read More The donated Boeing 747-400, tai... Read More


Top Chinese aviation expert calls for self-reliant supply chain for COMAC jets

Hong Kong, May 14 -- Zhang Yanzhong, a senior academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering and the former chief scientist of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China, on April 30, 2026, publish... Read More


Qantas and WestJet codeshare agreement to include Las Vegas

Hong Kong, May 13 -- Qantas Airways has expanded its codeshare agreement with Canada-headquartered WestJet to include flights between Las Vegas and Canada. Read More In February, the Australian carrie... Read More


Air India launches program focused on young travellers

Hong Kong, May 12 -- Air India has launched "Cloud Chasers", a collection of products and services aimed at families travelling with young children. Read More The Cloud Chasers theme, featuring an ava... Read More


Akasa Air establishes leasing entity

Hong Kong, May 11 -- India-headquartered Akasa Air has set up a new leasing arm, Akasa Air Leasing IFSC Private Limited (AALI), to be based at the Gujarat International Finance Technology-City (GIFT C... Read More


Thailand's carriers asked government for jet fuel assistance

Hong Kong, May 7 -- Thailand-based airlines have called the government for urgent relief as rising jet fuel costs strain operations, the Bangkok Post reported. Read More Last week, transport minister ... Read More