Aviation News

Airbus remains in discussions with Emirates with hopes of securing a deal.

Airbus A380 placed on life supportAirbus’ flagship aircraft programme risks being shuttered as the company remains in discussions with Emirates, a key buyer of...

Indian government sets out its stall for Air India sale

Indian government sets out its stall for Air India saleReports from India indicate the Narendra Modi government will break up its debt-ridden flag carrier Air India into four...

The Cambodian government has approved a plan for a new airport in Kandal province, south of Phnom Penh

New airport in the works for CambodiaThe Cambodia government has approved plans to build a new airport in Kandal, the southern part of the capital, although key...

An aerial view of the northeast coastal city of Trabzon, Turkey.

Narrowly-averted plane disaster off Turkish coastA passenger plane skidded off a Turkish runway and plunged down a steep slope, stopping metres off the edge of the Black Sea...

Kaaba in Makkah with Muslim pilgrims from all over the world praying together

MAS packs in the pilgrims to Saudi ArabiaMalaysia Airlines Bhd (MAS) is eyeing an expansion of its market share to 10% in Muslim pilgrim charters to Saudi Arabia, and...

Air India likely to attract renewed interest from investors.

Global airlines await Air India sale conditionsThe sale of Air India has been nudged a step forward with an Indian government decision to allow foreign investors to own up to...

Emirates will launch a new daily route from Dubai (DXB) to London Stansted (STN) from June.

Emirates makes a new connection in London StanstedEmirates will be launching a new daily route from Dubai (DXB) to London Stansted (STN) on June 8, 2018, making the first Middle...

IATA chief flags crisis as airport investment falls short of demand

IATA chief flags crisis as airport investment falls short of demandIATA director general and CEO Alexandre de Juniac has been sounding off about the state – and impact – of airports around the...

BA finds a way to curb ‘legroom wars’

BA finds a way to curb ‘legroom wars’British Airways passengers will no longer be able to recline their seats on short-haul flights, when the UK flag carrier takes...

Pets and jets in new partnership

UK carrier’s pet project to boost travelUK budget carrier easyJet and TrustedHousesitters – a company which links pet sitters with pet owners - have signed a...