Aviation News

2017 was a record year for aviation safety with 10 fatal airliner accidents and 44 fatalities.

2017: Safest year in aviation historyCommercial air travel worldwide notched an all-time high for safety last year. According to Aviation Safety Network (ASN) data,...

SriLankan searches for a way to stem its losses

SriLankan searches for a way to stem its lossesThe chairman of SiLankan Airlines and six directors have resigned in support of the Sri Lankan government's restructuring plan...

Asian airlines are dumping Darwin as a destination.

PAL dumps Darwin, goes Brisbane directPhilippine Airlines is preparing to scrap its four weekly flights between Manila and Darwin.

Hong Kong’s Christmas miracle

Hong Kong’s Christmas miracleHundreds of Filipino domestic helpers are in danger of being stranded in Hong Kong when those who bought tickets home to the...

Shilla Duty Free has expanded its reach to Jeju International Airport, securing a five-year licence to operate its duty-free stores (Credit: Donald34/Getty Images)

Shilla notches foothold in JejuShilla Duty Free continues to widen its footprint in Asia Pacific, securing a five-year licence to operate its duty-free stores...

Honolulu in Oahu houses Kualoa Ranch, the second-largest working cattle ranch and farm in Hawaii

Scoot hulas over to HonoluluSingapore-based low-cost carrier, Scoot landed its first US flight at Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) Airport in Honolulu...

Cathay Pacific.

Cathay Pacific's Washington route to be airline's longestCathay Pacific will make Washington Dulles its seventh U.S. gateway beginning Sept. 16, 2018.

Batad Rice Terraces, North Luzon, Philippines

PH inks deal with SIA to boost Indian arrivalsThe Department of Tourism (DOT) signed an agreement with Singapore Airlines (SIA) for joint marketing activities to promote the...

The first flight commercial flight linking China and the South Pole landed on December 16

China builds Antarctic connectionChina has landed its first commercial flight on the world’s seventh continent on December 16, marking the country’s first trip...

Passsengers from flight TR7 with goodie bags to mark the occasion.

Flying high: Changi Airport crosses 60-million milestoneChangi Airport Group (CAG) celebrated the milestone of 60 million passenger movements in 2017, a first in a calendar year, on...