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The A350 XWB’s Airspace by Airbus cabin is the quietest of any twin-aisle aircraft.

Emirates bets big with AirbusDUBAI - Emirates Airline says its order of 50 A350-900s will strengthen its business model “to provide efficient and...

Incheon will be pushing through a major expansion by 2024 to raise annual passenger capacity to 106 million.

Incheon airport to be expanded by 2024SEOUL – South Korea’s main aviation gateway Incheon will be expanded by 2024 under a 4.84 trillion-won (US$4.2 billion)...

From left: Kiwi.com CEO Oliver Dlouhý, airasia.com CEO Tony Fernandes and airasia.com head of airline distribution Rajiv Kumar at the launch of AirAsia’s online offering to include other airlines on airasia.com.

AirAsia will now sell flights from other airlines on its digital platformSINGAPORE – In a push to become Asia Pacific’s leading travel and lifestyle platform, AirAsia will be selling flights from...

Qantas will mark its special anniversary with a year of celebrations.

Happy landings as Qantas begins its 100th yearSYDNEY – Qantas has successfully flown its Project Sunshine flight from London to Sydney.

Anyone for sushi? Sir Richard Branson having fun in Brisbane

Virgin Australia on track for TokyoBRISBANE - Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Airlines Group, has marked the airline’s success in securing a slot at...

Thai Airways disappoints 200 prospective flight attendants

Thai Airways disappoints 200 prospective flight attendantsBANGKOK - Thai Airways has told 200 flight attendants that they won’t be joining the airline after selecting them from 4,000...

Qantas will continue to connect Singapore with Brisbane.

Emirates cleared to drop Singapore-Brisbane flightsSINGAPORE - The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCS) has approved Emirates Airline‘s request to suspend...

Cathay Pacific was due to host AAPA’s 63rd Assembly of Presidents

Blow for Hong Kong as airline conference aborts take-offKUALA LUMPUR - The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has cancelled its 63rd Assembly of Presidents, due to be held in...

Bangkok Airways is one of five carriers seeking a reduction in fuel tax.

Budget carriers feeling the heat in ThailandBudget airlines operating to and from Thailand have called for help in the face of losses attributed to falling demand, high...

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce with his ultra-long-haul flying team.

Next step, non-stop London-Sydney for QantasSYDNEY - Qantas is about to embark on its second ultra-long-haul research flight as part of scientific studies – tagged Project...