Asia-Pacific Aviation Leaders Prepare for Coming Regional Aviation Boom
Aviation leaders from across the Asia Pacific region gathered in Cebu, Philippines, to address booming regional industry growth projections through 2050.
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Airbus Forecasts 19,500 New Aircraft Requirement for Asia-Pacific by 2043
Airbus projects a demand for 19,500 new aircraft in the Asia-Pacific region by 2043, representing nearly half of the global requirement.
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Air Connectivity: Middle East Improves, Asia-Pacific Recovers Gradually
A recent report shows 2023 air connectivity in Middle East was just 5% below 2019 level. The Asia-Pacific region lagged 13% behind 2019 levels
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Asia Pacific Airlines Ordered to Pay $2 Million in Safety Whistleblower Case
The U.S. Department of Labor has ordered Asia Pacific Airlines to pay more than $2 million in compensation for firing a pilot who raised safety concerns.
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Emirates Expands Melbourne Service with Third Non-Stop Flight
Emirates will add a third non-stop service between Dubai and Melbourne from 30 March 2025, to be operated by its retrofitted B777-300ER aircraft.
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Global Air Travel Demand Continues to Rise in October
Demand for air travel remained strong globally in October, with IATA reporting a 7.1% year-on-year increase for the month.
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Cathay Pacific Expands European Network with Munich and Brussels Routes
Cathay Pacific will further enhance its European presence by introducing direct flights to Munich and re-establishing service to Brussels in summer 2025.
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Cathay Pacific Launches New European Routes
Cathay Pacific has added Munich and Brussels to its European network as it looks to rebuild following its troubles. Services are due to be launched in the summer of 2025 and will mark a new era for the carrier, as
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First Qantas A321XLR Enters Final Assembly Line
LONDON – The first Qantas Airbus A321XLR has entered the final assembly line at the Airbus production facility in Hamburg, Germany. It marks a major milestone in the airlines planes for its fleet renewal as it looking to continue to
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Perth Prepares to Host Routes Asia 2025 Aviation Event
Perth, Western Australia is set to host Routes Asia 2025, a key event for the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific region air travel industry.