International
This section is dedicated to bringing you the most current and significant updates from the aviation sector across the globe. Frequent flyers, industry experts, and aviation enthusiasts alike will find a trove of information, including: airline industry movements, airport expansions, regulatory updates, innovative technologies, global challenges, and more.
Emirates phases out printed boarding passes at Dubai
Emirates is phasing out printed boarding passes for passengers departing from Dubai. The Dubai-based airline announced that from May 15, Emirates’ customers who...
Cathay Pacific to require cadet pilots to gain work experience at Hong Kong’s Airport
Cathay Pacific will require its newly qualified cadet pilots to gain two months of working experience on the ground at Hong Kong International...
Emirates, Etihad Airways sign expanded interline agreement
Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways have announced an expanded interline agreement that will provide travelers with additional itinerary options when visiting the United...
Japan Airlines to introduce first freighter aircraft in 13 years
As part of its new business model, Japan Airlines (JAL) will introduce freighter aircraft to its fleet for the first time in 13...
Indonesia’s TransNusa completes first flight using China-built regional jet
Indonesia-based TransNusa completed the first passenger flight using the China-made ARJ-21. After TransNusa gained the air operator certificates for the aircraft from the...
Etihad launches new in-flight Wi-Fi packages
Etihad has launched new “Wi-Fly” (Wi-Fi) packages to allow passengers to chat and surf while in-flight. The Abu Dhabi-based airline announced the airline...
Airbus to expand aircraft assembly line in China
Airbus will be expanding the production of Airbus A320 Family aircraft in China. During a French state visit to China, Airbus signed new...
WATCH: Ryanair flight lands with nose gear failure at Dublin Airport
A Ryanair Boeing 737-800, registered as EI-DHH, experienced a nose gear failure while operating flight FR-5542 from Liverpool to Dublin. The incident happened...
Changi Airport relaunches Free Singapore Tour for transit/transfer travellers
Travelers connecting at Singapore’s Changi Airport will once again be able to enjoy free tours of the city and island. In a release,...
EVA Air orders five additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
Taipei-based EVA Air has placed an order for five additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, in a move that will boost the airline’s long-haul capacity...
