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.
Thai AirAsia to temporarily suspend flights
Following the temporary hibernation of flights by Indonesia AirAsia, AirAsia’s Thailand-based subsidiary will also temporarily suspend flights. In a release from the airline, AirAsia...
EU to charge higher taxes for polluting aviation fuels
The European Commission plans to introduce an EU-wide minimum tax rate for polluting aviation fuels to encourage airlines to switch to more sustainable...
Emirates expands IATA Travel Pass implementation
Emirates, one of the first global airlines to pilot the IATA Travel Pass in April, now offers the IATA Travel Pass solution to...
Japanese budget airline Skymark Airlines unveils special “Pikachu Jet”
For Pokemon fans and enthusiasts, you can catch one of the most popular Pokemon characters with Japanese budget carrier Skymark Airlines. Recently, it...
United Airlines to relax appearance standards for customer-facing employees
United Airlines will soon relax its appearance and grooming standards for its customer-facing employees, a move which it says will “create a more...
Emirates ramps up operations over summer to serve strong demand
Emirates is ramping up its operations and expanding services across its network to meet strong leisure travel demand over the summer, as entry...
Boeing 737-10 MAX performs first flight
On Friday morning, the Boeing 737-10 aircraft, the largest variant in the MAX family, successfully completed its first flight from Renton, Washington. The...
Thai Airways wins court approval for restructuring plan
Thai Airways won court approval for its rehabilitation plan to help restructure its THB 400 billion debt (~USD $12.8 billion) in a bid...
Emirates records first non-profitable year in over 30 years
Emirates Group saw an unusual yet anticipated financial result for fiscal year 2020-2021 as it recorded its first non-profitable year in over three...
AirAsia’s Teleport strengthens key routes with 737 freighter, converted A320 planes
Teleport, the logistics venture of airasia digital is further reinforcing its position as a key air logistics player in Asia with the operation...
