Skytrans Welcomes First Airbus A319, Expands ACMI Operations in Asia-Pacific
Skytrans has seen the arrival of its first Airbus A319, for deployment to ACMI charter operations in the Australia and Asia-Pacific region.
Airline
Airline
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.
Manufacturer
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.
Analysis
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
Accident
Jeju Air Crash: Aircraft May Have Sustained Birdstrikes to Both Engines
According to Reuters, a source familiar with the Jeju Air crash investigation has reported the aircraft sustained birdstrikes to both engines before the landing accident.
Airline
Vietjet Strengthens Fleet with New Airbus Deliveries, Expands Network in 2024
Vietnam's premier budget airline Vietjet concluded 2024 with a significant milestone, welcoming two new Airbus A321neo ACF aircraft to its growing fleet.
Airline
Qatar Airways to Resume Flights Between Doha and Malta
Starting July 2025, Qatar Airways will launch four weekly flights to Malta from Doha, expanding its European network to nearly 50 destinations.
Airline
Emirates SkyCargo Adds 2 Additional 747 Freighters Amid Rising Demand
Emirates SkyCargo freight division has wet-leased an additional two Boeing 747 freighters to support rising global cargo demand.
Analysis
Air Travel Up 8% in November Despite Supply Chain Challenges
IATA has released data for November 2024, showing air travel rose 8% despite supply chain challenges restricting airline capacity.
Airline
Cathay Pacific to Resume Direct Hong Kong-Rome Flights in Summer 2025
Cathay Pacific will re-introduce direct flights between Hong Kong and Rome starting 5 June, marking a further European network expansion.