Asia
The latest aviation news and new air services from world’s leading airlines, airports and tourism authorities in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Qatar Airways invests in fellow oneworld member
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Gulf carrier Qatar Airways has made its first major investment in an Asian airline as it seeks to expand its global influence.
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Singapore Airlines ups A380 luxury with $850m cabin makeover
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The new cabin design for the Singapore flag carrier’s fleet of Airbus A380s features double beds, 32-inch TV screens and swivel chairs.
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China to dominate world aviation market from 2022
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China will displace the US as the world’s largest aviation market in 2022, while the country's seat capacity this year is set to top 800 million...
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Routes Asia in Brisbane: Australia’s river city
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Routes Asia 2018, the only route development forum for the Asia-Pacific region, is heading to Brisbane, Australia.
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Singapore Airlines firms up $13.8bn aircraft purchase
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The national flag carrier of Singapore has placed a firm order for 39 new aircraft, with an option for 12 more.
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China Southern Airlines pushes dual hub strategy with Boeing order
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China Southern Airlines has finalised an order for 38 Boeing aircraft as it readies for the opening of Beijing Daxing International Airport.
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Finnair focused on Asia growth
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Finland’s flag carrier and largest airline is uniquely placed to increase traffic to Asia, while closer to home benefitting from Lapland’s...
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ASM Launches 2018 Asia training programme
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Introducing the world’s most comprehensive air service development training programme specifically tailored for the Asia marketplace.
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Global air travel demand increases to 3.8 billion
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Global airlines carried 3.8 billion passengers on scheduled services last year, an increase of 7 percent on the previous 12 months, representing an...
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Air France deal to boost long-haul routes
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Air France has signed a new joint venture deal with Vietnam Airlines and is in advanced talks with India’s Jet Airways.
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Visualising the future of aviation: The World Routes trend wall
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Throughout World Routes 2017 in Barcelona, our artist Paula Bressler captured some of the key images and quotes on the major challenges and...
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World's busiest international passenger routes revealed
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As hundreds of airlines from around the world gather in Barcelona for World Routes 2017, Routesonline can reveal the top international routes by...
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Guam undeterred despite mounting North Korea tension
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Despite North Korea's nuclear threat against Guam, the small US territory is continuing to expand its aviation market to cater for growing tourist...
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China's airlines stretch their wings
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As the story of China’s rapid growth in long-haul travel unfolds, independent aviation consultant Edmond Rose analyses the ongoing expansion.
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The world's busiest passenger air routes
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Routesonline reveals the top 20 busiest air routes in the world by passenger numbers and analyses the services growing at the fastest pace.
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Dublin secures first direct Asia-Pacific service
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Dublin has secured its first direct route to the Asia-Pacific region with Cathay Pacific.
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China Eastern to add 250 aircraft to its fleet by 2022
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China Eastern Airlines, the second-largest airline in China by passenger numbers, is preparing to significantly expand its fleet over the next five...
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Cathay Dragon set to modernise fleet with Airbus A321neo deal
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Honk Kong-based regional carrier Cathay Dragon is poised to expand its operations in the region after signing an agreement for 32 Airbus A321neo...
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Brisbane international traffic hits decade-high growth
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New China Eastern routes contribute to growth at BNE
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Cathay Pacific plans to fight back with network expansion
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Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific is to expand its route network and increase its fleet of Airbus A350-900 aircraft as it grapples with...