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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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Routes Asia 2017 - live content highlights
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Routes Asia 2017 will bring together a top line-up of speakers from across the region to debate the major challenges and opportunities facing Asian...
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Climbing up and up down under - Australian aviation on the rise
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Growing international trade and improved connectivity are lifting Australia into the ascendant among the general rise of the Pacific nations.
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ANA confirms Honolulu debut for special 'Flying Honu' A380
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Flights between Japan and Hawaii represent a highly competitive market - around 1.5 million Japanese travel to Hawaii annually, with airlines...
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Cathay Pacific warms to seasonal flying as Christchurch becomes latest destination
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Subject to regulatory approvals, the new service will operate for a three month period between December 1, 2017 and February 28, 2018 and will...
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Infrastructure, regulation and aircraft - what the future holds for Asian aviation
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Ahead of Routes Asia 2017 we spoke to Chin Leong Teo of Changi Airports International to hear his thoughts on the major challenges and...
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Experience the subtropical paradise of Okinawa at Routes Asia
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Routes Asia delegates can take time out from the event to enjoy Okinawa’s tourist hot spots.
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Emirates extends its passenger network to Phnom Penh in Cambodia
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Phnom Penh, located in the south-central region of Cambodia, is the most populous city in Cambodia and is a gateway to World Heritage Site Angkor...
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Singapore’s Changi Airport sees strong start to 2017
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As of January 1, 2017, more than 100 airlines were operating at Changi Airport, connecting Singapore to some 380 cities in around 90 countries and...
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Air transport ends 2016 on strong footing despite terrorist attacks, geopolitical tensions, and economic uncertainty, says ACI
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Latest data from the organisation’s membership shows global passenger traffic grew 7.3 per cent in December 2016 and 5.5 per cent for the year as a...
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Malaysia Airports advocates early positives from Runway to Success 2020 strategy
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Malaysia Airports is continuing to engage with its airline partners and stakeholders in order to capture key markets and improve short to medium...
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WHITE PAPER: Spotlight on Japan
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Find out how the Japanese market is developing and the major influencers behind its growth
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Routes Asia 2017 shortlist announced
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Airports and destinations in Asia have been recognised for their outstanding achievements in route development marketing.
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Serene Air delivers modern strategy into Pakistan’s domestic skies
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The privately-owned Serene Air commenced flights on January 29, 2017 between Karachi and Islamabad after securing its air operator certificate just...
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Beijing slot constraints closes door to American's proposed Los Angeles link
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American Airlines had originally proposed a December 16, 2016 start date for its new daily Los Angeles - Beijing flight, but a late DOT decision...
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Philippine Airlines delivers more competitive offer into key markets
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The Asian carrier is to cut more than 100 seats from eight of its A330-300s. Although a less dense configuration will result in capacity reductions...
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AirAsia X gets regulatory green light for USA flights
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The approval from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) allows AirAsia X to operate services to any destination within the US market and it...
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Finnair takes leisurely approach to long-haul network expansion
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The arrival of four new Airbus A350-900 airliners during 2017 will enable Finnair to grow its long-haul winter 2017/2018 schedule and alongside...
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Japanese etiquette for Routes Asia 2017 delegates
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We’ve compiled a guide to Japanese etiquette for Routes Asia delegates travelling to Okinawa.
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Air India sees its summer growth opportunities in the stars
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A new four times weekly Delhi – Copenhagen route will commence from May 2017, according to Air India, and will be flown using a Boeing 787-8...
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Cathay Pacific to introduce first ever Hong Kong - Barcelona service
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Cathay Pacific will offer a four times weekly service between its Hong Kong International Airport hub and Barcelona from July 2, 2017, subject to...