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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ANALYSIS: Airlines in Southwest Pacific - The Biggest and Fastest Growing Operators
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Ahead of this year's World Routes forum, Routesonline is providing another look at our series of articles on the leading airlines and airports and...
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Cathay Pacific Goes MAD With European Network Growth
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Although not formally confirmed by the airline, Cathay Pacific plans to offer a four times weekly link between Hong Kong International Airport and...
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Small Planet to Support Sky Angkor’s Winter Routes
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Under the terms of the deal, which will run for an “at least five year” period, Small Planet will initially base four Airbus 320s in Cambodia...
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ANALYSIS: Airports in South Asia - The Biggest and Fastest Growing Gateways
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Ahead of this year's World Routes forum, Routesonline is providing another look at our series of articles on the leading airlines and airports and...
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Austrian Airlines Returns to Shanghai; Interest in Hong Kong Market
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The return to Shanghai highlights the continued importance of the Chinese market to the leading European carriers and the high value attached to...
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AirBridge Cargo Debuts in Singapore; Manchester set to Follow
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AirBridgeCargo’s new link to Singapore establishes the first dedicated freight link between Changi International Airport and the Russian capital...
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Saudia Outlines Initial 787 Routes
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According to its latest schedule update, Saudia will place the 787-9 into passenger operation from February 1, 2016 with its first scheduled flight...
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Air China Flies into Auckland Supported by Air New Zealand Alliance
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Under the alliance Air New Zealand will continue to operate daily between Auckland and Shanghai, while Air China will operate this new service...
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Jetstar Confirms New Regional Markets in New Zealand
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The airline will introduce Nelson, Napier, New Plymouth and Palmerston North to its network starting from December 1, 2015, bringing low fare...
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Qatar Airways Hits 100 Weekly Flights to India as Nagpur Link Returns
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The oneworld alliance member will reinstate its flights to Nagpur from December 1, 2015 with a daily Airbus A320 rotation. The resumption of...
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Korean Air Prepares for Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental Debut
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The type is debuting from this month on the Incheon – Frankfurt route with a three times weekly rotation on the KE905/906 flight from September 2,...
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JAL Returns To Dallas After 14-Year Absence
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Japan Airlines will resume nonstop flights between Tokyo Narita and Dallas/Ft. Worth on 30 November 2015 for the first time since 2001.
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Vietnam Airlines Abandons A380 Plans
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Vietnam Airlines has formally dropped the A380-800 from its five-year operational plans, according to local Vietnamese media.
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Qantas and China Eastern Joint Venture Gets the Green Light
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Qantas and China Eastern have finally had the opportunity to welcome the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) authorisation of...
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What are The World's Longest Scheduled Flights?
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What are the world's longest scheduled air routes by distance and block time? As Emirates Airline reveals plans to launch a Dubai - Panama City...
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Jetstar Prepares for New Zealand Turboprop Debut
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Jetstar plans to start regional services in New Zealand before the end of the year. The low-cost carrier will operate a fleet of five turboprops on...
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Xiamen Airlines Boosts Links Between China and Australia
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As part of its growth into international markets following the introduction of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner into its fleet, Xiamen Airlines will...
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ANA Beats Delta to Skymark Turnaround Mission
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The Y18 billion ($145 million) plan will see current shareholder Integral Corporation hold a 50.1 per cent stake in the low-cost carrier, with UDS...
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Qantas Launches Double Daily to Japan
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The Oneworld alliance member’s QF25 departed from Sydney to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, while QF61 departed from Brisbane to Narita Airport.
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Technology Safety in Aviation
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The aviation industry is becoming increasingly reliant on technology, from electronic reservation systems, mobile boarding to aircraft improved...