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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ROUTES ASIA: Yunnan Airport Group to Host 2015 Forum in Kunming
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As the largest Routes Asia event to date enters its last day in Kuching, the Ministry of Tourism Sarawak and their co-hosts Malaysia Airports...
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ROUTES ASIA: Abu Dhabi International Airport Crowned Routes Asia Award Winner
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Earlier this evening during a spectacular networking evening hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, Sarawak at the Pullman Kuching Hotel, Abu Dhabi...
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ROUTES ASIA: Sarawak Heritage on Show at Networking Evening
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Delegates at this year’s Routes Asia forum gained a clear view of the richness of Sarawak’s unique and timeless cultural heritage as...
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ROUTES ASIA: Etihad Cargo Enhances Operations into China
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Etihad Cargo, part of United Arab Emirates (UAE) national airline Etihad Airways, will enhance its Chinese cargo services later this month when it...
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ROUTES ASIA: China Eastern set to add Second Route to Canada
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China Eastern Airlines is planning to launch flights between Shanghai Pu Dong and Toronto’s Lester B Pearson International Airport, its...
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ROUTES ASIA: Auckland and Mumbai Sign Airport Deal
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New Zealand’s Auckland Airport has signed a memorandum of understanding to form a sister airport relationship with Mumbai Airport in India....
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ROUTES ASIA: Jetstar Airways Adds New Osaka Link from Melbourne
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Low-cost carrier, Jetstar Airways has announced plans to start a Melbourne–Osaka wide-body service from the end of this month. ...
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ROUTES ASIA: Shenzhen Targets International Markets as its Capacity Grows
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The Pearl River Delta is the base of world’s advanced manufacturing and modern services. It is also the regional centre for key...
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ROUTES ASIA: Azerbaijan Gains Category 1 Status from US FAA
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The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that the Republic of Azerbaijan complies with...
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ROUTES ASIA: Traffic Between Dublin Airport and Australia/NZ Booming
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Ireland was the fifth largest market in Europe for air travel to Australia and New Zealand in 2013, according to Dublin Airport Authority...
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ROUTES ASIA: Sarawak's Island Style
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Sarawak is pursuing a five-year air services development plan. Lucy Siebert spoke with tourism chief, Dato Rashid Khan. Borneo: The word...
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ROUTES ASIA: Newcastle Airport Releases Tender for Terminal Redevelopment
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Australia’s Newcastle Airport has issued request for tender documentation to five companies for the construction of its terminal...
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ROUTES ASIA: AirAsia X to Develop Virtual Hubs to Grow Network
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Kuala Lumpur-based AirAsia X has been one of the pioneers of the low-cost, long-haul airline model but its chief executive officer, Azran...
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ROUTES ASIA STRATEGY SUMMIT: Turboprop Sales Success Down to Basic Physics
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There has been a recent renaissance in demand for turboprop airliners after its market was virtually written-off following the regional jet...
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ROUTES ASIA STRATEGY SUMMIT: The Future of LCCs in Asia – Innovate or Stagnate
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How will the LCCs respond to the challenges and opportunities during the next decade? Which LCCs will take the lead in the market? Can the...
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ROUTES ASIA: Dublin Set For Record Transatlantic Traffic In 2014
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Dublin Airport is set for another record-breaking year for transatlantic traffic in 2014, according to Daragh Hanratty, DAA’s Airline...
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ROUTES ASIA: ASM Looks at Asia – The Past, Present and Future
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Over the last 30 years the Asian economy has been the driving force in the global economy creating a new global economic landscape and as a result...
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ROUTES ASIA: SriLankan Airlines’ Five-Year Plan
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Sri Lanka has experienced a tourism boom since its civil war officially ended five years ago. Its flag carrier’s chief executive officer,...
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ROUTES ASIA: Garuda Indonesia Takes its Place in SkyTeam
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SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has welcomed Garuda Indonesia as its 20th member and second airline from Southeast Asia. Garuda’s...
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ROUTES ASIA: Indonesia’s Batik Air Unveils Expansion Plans
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Indonesian carrier Batik Air will be increasing its fleet this year to 16 aircraft and aims to launch services to 12 new domestic destinations, as...