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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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Where Does the A380 Fly? - December 2013 Network Update
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Although the Airbus A380 has now been in passenger service for six years there remains a lot of interest in the Super Jumbo. Every month...
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Emirates Boosts Capacity to Munich with Second A380 Frequency
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) operator, Emirates Airline, has revealed plans to add almost 1,800 seats per week on its route between Dubai and Munich...
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Growth in International Airline Seat Volumes Outpacing Domestic Expansion, says OAG
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The global market for international airline seats will increase significantly in November, while domestic seat capacity will fare less well,...
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WTM: Garuda Indonesia Looks Ahead to London Launch
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Caroline Cook, deputy editor of our sister publication, Routes News, reports from the World Travel Market in London. Tickets for...
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Qatar Airways Selects Hangzhou for Chinese Growth
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Qatar Airways has announced it will begin flights to Hangzhou, China from December 20, 2013. The non-stop service from its Doha base to the...
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Air New Zealand Confirms Auckland-Perth Debut for 787-9
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Air New Zealand has announced its Auckland-Perth will be the first scheduled route ever operated by its new Boeing 787-9 when the airline takes...
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Birmingham Airport Highlights Value of Direct Indian Link
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As the significant South Asian Community in the UK’s Midlands celebrated Diwali this week, the region’s largest air gateway,...
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WTM: Royal Brunei Launches 787 'Betterfly' Product
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Caroline Cook, deputy editor of our sister publication, Routes News, reports from the World Travel Market in London. Royal Brunei plans to be...
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Jetstar Asia Boosts Capacity to Yangon
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Singaporean low-cost carrier Jetstar Asia is to boost the frequency of its flights between its Singapore Changi International Airport base and...
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Where Does the Airbus A340-500 Fly? November 2013 Network Update
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At the end of the summer schedules this past weekend Asian carrier Singapore Airlines (SIA) closed its non-stop services between Singapore and the...
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Where Does the Airbus A380 Fly? - November 2013 Network Update
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This article has been updated for January 2014 Read Here Although the Airbus A380 has now been in passenger service for six years there...
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Where Does the Dreamliner Fly? - November 2013 Network Update
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This article has been updated for January 2014 Read Here With an increasing number of airlines now operating the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, every...
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Where Does the Sukhoi SuperJet Fly? - November 2013 Network Update
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The launch of Sukhoi Superjet SSJ100 operations by Interjet on its domestic network in Mexico in September was a key stage in the type securing...
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Where Does the Boeing 717 Fly? - November 2013 Network Update
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When Boeing acquired McDonnell Douglas the future of its MD-95 programme was in serious doubt. However, Boeing stuck with the project with...
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WORLD ROUTES: Beijing set to take Largest Passenger Airport Crown
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Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) has seen rapid growth over the past decade as China has become a focal point for development in the...
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WORLD ROUTES: Philippines Prepares for Return of Direct European Air Links
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As an archipelago of islands, the Philippines rely on its air transport industry to support connectivity both domestically and to the wider...
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WORLD ROUTES: Routes Asia Returns to China in 2015
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Last month Routes, part of UBM Live, revealed that Routes Asia will make a return to China in 2015 when the event will be held in Kunming, the...
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WORLD ROUTES: ACI Reports Passenger Traffic Rises for August 2013
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Passenger traffic experienced a “slight surge” in growth to almost five per cent for August compared to previous months during the...
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WORLD ROUTES: Changi Airport Group Leads on Social Media
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Ivan Tan, senior vice president, corporate and marketing communications at Changi Airport Group, discussed the company’s social media...
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Where Does the Boeing 717 Fly? - October 2013 Network Update
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When Boeing acquired McDonnell Douglas the future of its MD-95 programme was in serious doubt. However, Boeing stuck with the project with...