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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China Southern Confirms A380 Operation to Sydney
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China Southern Airlines is to become the fourth Airbus A380 customer to deploy the Super Jumbo on its routes to Australia’s largest...
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Air France and Lufthansa Schedule A380s to Shanghai
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European flag carriers Air France and Lufthansa have both revised the flight schedules for their Airbus A380 fleets and revealed plans to...
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Air India Links Domestic State Capitals
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Air India is further strengthening its domestic presence with the introduction of a new link between Dehradun - the state capital of Uttarakhand...
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Air New Zealand Brings Seasonal Link between Christchurch and Perth
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Air New Zealand has announced plans to launch a new seasonal route between Christchurch and Perth in co-operation with its trans-Tasman alliance...
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Amadeus: One fifth of global passengers fly on just 300 routes
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New analysis from Amadeus, a leading provider of advanced technology solutions for the global travel industry, reveals that worldwide air traffic...
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Hawaiian Airlines Plans New Link to China in 2014
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Hawaiian Airlines has revealed plans to launch non-stop services between Honolulu and the Chinese capital, Beijing, from April 2014, pending...
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AirAsia X Expands South Korean Footprint
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Malaysian long-haul, low-fare airline, AirAsia X, has revealed plans to extend its network in South Korea with the introduction of the only direct...
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ACI Report Paints Positive Picture for Passenger Business
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Preliminary traffic results from global airport trade representative Airports Council International (ACI) based on reports from over 1,000...
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New Flight Options Available between Qatar and China
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Officials from Qatar and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to increase the number of flights that can operate between the two...
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Qatar Airways Adds Basra and Sulaymaniyah to Iraqi Network
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As part of its ongoing network expansion Qatar Airways has revealed it will add two further destinations to its network in Iraq with the launch of...
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Bowled Over by Christchurch's Ambitions
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As the gateway for Christchurch and New Zealand’s South Island, Christchurch International Airport (CIAL) has developed as a key hub and one...
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Routes Asia Moves to Sarawak in 2014
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As we enter the last day at this year’s event in Mumbai and discuss over breakfast the amazing entertainment provided by the teams at GVK...
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: IndiGo Chief Outlines His Indian Aviation Dream
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During his keynote address at the Routes Asia Strategy Summit, Aditya Ghosh, President and Executive Director of India’s largest domestic...
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Lion Air Looks to New Markets with Airbus Deal
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Indonesian low-cost carrier Lion Air has placed a firm order with Airbus for 234 A320 Family aircraft, comprising 109 A320neo, 65 A321neo and 60...
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Indian Civil Aviation Minister Paints Positive Picture for the Future
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Having undergone a turbulent period, India’s Civil Aviation Minister, Ajit Singh, was in confident and humorous mood when he addressed the...
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New Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Opens in Sri Lanka
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Some 75 years after plans were first mentioned about a second international airport to grow air services on the island country of Sri Lanka, the...
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AirAsia India Begins Regulatory Journey Ahead of Service Launch
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The groundbreaking decision by the Indian Government in September last year to allow up to a 49 per cent investment by foreign companies in the...
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GoAir Set to Add Seven New Aircraft in Next 18 months
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In the first nine months of this current financial year, Indian carrier GoAir grew by approximately 15 per cent in terms of passenger demand with...
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Philippine Airlines and Mahan Air to Serve Guangzhou
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Asian carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Iranian operator Mahan Air will both introduce connections to the Chinese city of Guangzhou with new...
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Hong Kong International Reports Strong Start to 2013
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Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) handled 4.7 million of passengers in February, representing a 14.5 per cent growth over the same period...