Boeing to Acquire Troubled Supplier Spirit Aero
On Monday, Boeing announced its acquisition of the struggling supplier Spirit AeroSystems in a deal valued at US$4.7 billion, conducted entirely in stock. This agreement, finalized after extensive negotiations, comes…
Emirates delays 1st A350 flight to November
Emirates has postponed the debut of its first Airbus A350 service due to delays in aircraft deliveries. Originally scheduled for September 2024, the launch is now set for early November…
Thai Airways signs codeshare with Kuwait Airways
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and Kuwait Airways (KAC) have announced a newly established codeshare agreement. Under this agreement, THAI will utilize the KAC code on flights between…
EVA air secures Skytrax award
SKYTRAX, a renowned platform for airline and airport reviews and rankings, revealed the winners of the “2024 Global Airline Awards” at the Fairmont Windsor Park on June 24, 2024. At…
Emirates outlines the 777X First class
Emirates is set to introduce an impressively large first-class suite offering on its upcoming Boeing 777X aircraft, featuring a total of fourteen luxurious suites. This number aligns with the quantity…
Passengers injured after a Korean Air flight has a decompression emergency
A Korean Air flight from Seoul to Taichung, Taiwan encountered a dramatic decompression emergency, resulting in over a dozen injuries. The sudden malfunction forced the pilots to rapidly descend the…
Three Thai airlines form strategies for fundraising to emerge from rehabilitation
Thai Airways International, Thai AirAsia X, and Nok Air are strategizing fundraising initiatives to exit rehabilitation and introduce flights to both familiar and new destinations. Wutthiphum Jurangkool, CEO of Nok…
New AirAsia CEO Foresees Continued High Airfares Amid Travel Surge
The enduring era of high airfares amidst the global travel resurgence following the pandemic shows no signs of abating, as indicated by the top low-cost carrier in Asia. Despite expectations…
Flight Information System Malfunction Disrupts Real-Time Updates for Passengers at Hong Kong Airport
On Sunday morning, Hong Kong International Airport experienced a “computer system failure” causing disruptions in real-time flight information updates, both on display screens and online through its website and mobile…
Cathay Pacific marks 25 years with Asia Miles
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Oneworld alliance, which has brought together some of the top airlines globally. It also coincides with the 25th year of Asia Miles,…