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VietJet to take delivery of first Boeing 737 Max
Published on 16/09/2025
» HANOI - The Vietnamese airline VietJet Air is preparing to take delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max aircraft nearly a decade after placing the order, as Hanoi continues talks with the United States on tariffs.
China eyes C919 jet breakthrough as AirAsia weighs orders
Published on 11/09/2025
» The Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia has shown strong interest in acquiring the Chinese C919 passenger jet, its executive said, as part of its strategy to tap into Southeast Asia's 700 million-strong population and capitalise on growing China-Asean business ties.
Tourism subsidy starts to make an impression
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/08/2025
» The 750-million-baht subsidy programme for chartered flights, commercial flights, and incentive groups has started to generate positive momentum, as some agents are set to begin their operations for China’s Golden Week holiday period in October.
Nok Air international flights suspended
Published on 29/08/2025
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has ordered Nok Air to suspend international flight operations and route expansion due to safety concerns, though the airline clarified that a problematic engine had already been removed and replaced.
Cabin crew strike grounds Air Canada
Published on 16/08/2025
» MONTREAL - Air Canada’s unionised flight attendants walked off the job early on Saturday morning after pay talks with the country’s largest carrier stalled, in a move that is expected to disrupt travel plans for more than 100,000 passengers.
AirAsia X denies wrong airport landing in Seoul
Online Reporters, Published on 15/08/2025
» AirAsia has dismissed reports that its plane landed at the wrong airport serving Seoul, saying the pilot diverted to Gimpo Airport due to turbulence.
Why is North Korea courting Russian tourists?
Oped, Published on 13/08/2025
» Hoping to replenish state coffers with much-needed foreign exchange reserves and offset the sharp post-Covid decline in Chinese tour groups, the Hermit Kingdom has set its sights on inquisitive holiday-makers from an ideologically aligned Russia.
Hong Kong Airlines alerts Korean authorities after 4 passengers clash mid-air
Published on 11/08/2025
» A heated dispute between four passengers on a flight to Seoul has prompted Hong Kong Airlines to alert Korean law enforcement authorities and issue a warning to those involved.
Japan rally paces region as trade worries ease
Business, Published on 09/08/2025
» RECAP: Most Asian stock markets gained on Friday, led by a rally in Japanese shares amid signs of easing trade tensions with the US, and optimism that Tokyo will be able to negotiate lower automobile tariff rates with Washington.
VietJet to hire at least 5,000 new Thai staff
Published on 07/08/2025
» VietJet Aviation plans to employ more than 5,000 new staff in Thailand as Vietnam’s biggest budget carrier accelerates flight and route expansion to Southeast Asia’s most popular travel destination.