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CAAT probes certificate claim
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/08/2024
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is looking into an allegation that it issued an airworthiness certificate for an aircraft that was not fit to fly.
Travellers to get full refund for delayed flights in Malaysia
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/08/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - Airlines in Malaysia will have to give passengers the option of a refund if their flight is delayed for five hours or more, as the Southeast Asian nation joins countries beefing up consumer air-travel rights.
Suvarnabhumi airport raises passenger target
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/08/2024
» Airports of Thailand (AOT) plans to upgrade the facilities of Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Samut Prakan province to accommodate 80 million passengers a year by 2031.
Malaysia starts 'luxury' durian exports to China as Indonesia sniffs the market
South China Morning Post, Published on 27/08/2024
» BEIJING - Malaysia's first shipment of fresh durian to the giant China market has arrived, vying for demand from eager consumers who are used to buying the spiky and pungent fruit from Thailand and Vietnam.
First hearing on Chiang Mai airport revamp held
Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 26/08/2024
» CHIANG MAI: Airports of Thailand (AoT) held the first public hearing on Monday for its 24-billion-baht, five-year plan to increase the passenger handling capacity at Chiang Mai International Airport to 20 million passengers a year.
EVA Air Pioneers Sharkskin Technology for Greener Flights
Published on 26/08/2024
» Lufthansa Technik AG is proud to announce EVA Air as the first Asian airline to sign up for modifications with its drag-reducing, and hence fuel-saving, AeroSHARK surface technology, jointly developed with BASF. The Taipei-based airline has decided to modify its entire cargo fleet of nine Boeing 777F long-range freighters with the innovative riblet films, covering the aircraft’s fuselage and engine nacelles. With B-16786, the first EVA Air freighter has already undergone this comprehensive modification at the airline’s home base at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport. Closely guided by Lufthansa Technik, the modification was carried out by EVA Air's affiliate, Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corp. (EGAT). The aircraft is expected to re-enter commercial service in early September.
Protests erupt in Philippines as police target Duterte’s pastor
Published on 26/08/2024
» Violent protests broke out in the southern Philippine city of Davao on Sunday as police sought to arrest an evangelical preacher with ties to former leader Rodrigo Duterte’s family, deepening the powerful clan’s rift with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Complaints over illegal Chinese bus services
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/08/2024
» Thai bus operators face competition from Chinese bus operators offering lower prices, while more foreigners are illegally working as van drivers serving tourists.
Strong typhoon may hit Japan Wednesday, shinkansen disruptions expected
Published on 26/08/2024
» TOKYO: A strong typhoon is on course to approach western and eastern Japan on Wednesday or later, the weather agency said, possibly causing widespread disruption to shinkansen bullet train services.
Complaints over illegal Chinese bus services
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/08/2024
» Thai bus operators face intense competition from Chinese bus operators using nominees and offering lower prices, while more foreigners are illegally working as van drivers serving tourists, according to the Thai Transportation Operators Association.