Turkish Airlines has announced that it will introduce a new flight route from Melbourne to Istanbul via Singapore, starting from March 15, 2024.
According to a recent analysis, Asia-Pacific airlines are expected to experience a continued improvement in their fortunes in 2024, despite significant hurdles. The report stated that the industry’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2023 was uneventful. However, it revealed that international seat capacity was 36% less than domestic seat capacity, which had already exceeded 2020 levels
According to an announcement made on Thursday, Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) recorded its first profit in 2023, after travel demand in the Asia-Pacific region recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic depression. This was facilitated by an increase in passenger traffic in the premium segment of its flagship carrier, Malaysia Airlines.
Malaysia Airlines and Manchester United have confirmed their multi-year collaboration, with Malaysia Airlines becoming the club’s official commercial airline. As a renowned and trustworthy brand in the aviation industry, Malaysia Airlines takes pride in representing Malaysia and providing its customers with personalized experiences that reflect the friendly and hospitable nature of Malaysian culture.
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the launch of its renewed Premium Economy Class in-flight experience, which will be available on flights from March 31, 2024
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will stop its operations to Chengdu and Chongqing in China from March 31, less than five months after it resumed flights to the two cities. While the airline cited regulatory reasons for the suspension, it did not provide any specific details on the duration of the suspension. SIA currently operates daily flights to Chengdu and three weekly flights to Chongqing, according to a spokesperson.
Asiana Airlines recently announced on social media that its final Boeing 747-400 aircraft will be retired on March 25, 2024.
Korean Air and Airbus are currently in talks to purchase 33 aircraft from the A350 family for a total of US$13.7 billion. The order will consist of 27 A350-1000s and 6 A350-900s.
Today, at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California, Boom Supersonic announced the successful flight of the world’s first independently developed supersonic jet, XB-1. The firm is building the fastest airliner in the world called Overture.
The Civilian Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has announced the suspension of all flight operations involving Blackshape aircraft models BS 115, BK 160, BK 60-200 and BK 160TR in Malaysian airspace starting from Wednesday (March 20).