Cover Story
It is the biggest order in aviation history - 250 new jets from Airbus and 220 from Boeing. Read More »
Main Story
The shortages issue: industry caught out by accelerated recovery
The fury directed at many airlines by passengers exhausted by interminable queues, last minute flight cancellations and lost luggage said it all. Read More »
Main Story
Aviation training academies burgeon in Asia-Pacific
It is, undoubtedly, a sign of the times. Read More »
Main Story
Industry winners and losers in post-covid staff planning
When it comes to airports, Vinoop Goel, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Asia-Pacific Regional Director of Airports & External Relations, told Orient Aviation “we need to be prepared and be ahead of the game”. Read More »
Main Story
Global shortfall of 55,000 cockpit crew predicted by 2030
OAG chief analyst travel and aviation data, John Grant, puts it bluntly. Read More »
Main Story
China affirms funding support for ICAO’s post-pandemic aviation training programs
The Chinese government has provided funds to assist the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in launching a civil aviation master planning (CAMP) training program to be offered across the region. Read More »
Special Report: Training in the Asia-Pacific
Ab initio and desk top training programs essential to meet cockpit crew demand
Watch this space. Read More »
Addendum
China’s airlines upgrade digital systems to match customer expectations
With air passenger traffic continuing its rapid rebound across the region, Mainland carriers are increasing investment in technology to match expectations of their customers. Read More »
Comment
Challenge of maintaining pilot pipeline post-pandemic
Reports of a looming pilot shortage are hardly new. Read More »