AirAsia X Malaysia said passenger numbers were up 49% quarter-on-quarter to 504,476 in the three months to March 31 from 337,638 in the same months to December 31, 2022. Read More »

Korean Air (KAL) showcased a special livery on the fuselage of one of its 777-300ERs with the phrases “We are Korean Air” and “Our Pride” at a company family day weekend. Read More »

In another easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Japan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has cancelled testing and vaccination requirements for travellers to the country. Read More »

Etihad Aviation Group's cargo unit has commenced nonstop flights to Wuhan from its Abu Dhabi home hub. Read More »

Air Premia is commencing nonstop flights to Bangkok from its Seoul Incheon hub on May 23. Read More »

China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings said its China Asset Leasing Company Ltd (CALC Tianjin) subsidiary achieved a net profit of 100 yuan million (US$14 million) for the three months to March 31, down 5.7% from a net profit of 106 million yuan in the same quarter in 2022. Read More »

Qantas Group chief financial officer, Vanessa Hudson, is to succeed Alan Joyce as the company’s CEO and managing director. Read More »

Today's briefs report news from Airports Council International -World, International Civil Aviation Organization, Joby Aviation, Toyota Motor Corporation and SITA. Read More »

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