Korean Air (KAL) has reported a net profit of 424.5 billion won (US$316 million) for the three months to September 30 down 2% from a 431.4 billion won profit in the same months in 2022. Read More »

The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has welcomed back Vietnam Airlines into its fold. Read More »

Thai AirAsia (TAA) is on track to fly 20 million passengers for calendar 2023 from strong air travel demand and the positive impact of government policies encouraging foreign visitors to nations served by TAA. Read More »

Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) says it will have 10 A320neo family aircraft grounded next January with the figure rising to 20 aircraft later in the year, due to engine maintenance requirements for the Pratt & Whitney (P&W) geared turbofan engines used on the narrow-body aircraft. Read More »

Malaysia Airlines has added an A350-900 to its fleet after completing the acquisition of the Airbus wide-body, formerly operated by SAS, local media reports, citing flight tracking data and online booking schedules. Read More »

IndiGo passengers can now book flights to Australia via Singapore as a result of an expanded codeshare agreement with Qantas Airways. Read More »

The second day of the 2023 Dubai Airshow included news from Abelo, Air Arabia, Air Lease Corporation, Airbus, ATR, Boeing, CFM International, Condor, Dubai World Central, EGYPTAIR, Emirates Airline, Mubadala Investment Company, Oman Air, Safran and Sanad. Read More »

Today's briefs report news from Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and Sydney Airport. Read More »

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