Korean Air (KAL) has reported revenue of KRW3.8225 trillion (US$2.8382 billion) for the first three months of the year, driven by a strong recovery in passenger traffic and robust cargo demand, KAL said. Read More »

China's COMAC is expanding its C919 jet production unit in Shanghai to fulfill its large volume of orders. Read More »

Qantas Group CEO, Vanessa Hudson, told delegates at an industry conference in Sydney this week that bookings for the airline group’s first, business and premium economy class cabins are “stronger than ever”, Bloomberg reports. Read More »

Cuba’s introduction of visa-free entry for Chinese passport holders has resulted in a 40% surge in searches for hotels and flights, Trip.Com reports. Read More »

The operations of Tata Group-owned Air India Express is the country’s latest carrier to be constrained by cabin crew shortages. Read More »

Jeju Air Co.’s first quarter net profit declined 10.5% from a year earlier after a weak won drove up operating costs, Yonhap News Agency reports. Read More »

Today's briefs report news from Emirates Airline, KlasJet, AerCap Holdings N.V., Safran Aircraft Engines, Shannon Engine Support, H3 Dynamics and Airbus UpNext. Read More »

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