After almost three years, Canada has re-opened some routes from China by clearing 24 flights a week between the two countries, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) news reports. Read More »

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has asked domestic and overseas airlines to apply for 19,327 passenger and cargo flights a week in the winter-spring season, 1.2% more than a year ago. Read More »

Air China has reported a net profit of 3.4 billion yuan (US$477 million) for the three months to September 30, a 2.8% increase from a 3.3 billion yuan net profit in the same quarter a year ago. Read More »

China Eastern Airlines (CEA) has reported a net profit of 2 billion yuan (US$280 million) for the 2024 third quarter, a 30% decline against third quarter 2023, “mainly attributable to a year-on-year decrease in results affected by the factors such as intensified competition in the domestic passenger transportation market, the lack of capacity recovery in some international markets, competition from high-speed rail and oil price fluctuations”, CEA said. Read More »

Speaking in Bangkok at the annual International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) World Passenger Symposium, IATA’s Regional Vice President for North Asia and the Asia-Pacific, Dr. Xie Xingquan, urged Thailand to strengthen the foundations of its aviation sector as it emerges from COVID-19. Read More »

Korean Air (KAL) will expand its Seoul-Manila rotations to four times a day from November 24 a decision intended to enhance its connectivity between the region and North America through Seoul Incheon. Read More »

Among the trends identified in the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) 2024 Global Passenger Survey was the preference of travelers for convenience, their ready acceptance of biometric technology and their willingness to complete some processes before they arrive at the airport. Read More »

Today's briefs report news from Airbus, CDB Aviation, China Airlines and Iberia. Read More »