Jean Carmela Lim

1880 articles

Journalist

Jean is a member of AeroTime’s editorial team, working as an aviation writer and based in Manila, Philippines. Previously, she worked in operational aviation roles in Manila, Philippines and Seoul, South Korea before moving to Australia to work in corporate and government travel. In 2012, Jean established her own luxury and adventure travel blog, Holy Smithereens. She is also a contributor for World Travel Market London, one of the biggest annual events in the travel sector. She covers trends and issues in hospitality and luxury travel for a B2B market, interviewing key personalities in the industry.

Airbus A330

China Southern launches first flight from Sydney to Beijing Daxing Airport

China Southern Airlines’ maiden flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) took…

December 13, 2024

Atlanta

Korean Air celebrates 30 years of flight service between Seoul and Atlanta

On December 12, 2024, Korean Air celebrated 30 years of serving non-stop flights between Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN)…

December 13, 2024

Jetstar

Jetstar officially launches flights from Sydney to Port Vila, Vanuatu

Jetstar Australia has officially launched non-stop flights between Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and Bauerfield International Airport (VLI)…

December 13, 2024

Airbus

Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior to purchase nine H145 Airbus helicopters

Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior has signed a contract agreement with Airbus for the purchase of nine H145 helicopters.…

December 13, 2024

acquisition

Korean Air closes deal for Asiana takeover, acquiring 63.88% ownership stake

Korean Air has closed its acquisition of Asiana Airlines, four years after announcing its intent to takeover on…

December 12, 2024

Qatar Airways

Virgin Australia flights to Doha can now be booked for travel from June 2025

Virgin Australia flights to Doha’s Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Qatar can now be booked for travel from…

December 12, 2024

Airbus A380

Emirates flagship A380 with AC Milan livery arrives at Milan Malpensa Airport

Emirates’ newly-unveiled A380 aircraft with a special AC Milan livery has arrived at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) as…

December 11, 2024

Antarctica

RAAF C-17A Globemaster III provides support for Australian Antarctic Program

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) flew its C-17A Globemaster III to Antarctica to deliver much-needed supplies to…

December 11, 2024

Airbus A320neo

Avianca selects Honeywell cockpit technologies for Airbus A320neo fleet

Colombia’s Avianca has selected Honyeywell’s portfolio of avionics technologies and mechanical systems for use in its new Airbus…

December 10, 2024

Air Canada

Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau elected as Star Alliance new Chairperson

Star Alliance has elected Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to be the new chairperson of its executive board. …

December 10, 2024

Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines, JAL Engineering win IT award for aircraft maintenance innovation

Japan Airlines (JAL) and JAL Engineering have won an IT award for innovation in aircraft maintenance. The carrier…

December 10, 2024

Air Canada

Air Canada to launch non-stop service between Vancouver and Manila, Philippines

Air Canada is set to fly to the Philippines for the first time, announcing the launch of non-stop…

December 9, 2024

Air France

Air France begins non-stop service to Manila, Philippines after 20 years

Air France is back in the Philippines after two decades, with the launch of its inaugural non-stop flight…

December 9, 2024

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Qantas Freight dresses A321 freighter in Christmas livery for the festive season

Qantas Freight has unveiled one of its Airbus 321 freighters in a Christmas-themed livery as the aircraft prepares…

December 9, 2024

Boeing EA-18G Growler

RTX’s Raytheon awarded $590M contract for Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band

RTX’s Raytheon has been awarded a $590 million follow-on production contract from the US Navy for the Next…

December 6, 2024

Boeing 777

Emirates to launch retrofitted four-class B777 on Vienna route from January 2025

Emirates announced that it will deploy its retrofitted B777 aircraft on its flights from Dubai International Airport (DXB)…

December 6, 2024

Boeing 737-800

Malaysia Airlines reinstates direct flights to Kolkata, India after 18 years

Malaysia Airlines made a historic return to Kolkata, India, with the launch of a direct service after 18…

December 6, 2024

Air New Zealand

Air NZ to bring festivities at 35,000 feet to passengers flying on Christmas Eve

If you are flying Air New Zealand on Christmas Eve, the airline has prepared something special so you…

December 5, 2024