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Attempt to rescue NZ pilot in Papua leaves at least six dead, 30 missing
A valiant attempt to rescue a New Zealand pilot kidnapped in Indonesia’s Papua region has ended in bloodshed,…
2023-04-17
Thailand seeks travel bubble deals as SE Asia faces pressure to resume tourism
Thailand is planning to hold bilateral talks concerning travel bubble deals with China and Malaysia in late February…
2022-02-08
What makes in-flight service from Asian carriers so efficient?
If we are to believe the recent international travel news, then it looks like more exciting things are…
2021-11-16
Southeast Asia: the lost paradise of ground effect vehicles
There is much debate surrounding ground effect vehicles (GEVs) and whether they should be considered aircraft or watercraft.…
2021-11-15
How China’s airport plans will make it the world’s largest passenger market
The global pandemic may have brought air travel to a halt over the past 18 months, but China’s…
2021-10-27
Supersonic drama: the story of South Korea’s new fighter jet
Fifth-generation fighter jets are the embodiment of the latest technological advancements in military technology. They are associated with…
2021-10-23
Is Japan trying to become the land of spaceports?
Japan has been responsible for some rather interesting space programs. But now the country aims to ramp-up development…
2021-10-17
Will Thai Airways regain its ground post-pandemic?
It has been more than three months since Thai Airways secured the bankruptcy court’s approval for its business…
2021-10-14
Air cargo: supply chain bottlenecks in Asia may break promising trends
Border restrictions are still being maintained following further outbreaks of COVID-19 in East and Southeast Asia. But while…
2021-10-11
China’s National Holiday air traffic numbers lower than 2020
Figures released by the Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) show that domestic passenger traffic during the National…
2021-10-11