By Catherine Hayes
Singapore-based aviation reporter. Covers airlines, airports and the politics of the skies across the Asia-Pacific and beyond.
SalamAir makes history with Damascus flights, adds Erbil as network tops 46 destinations
SalamAir has launched direct flights from Muscat to Damascus and Erbil, marking its first Syrian service and second Iraqi destination. The c
Oman Air targets 30,000 Indonesian tourists for Salalah in 2027
Oman Air has signed a deal to bring 30,000 Indonesian tourists to Salalah in 2027. The MoU with Adhwaa Al Ardh Al Satiaa bundles flights wit
Emirates showcases accessibility tech for disabled travelers at Dubai expo
Emirates introduced a cabin exploration experience for visually impaired travelers and accessible boarding gates at Dubai International. The
Starlux sets 48-aircraft target by 2027 with US, Europe, Australia routes
Starlux Airlines targets 48 aircraft by 2027, with new routes to New York, Prague, and Sydney. The carrier expects 40-50% Q4 revenue growth
Air Astana adds 64th aircraft with A321neo delivery
Air Astana has welcomed its 64th aircraft, an Airbus A321neo, arriving in Almaty from Hamburg. The new jet features a two-class layout and w
Alaska and Hawaiian add Seattle-Osaka and Seattle-Papeete nonstops
Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines will launch nonstop Seattle-Osaka and Seattle-Papeete flights in spring 2027. The routes, operated by Hawaiian'
FAA clears Boeing 737-10 for delivery after extensive certification
The FAA has certified the Boeing 737-10, the largest 737 MAX variant, after nearly 1,000 test flights. With over 1,555 orders from 30+ custo
Qatar Airways to launch Doha–Western Sydney flights in December 2027
Qatar Airways will begin three weekly flights between Doha and Western Sydney International Airport on December 15, 2027. The route will be
Plaza Premium Group unveils Plaza Petit kids' zones at three airports
Plaza Premium Group launches Plaza Petit, a family programme with interactive kids' zones at Hong Kong, Toronto, and London airports. The in
Melbourne Airport's 2027 draft plan targets 75 million passengers by 2047
Melbourne Airport has released its draft Master Plan 2027, aiming to double passenger capacity to 75 million by 2047. Key projects include a
United lowers meal preorder threshold to 900 miles, adding 420 daily flights
United Airlines now allows meal preorders on flights over 900 miles, down from 1,190 miles. The change adds 420 daily flights and up to 65,0
SIA and Air India deepen codeshare with standalone bookings from October
SIA and Air India will allow standalone codeshare bookings from 15 October, removing the previous requirement to include a flight by the mar