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An Airbus A330neo. Malaysia Airlines has ordered 20 more of this wide-body aircraft. Photo: Reuters
Malaysia

Malaysia’s Anwar ends Europe tour on a high note with US$20 billion Airbus deal

Malaysia Airlines and Air Asia sign deals to buy as many as 90 Airbus aircraft as part of their expansion plans.

United States

US skydiving plane’s crash after take-off leaves 8 hospitalised

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China travel

Explainer | China’s power bank crackdown: 6 preflight answers for wary travellers

Mainland China

China’s emergency power bank ban catches domestic fliers off guard

Passengers told to give up recalled or uncertified devices at airports following a series of incidents involving lithium battery products.

Ban follows a series of incidents globally involving overheated batteries on flights. Photo: Shutterstock
India

Investigators simulate Air India flight 171 crash, focus on dual engine failure

Separate from India’s official investigation, the flight simulator reenactment and turbine deployment indicate a potential technical malfunction in the Boeing 787 crash.

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India

After the crash, can Air India’s leadership shake-up rebuild trust?

Tata Group’s Natarajan Chandrasekaran has personally assumed command of Air India, leading a Herculean effort to restore passenger confidence.

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China technology

Opinion | To rival Boeing and Airbus, China’s C929 needs more than top engineering

The country must secure international certification to win trust, build an aerospace ecosystem and balance localisation with global integration.

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A model of the C929 widebody aircraft at the Comac booth at the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Airshow China, in Zhuhai, Guangdong, on November 14. Photo: Reuters
Aviation accidents

‘Terrifying’: China flight forced to land, passengers report burning smell

Shanghai-bound Shandong Airlines flight diverted because of ‘aircraft malfunction’, lands safely in eastern China.

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Comac

Decoding the future of China’s C919 jet in a shifting aviation landscape

In the latest China Future Tech webinar, experts discuss questions surrounding home-grown Chinese passenger jet.

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India

Indians turn to US$500 therapy, avoid Boeing as fear of flying soars post-crash

Since the June 12 crash, ‘people don’t want to hear about Dreamliners’, as many travellers shun Air India and seek alternative airlines.

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A firefighter stands next to the crashed Air India plane in Ahmedabad on June 13. Photo: Reuters
Science

China’s Feitian 2 hypersonic vehicle shows critical capabilities in test flight

University subject to US sanctions says test flight proved key capabilities, such as autonomous flight with variable angle of attack.

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Northwestern Polytechnical University announced on Monday it successfully conducted a flight test of its Feitian 2 hypersonic vehicle at a site in northwestern China. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Qatar Airways cancels flight from Hong Kong to Doha for second day in row

Flight 815, scheduled to depart from Hong Kong for Doha at 1.25am on Tuesday and Wednesday, cancelled.

Hong Kong transport

Middle East conflict hits global aviation, Hong Kong routes unaffected

Data from analytics company shows almost 5 per cent of global flights to the region were cancelled this month amid Israel-Iran conflict.

Saudi Arabia

Growing China trade prompts Hong Kong venture for Saudi cargo carrier

The ‘China-Saudi story’ is rapidly growing across all sectors, creating many long-term opportunities for the logistics player, CEO says.

The national air cargo carrier of Saudi Arabia plans to double its fleet of freighters in the next three years. Photo: Handout
India

In Air India crash aftermath, insurance premiums set to soar

With claims expected to reach US$475 million from the Air India disaster, annual premiums could be pushed skywards for airlines worldwide.

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The rear of an Air India plane is seen after it crashed into residential buildings in Ahmedabad shortly after take-off on June 12. Photo: Central Industrial Security Force / AFP
Singapore

Singapore Airlines in Gulf flight freeze amid US-Iran escalation

British Airways also cancelled flights and diverted planes mid-journey after US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites raise fears of retaliation.

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Hong Kong science and tech

2 Hong Kong pilot schemes testing drones for landslide prevention operations

Drones are being used to help the Geotechnical Engineering Office with its work, including inspecting landslide sites and monitoring hillsides.

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Hong Kong transport

Exclusive | Japan overtakes Hong Kong as Cebu Pacific’s most-travelled destination

But airline saw a record 1.13 million passengers travelling between the Philippines and Hong Kong last year, a jump of 34 per cent from 2023.

Cebu Pacific currently operates flights to 37 domestic and 26 international destinations across Asia, Australia and the Middle East. Photo: Shutterstock
India

India’s aviation watchdog warns Air India for repeated violations

The DGCA warned of violations related to pilot scheduling and oversight, and directed Air India to remove three executives from scheduling roles.

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Israel-Iran conflict

Opinion | Flying into the storm: how Middle East conflict reshapes global air routes

The airline industry has been re-routing routes and avoiding conflict zones in the Middle East while keeping an eye on rising costs.

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Aviation accidents

Pilot who died in US plane crash was trying to avoid hitting turtle on runway

The aircraft managed to take off, but crashed and caught fire soon after, killing the pilot and one passenger and seriously injuring another.

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A Universal Stinson 108-2 flies over the Pacific Ocean in Huntington Beach, California, in October 2017. Photo: Shutterstock
Singapore

US passenger sues Singapore Airlines over alleged allergy oversight

Dr Doreen Benary claims she suffered a severe allergic reaction during an in-flight meal despite having disclosed her shellfish allergy to cabin crew.

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A Singapore Airlines plane takes off from Changi Airport in Singapore. The airline is facing a lawsuit in the United States after an alleged allergy oversight incident. Photo: AFP
China airliners

China’s aerospace drive, Summer Davos and more

This week: Comac sets goal for C929 plane, PBOC outlines steps to boost use of yuan, China woos Central Asia and President Xi calls for de-escalation in the Middle East. Next week: Summer Davos in Tianjin, Nato summit, Trump’s steel tariffs to hit Chinese appliances and more.

India

‘Serious issue’: Air India flew Airbus jets with unverified emergency slides

The country’s aviation regulator pulled up the airline for ‘weak oversight’ and violating safety protocols.

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US-China relations

US mainstay of Taiwan Strait patrols, the P-8, in spotlight at Paris Air Show

While ‘core mission’ is freedom of navigation, the aircraft’s ‘bread-and-butter’ role is intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

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A P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft flies over the South China Sea. Photo: US Navy handout
China airliners

Exclusive | China’s C929 widebody jet to make maiden commercial flight by 2035: source

Comac manager tells partners at Paris Air Show that plane is expected to be certified domestically by 2032.

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A model of the C929 widebody passenger jet on display at the Comac booth at November’s Zhuhai air show. Photo: Reuters
Malaysia

Jetstar Asia is gone, but its rivals are aiming to soar higher with more planes

Carriers like VietJet and AirAsia embark on aggressive expansion plans despite rising costs and fierce competition in the region.

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Hong Kong transport

Cathay budget carrier HK Express upbeat on growth despite Japan flight cuts

HK Express CEO Jeanette Mao says she expects passenger growth of around 30 to 40 per cent in 2025.

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