Airlines
Malaysia Aviation Group Increases A330-900 Aircraft Order with Airbus
Malaysia Aviation Group secures an additional 20 A330-900 aircraft, expanding its fleet to 40 units.
Airlines and Aviation
Xuzhou Joins Greater Bay Airlines' Mainland China Destinations
Greater Bay Airlines announces Xuzhou as its newest destination in Mainland China, with flights starting on August 1st.
Airlines
Nguyen Than Son Takes Charge as Managing Director of Vietjet
Vietjet appoints Nguyen Than Son as the new managing director, succeeding Dinh Viet Phuong, as the airline embarks on its next growth phase.
Weekly Summary
This Week in Travel: Major Updates and Expansions
This week saw a flurry of significant developments in the travel sector, including new flight routes, enhanced safety measures, and noteworthy trends in tourism and hospitality.
Airlines and Aviation
IATA's Strong Reaction to Proposed GSLTF Taxation on Air Travel
IATA expresses discontent regarding recommendations from the GSLTF aimed at taxing air transportation.
Airlines
Philippine Airlines Expands Manila-Seattle Service to Five Weekly Flights
Philippine Airlines is boosting its service on the Manila-Seattle route, increasing its flights to five times a week starting November 25.
Airlines
Direct Flights from Mumbai to Amsterdam Launched by IndiGo
IndiGo has inaugurated direct flights between Mumbai and Amsterdam, marking another step in its international expansion.
Airlines and Aviation
AirAsia X Celebrates First Month of Karachi-Kuala Lumpur Service
AirAsia X marks the successful opening of its Karachi to Kuala Lumpur route with strong initial performance metrics.
Airlines and Aviation
TransNusa Expands Its Flight Network
TransNusa increases its flight frequency from Jakarta to Singapore and launches new international routes from Bali.
Airlines and Aviation
Leading Airline Executives to Speak at the Upcoming WAF 2025
The World Aviation Festival (WAF) 2025 will showcase a lineup of CEOs from major airlines and airports, sharing insights on the future of aviation.
Airlines and Aviation
Oman Air Joins the oneworld Alliance as the 15th Member
Oman Air enhances its global presence and customer offerings by joining the oneworld alliance, providing expanded travel options across several continents.
Airlines and Aviation
Cebu Pacific Achieves IOSA Renewal Amid Expansion Efforts
Cebu Pacific has successfully renewed its IATA Operational Safety Audit registration, demonstrating its commitment to safety as it expands its operations.
Airlines and Aviation
AirAsia Malaysia Introduces New Route from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin
AirAsia Malaysia has officially launched its inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur to Darwin with strong demand.
Airlines
IndiGo Launches Direct Flights from Hindon to Goa Starting July 20
IndiGo is set to operate direct flights between Hindon (Ghaziabad) and Goa from July 20, 2025, enhancing travel convenience for residents in the region.
Airlines
Philippine Airlines to Acquire First A350-1000 Aircraft
Philippine Airlines enhances its fleet with the acquisition of nine A350-1000 jets as part of its modernisation efforts.
Airlines and Aviation
Greater Bay Airlines Set to Launch Regular Service to Phu Quoc in October 2025
The new service will transition from seasonal to regular, enhancing travel options between Hong Kong and Phu Quoc.
Airlines
KlasJet Achieves IATA Membership
KlasJet, a premium private jet charter company, has officially joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA), demonstrating its commitment to the highest aviation safety and quality standards.
Airlines
STARLUX Airlines Expands Fleet with New A350-1000 Orders
Taiwan's STARLUX Airlines has confirmed an order for ten additional A350-1000 aircraft at the Paris Air Show, increasing its total order to 18.
Airlines and Aviation
Qatar Airways Resumes Flights as Airspace Reopens
Qatar Airways confirms the return of flights following the reopening of their airspace, emphasizing passenger safety and support.
Airlines and Aviation
Cirium Unveils First AI-Powered Solution to Enhance On-Time Performance
Cirium is innovating the aviation sector with its new AI tool aimed at improving On-Time Performance for airlines and airports, streamlining operations and addressing delays.
