Malaysia Seals Landmark Airbus Deal
PARIS/KUALA LUMPUR – In a major boost to Franco-Malaysian relations, Malaysia has placed a landmark order for 70 aircraft with Airbus, …
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Airlines Reroute Flights Amid Middle East Tensions
FRANKFURT/BANGKOK/TOKYO – After the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in July 2014, many airlines—excluding Chinese carriers—abandoned the shorter northern …
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Which Plane Seats Offer Best Chance of Survival?
LONDON/NEW DELHI – In the wake of the devastating crash of Air India Flight AI 379 on June 12, 2025, which …
Continue readingChinese Naval Exercise Disrupts Regional Air Traffic
CANBERRA – Airlines operating near Australia were caught off guard last week when commercial pilots first learned mid-flight about a …
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Air New Zealand to Introduce Real Beds in 2026
AUCKLAND – For many travelers, long-haul economy flights mean hours of discomfort in cramped seats with little chance of real …
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