Wuhan in China under Quarantine
Wuhan, capital of Hubei Province in Central China, is now isolated from the world due to the pandemic that is currently spreading across Asia and originating from this city. Wuhan has a population of 8.8 [Read More…]
Transport
Another Record Year for Cambodian Airports in 2019
Cambodia airports reached a new milestone with close to 11.7 million passengers last year, increased by 10.2% with Phnom Penh conforming its lead as the country’s main gateway while Sihanoukville entered into the club of [Read More…]
Qatar Airways to Add Cebu and Siem Reap in Southeast Asia in 2020
On the opening day of the Kuwait Aviation Show, national carrier Qatar Airways unveiled the launching of eight new destinations around the world including two new ASEAN destinations. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency [Read More…]
NAIA Airport in Manila Resumes Partially Operations
Aviation officials have declared Ninoy Aquino International Airport open to partial operations on Tuesday after the country’s main gateway was shut down due to the risks posed to planes by Taal Volcano ash explosion. The [Read More…]
Many Airlines Avoid Iranian/Iraqi Air Space
As tensions rose on Tuesday and Wednesday between Iran and the USA, many airlines are avoiding flying over Iran and Iraq until the situation is settling. Some Asian airlines are avoiding Iranian airspace as tensions [Read More…]
URGENT : Flights Undefinitely Suspended in Manila due to Volcano Activity
A volcano in the city of Taal near the Philippine capital Manila spewed a massive cloud of ash into the sky on Sunday, 12 January, forcing the precautionary evacuation of thousands of residents, authorities said. [Read More…]
Almost One Billion US Dollars Invested into China-Lao Rail Link
Investment in the under-construction Laos-China railway reached 6.8 billion yuan ($980 million) last year, accounting for 49.8 per cent of total investment in the mega infrastructure project. The figure was reported at the annual meeting [Read More…]
Philippines State Secretary for Transportation Proud of DOTr Achievements
Philippines newspaper, the Manila Bulletin, ran a portrait of Arthur Tugade, State Secretary for Transportation, highlighting the achievements of his department in the last three years. Progress is visible particularly for airports’ infrastructure according to [Read More…]
Malaysia Airlines Increases its Presence in Indonesia
Larger aircraft on the route Kuala Lumpur-Solo and the launching of two new routes from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan and Makassar show that Indonesia is again becoming a priority market for the Malaysian carrier. Indonesia [Read More…]
Chin State in Myanmar to be soon Connected by Air
The Myanmar Times reports that Chin State in Northwestern Myanmar will soon become more accessible to travellers and investors this year when the region’s first airport opens for business. The Surbung Airport in Falam township, [Read More…]