Shenzhen Airlines today launched three weekly services between Shenzhen in China and Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh. Its arrival means that seven Chinese airlines now serve Phnom Penh International Airport. A record one million Chinese passengers flew between China and Cambodia’s three international airports in 2017 – Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville – and the […]

Singapore Changi Airport set another major milestone today, handling more than 60 million passengers in a calendar year for the first time in its history. Operator, Changi Airport Group (CAG), believes that the achievement underpins the gateway’s status as one of the world’s major air hubs. A celebratory event was held in the transit area […]

Airports and airlines will spend nearly $33 billion on IT this year as they bid to enhance their operations and put passengers more in control of their journeys. Airports will invest more money on IT than ever before this year and their commitment to spending big on technology is being matched by the airlines, with […]

Cambodia’s Phnom Penh International Airport officially opened its new Arrivals Hall and concourse extension today. The facilities were inaugurated by Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister, His Excellency Bin Chhin. Following the completion of a $100-million expansion programme in 2016, this second phase of the investment, totaling $26-million, was initiated to address steadily increasing arrivals and to […]

Mumbai–Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport operator, MIAL, has been awarded a prestigious ‘Sword of Honour’ by the British Safety Council for its efforts to mitigate health and safety risks at work. The highly-prized accolade was won by GVK-led MIAL for its commitment towards instilling practices that assure a secure and healthy environment for all its stakeholders. In […]

Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, is destined to become one of the largest A320neo family operators in Central Asia and CIS over the next three years. The airline became the first operator of this type in the region in 2016 and the fleet will grow to 17 aircraft by 2020.  Air Astana will then operate six A320neo, […]

Sydney Airport has officially opened a new footbridge and cycleway at the T1 International precinct, providing improved safety and easier access into the precinct for active transport users. The new footbridge and cycleway connects the existing Alexandra Canal shared footpath and cycleway with the P7 multi-storey car park, enabling seamless, elevated access for pedestrians and […]

Emirates Leisure Retail (ELR) has officially opened ‘Tiger Den’ at Singapore Changi Airport’s brand new Terminal 4. The dynamic bar, inspired by the energy and excitement of Singapore’s iconic Tiger Beer, invites passengers to uncage their courageous spirit as the Tiger Den serves up this unmistakable beer with ‘bite’. The menu offers a range of tempting […]

Dubai-based flydubai today announced a commitment to a $27 billion order for 225 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to support the growth of its fleet. This is the third aircraft order placed by the airline with Boeing in its eight-year history and follows orders placed in 2008 and 2013. It claims that the deal will support […]