The World of Aviation

Teleport, an integrated logistics provider, and Etihad Cargo have announced a partnership to increase cargo capacity and frequency between Southeast Asia and the Middle East, responding to growing airfreight demand and trade between the two regions. The collaboration, which began in May, has seen Teleport deploy freighters for Etihad to transport goods such as machines,

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will increase flight frequencies and passenger capacity across its network for the 2025 Northern Summer operating season, responding to higher travel demand. The airline announced several key changes to its schedule for the period from 30 March to 25 October 2025. SIA will offer a daily service to London Gatwick, up from

British Airways has announced an expanded codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways, giving UK travelers easier access to popular holiday spots in Thailand and Cambodia. Key points: British Airways customers can now book single tickets from London via Bangkok to five new destinations: Phuket, Koh Samui and Chiang Mai in Thailand Phnom Penh and Siem Reap

Hong Kong’s Cathay Group has placed a firm order for 30 A330-900 widebody aircraft from Airbus. The order, announced on 7 August 2024, follows an evaluation by the airline as part of its mid-size widebody fleet renewal program. Cathay plans to use the new aircraft to modernise its older A330-300 fleet and expand operations on

Leading aircraft charter specialist Air Charter Service (ACS) has opened its first office in Ireland. The new branch, located in Dublin’s city centre, began operations on 1 August. Justin Bowman, ACS’s Chief Executive, said the move had been long anticipated by the company. “Ireland has always been on our list of where we wanted an

Air India Express has become the first Indian airline to launch a Virtual Interline platform, expanding booking options for travelers. Key points include: The platform, named “AIX Connect”, allows users to book connecting flights where one leg is operated by Air India Express and the other by a partner airline. Singapore-based Scoot is the inaugural