Malaysia’s air traffic recovery to hit 94 pct in 2024 - MIDF
Malaysia's aviation passenger traffic is forecast to recover to 94% this year, a sharp increase from the 4% growth initially projected.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Helicopter crashes in Nepali forest, killing all five on board
The helicopter lost contact with air traffic control three minutes after takeoff, crashed in a forest outside Nepal's capital Kathmandu.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Chopper loses contact in eastern Indonesia
The chopper failed to communicate with the air traffic control when it was flying above the forest in Halmahera Tengah district.
Wed Feb 21 2024
US government shutdown could add misery to air travel
A partial govt shutdown could disrupt air travel and the govt would need to furlough 1,000 air traffic controllers in training.
Thu Sep 28 2023
UK air traffic failure set to disrupt flights for days
Thousands stranded in airports across Europe, as air traffic controllers were forced to switch to manual systems due to a technical problem.
Wed Aug 30 2023
EU hopes Malaysia comes on board ASEAN-EU Air Traffic Agreement
AE CATA aims to bolster connectivity and economic development among member states of the two regional blocs.
Tue Feb 07 2023
Philippines airport scrambles to restore normalcy after power cut
The power outage jolted its air traffic control and disrupted 300 flights.
Mon Jan 02 2023
Air traffic will increase in 2023 following China's border reopening - Anthony Loke
There will be flights going in and out of China, and Loke believes it will increase air traffic movement between both countries next year.
Wed Dec 28 2022
Drone taxi take first spin in air traffic near Paris
The Volocopter test aircraft took off with a passenger on board from the Pontoise-Cormeilles airfield outside Paris.
Fri Nov 11 2022
Pakistan helicopter goes missing with high-ranking army officers on board
The army aviation helicopter, which was helping with the operation in southern Balochistan, had lost contact with air traffic control.
Tue Aug 02 2022
MAHB to implement A-CDM system for operational efficiency at KLIA
A-CDM integrates the operations of the airport, air traffic control, airlines and ground handlers via a unified platform.
Fri Jul 29 2022
Air traffic rights applications soar 210 pct in Q2 2022 as borders reopen - Mavcom
Mavcom reported a 210 pct jump in air traffic rights (ATR) applications in the second quarter (Q2) of 2022.
Mon Jul 25 2022
KL ATCC will raise efficiency bar from new home - PM Ismail Sabri
With the KL ATCC now operating at a new state-of-the art complex in Sepang, it will raise the efficiency of the country's air traffic services to be on par with developed countries.
Wed Dec 01 2021
Penang hopes Putrajaya will include its Penang Int'l Airport in Malaysia-Singapore VTL
Yeoh said PIA's inclusion in the Malaysia-Singapore VTL would be a strong anchor to attract more air traffic from Singapore.
Wed Nov 10 2021
Is air traffic set to return to pre-COVID levels?
To anticipate the growing demand, airlines are increasing their number of daily flights.
Tue Oct 12 2021
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024