AirAsia unveils UPM livery on its aircraft
The livery depicting the words "Universiti Putra Malaysia", its motto "With Knowledge We Serve" and icon were painted on AirAsia's Airbus A320-200 aircraft with the registration number 9MAQD.
Tue Sep 12 2017
Engine shut down as smoke fills cabin of Jetstar flight
The Airbus A320 was en route to the northern Queensland city on Thursday evening when the pilot took action to deal with what the carrier said was "a technical issue with one of its engines".
Fri Sep 23 2016
AirAsia first in Southeast Asia to operate Airbus A320neo aircraft
The technology built in the aircraft will have a very positive impact on the airline's operational efficiency, Tan Sri Tony Fernandes says.
Thu Sep 15 2016
Doomed EgyptAir flight broke up midair after fire: report
An EgyptAir flight that crashed into the Mediterranean in May likely broke up in midair after a fire erupted in or near the cockpit.
Sat Jul 23 2016
'Probable' EgyptAir debris washes up on Israeli beach
Aircraft debris believed to have come from an EgyptAir crash in May has washed up on a beach near Tel Aviv, an official in the Israeli premier's office said Friday.
Fri Jul 08 2016
More EgyptAir crash remains recovered from Mediterranean
The search vessel John Lethbridge "retrieved all the human remains that were mapped at the crash location," the Egyptian Aircraft Accident Investigation Committee said.
Sun Jul 03 2016
Families of EgyptAir crash victims to get compensation
EgyptAir said Monday advance compensation payments of $25,000 will be offered to families of the 66 people killed when one of its planes crashed into the Mediterranean last month.
Tue Jun 21 2016
Irkut MC-21: Russia's answer to the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737
Russia unveiled the Irkut MC-21 medium-haul passenger jet as it aims to revive its civil aviation industry and challenge Airbus and Boeing.
Wed Jun 08 2016
Egypt says signal likely from MS804 black boxes detected
The signal was picked up by a French navy ship that is searching for the wreckage of the Airbus A320.
Wed Jun 01 2016
'Absolutely no indication' what caused EgyptAir crash: French minister
France's foreign minister said Friday there was "absolutely no indication" what had caused the crash of an EgyptAir flight, despite Egyptian authorities saying terrorism was the most likely cause.
Fri May 20 2016
Air-sea search intensifies for EgyptAir plane debris
A massive search was under way Thursday for the wreckage of an EgyptAir plane that plunged into the Mediterranean with 66 people on board.
Fri May 20 2016
EgyptAir MS804 flight: No Malaysians onboard
No Malaysians were onboard the missing EgyptAir MS804 flight, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press statement today.
Thu May 19 2016
Egypt army denies detecting distress signal from missing plane
The Egyptian army denied it detected any "distress messages" from an EgyptAir flight that vanished over the Mediterranean on Thursday.
Thu May 19 2016
Qatar Airways head threatens to cancel Airbus order
Qatar Airways chief Akbar al-Baker threatened to cancel an order for Airbus A320neo planes if the European manufacturer fails to address engine issues.
Thu Apr 28 2016
Germanwings Airbus A320 crash: One year memorial
A memorial service to those whose onboard Germanwings Airbus A320 tragedy.
Fri Mar 25 2016
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024