Under 'open skies', the market, not the minister, would decide how often airlines could fly into Australia
The resulting framework prohibited international commercial flights unless expressly permitted.
Tue Sep 12 2023
No departures at Berlin, Bremen, Hamburg airports as security staff strike
Berlin, Bremen and Hamburg airports said no commercial flights would take off on Monday due to a strike by trade union Verdi over pay.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Ukraine: Last group of Malaysians scheduled to return tomorrow
The last group of Malaysians who managed to leave Ukraine is scheduled to return home from Warsaw, Poland, tomorrow via commercial flight.
Sun Feb 27 2022
Afghanistan commercial flights resume as UN warns of humanitarian crisis
Hopes for a return to order were offset by UN reports of rising restrictions on women and a looming humanitarian disaster.
Fri Sep 10 2021
How can you become a space tourist?
Virgin Galactic has said regular commercial flights will begin from 2022, following two more test flights.
Sat Jul 24 2021
Thailand welcomes tourists back as Bangkok protests heat up
Thailand received a group of tourists from China on Tuesday, its first such arrivals since commercial flights were banned in April.
Wed Oct 21 2020
COVID-19: 207 Malaysians in Australia have returned home
A total of 207 Malaysians in Australia have returned home via commercial flights, said Malaysian High Commissioner to Australia Datuk Sudha Devi KR Vasudevan.
Thu Apr 16 2020
Australian jet alters course after hoax call: report
A hoax caller pretending to be air traffic control tapped into restricted radio frequencies and forced an Australian commercial flight to pull up just before landing, a report said.
Tue Nov 08 2016
'Suasa Airlines misled the public'
Suasa Airlines was given permission by the DCA to fly from Subang to Langkawi only because it claimed it was a non-commercial flight.
Tue Jul 26 2016
MAVCOM investigates Suasa Airlines, lodges report against Monspace Sky Airlines
In the case of Suasa Airlines, MAVCOM said the company had applied to operate a commercial flight from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi on July 22, but it was rejected.
Mon Jul 25 2016
Made in China plane makes first commercial flight
China's homegrown regional jet made its first commercial flight Tuesday, operator Chengdu Airlines said, after years of delays.
Tue Jun 28 2016
Flying solo: Chinese woman only passenger on New Year flight
A Chinese woman heading home for the holidays had a commercial airline flight all to herself after gruelling delays winnowed down other passengers.
Wed Feb 03 2016
Capt Hasman's body flown to New York today
He said the body was flown to New York on a commercial flight from the Lambert St Louis International Airport in Missouri at 9.10am this morning.
Sat Jan 02 2016
FBI probe of plane hack sparks worries over flight safety
An FBI agent's claim that a hacker may have exploited weaknesses of commercial flights has sparked new worries over the safety and cybersecurity of the nation's passenger planes.
Tue May 19 2015
Death toll rises in Taiwan plane crash
A commercial plane crashed in Taipei, Taiwan, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015. The Taiwanese commercial flight with 58 people aboard clippe
Wed Feb 04 2015
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