Myanmar needs national aviation policy: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said Myanmar needs a national aviation policy. In a written reply to Channel NewsAsia’s queries, IATA said … source
Late passenger attempts to break into plane
Passengers on board a plane waiting to depart Australia’s Melbourne Airport were rattled after a passenger who was “running late” for his flight allegedly attempted to break into the aircraft…
Eyjafjalla…What? Icelandic volcanoes make life hard for news presenters
The aviation industry has been put on red alert over an Icelandic volcano, which is expected to spew large amounts of ash. In 2010, the eruption of another … source
Brexit seen threatening UK links in EU supply chain
SHIPLEY, England (Reuters) – Mandy Ridyard knew Brexit was going to be a challenge for her aviation components firm, but it was still a shock when she heard a French…
Will circular runways ever take off? BBC News
Could circular runways be the future of air travel? Aviation expert Henk Hesselink of the Netherlands Aerospace Centre believes so. A film for BBC World Hacks … source
WORLD NEWS – Nigeria, Turkey vow to up trade ties
In world news, Nigeria and Turkey pledge to bolster economic cooperation. Turkey is ready to boost investment in Nigeria in the areas of energy and construction. President Abdullah Gul of…
SINGAPORE: SIA can target premium travellers through F1 packages, say observers
Singapore Airlines can target premium travellers and engage in aggressive marketing — this was what observers Channel NewsAsia spoke with said when asked how the national carrier can maximise… source
2 soldiers die in helicopter crash, bringing to 7 the number killed in military aviation mishaps this week
Two soldiers were killed in a training flight of an Apache attack helicopter at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The two deaths in the crash Friday night brings to seven the number…