Hong Kong Greenlights Fully Autonomous Vehicle Tests at Airport
Transport Department removes backup driver requirement for driverless car trials, positioning city as testing ground for Chinese AV technology
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Transport Department removes backup driver requirement for driverless car trials, positioning city as testing ground for Chinese AV technology

The national carrier swung to a first-quarter deficit after Middle East conflict drove fuel expenses up 78.5 percent year-on-year

The national carrier swung to a S$76 million loss despite record quarterly revenue, weighed down by Middle East conflict-driven fuel expenses and Air India losses

The carrier's first-quarter revenue hit a record S$5.7 billion, but jet fuel prices tied to Middle East conflict erased operating gains

Vietnam's flagship infrastructure project reaches critical milestone as contractors mobilize to finish second runway by September, setting stage for 2026 opening.

Politburo approves special policy framework to build Asia-Pacific hub around Long Thành International Airport

Chairman Peter Seah tells shareholders the billion-dollar joint venture with Tata Sons receives continuous director-level oversight, not just management review

SGX expands index licensing deal while aircraft maintenance unit sees profit slip 6.1% despite operational revenue growth

The Gokongwei-Gotianun venture wins original proponent status for three regional airports after raising its bid by 35 percent to PHP 21.61 billion.

Hong Kong's carrier sees first-half earnings climb to HKD 6.5 billion despite industry-wide fuel cost pressures hitting aviation sector

Aviation authority scales controller workforce 40% and deploys AI-driven traffic tools to match Terminal 5 ground expansion

Flag carrier commits to 787-10 jets with option for five more, marking first Dreamliner purchase by Philippine operator and return to Boeing after nearly two decades

Japanese startup demonstrates advanced eVTOL prototype as it accelerates toward commercial launch in two years

Taiwan carrier's Airsorayama Silver aircraft, featuring Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama's metallic aesthetic, launched with chairman at controls and plans for October expansion

Hong Kong carrier will resume daily Dubai flights and four-times-weekly Riyadh service from September as US-Iran talks show signs of progress