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Major Asian Airlines Reveal Their Biggest Concerns Plus the Changes That Will Shape Their Future
At the Routes Asia Conference 2025, Thai Airways, Japan Airlines, HK Express, and Cebu Pacific provided an exclusive glimpse in to the unique challenges and strategic shifts they are having to navigate in the year ahead. While all four airlines operate within the Asia-Pacific region, their obstacles vary significantly and spark important discussions.
Apr 3, 2025
Sharon Petersen
5 min read
Behind the scenes: Vietjet sends rescue teams to Myanmar
Go inside Vietjet’s rapid-response operation as it mobilized two special relief flights to Myanmar following a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake. From fast-tracking permits to loading 60+ tons of aid, discover how the airline’s crew and rescue teams raced against time to deliver life-saving support.
Apr 1, 2025
Airline Ratings
3 min read
DHL Aircraft Crash Report
Lithuanian prosecutors stated on Wednesday that human error was likely the cause of the DHL cargo plane crash in Vilnius last November.
Mar 31, 2025
Sharon Petersen
3 min read
Airline Ratings and Aviation Insider Partner to Deliver Informational Insights
Airline Ratings, the world’s leading airline safety and product rating platform, and Aviation Insider, a prominent provider of pilot, cabin crew, and engineering training and resources, today announced a strategic partnership aimed at enriching aviation content and industry expertise for users worldwide.
Mar 28, 2025
Airline Ratings
2 min read
Airlines and Airports Push for Sustainability at Routes Asia
Despite contributing just 2.5% of global CO2 emissions, the airline industry is responsible for 4% of global warming and sustainable aviation fuel is not an economic option so what are our airlines and airports doing?
Mar 26, 2025
Sharon Petersen
4 min read
The State of the Asia Pacific Airline Industry
The airline industry in Asia Pacific continues to experience strong post-pandemic growth, but challenges such as supply chain constraints, rising costs, and the transition to sustainability pose significant hurdles. Here are the numbers behind the story of this exclusive part of the world
Mar 26, 2025
Sharon Petersen
3 min read
Boeing Is Back
Boeing is regaining stability after six challenging years, with production improving and deliveries now ahead of schedule. The 787 remains the best-selling widebody, with production increasing, while the 777-9 stays on track for 2026. Despite supply chain challenges and a 6,200-aircraft backlog, global demand is strong, with 18,500 new aircraft needed over 20 years—4,700 in the Asia-Pacific.
Mar 25, 2025
Sharon Petersen
3 min read
The impact of Heathrow's closure in numbers
At least 120 aircraft were en route to London’s Heathrow airport when the unexpected closure of the airport was announced on March 21st 2025. Here's the rest of the story with regards to the impact wolrdwide
Mar 24, 2025
Josh Wood
2 min read
TSB Report: Delta Regional Jet Crash-Landing at Toronto Pearson
The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada released a preliminary report on the February crash-landing of a Delta Air Lines regional jet at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The report highlights a series of events that led to the accident, in which the aircraft flipped over after a hard landing.
Mar 21, 2025
Airline Ratings
3 min read
Passenger Panic as Fire Erupts on Hong Kong Airlines Flight
A Hong Kong Airlines flight (HX115) from Hangzhou to Hong Kong made an emergency landing in Fuzhou after a fire broke out in an overhead compartment likely caused by an overheated portable charging device, such as a power bank
Mar 21, 2025
Sharon Petersen
2 min read
Malaysia Finally Greenlights Another MH370 Search—Yes, Really
Well, well, well—after more than a decade of head-scratching, deep-sea searching, and conspiracy theories running wild, the Malaysian government has finally given the go-ahead for another attempt to find the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. If that sentence feels familiar, it's because we've been here before.
Mar 20, 2025
Sharon Petersen
3 min read
12 killed in Caribbean plane crash
A tragic plane crash near the Honduran mainland claimed the lives of 12 people on Monday evening. The Jetstream 32 aircraft, carrying 15 passengers and two crew members, went down seconds after taking off from Roatán Island, a popular Caribbean tourist destination.
Mar 18, 2025
Airline Ratings
2 min read
Engine Fire Forces American Airlines 737-800 to Divert to Denver
After landing and while taxiing to the gate, the right-hand engine caught fire on an American Airlines jet prompting an emergency evacuation via slides.
Mar 18, 2025
Airline Ratings
3 min read
Air New Zealand Skycouch Review
I’ll keep this short and sweet—the Skycouch is THE BEST value proposition in the sky , and I would personally choose it over Premium Economy. This review easily scores a 10/10, but keep reading to find out why!
Mar 18, 2025
Sharon Petersen
5 min read
AirAsia Malaysia Expands Australian Reach with New Direct Kuala Lumpur–Darwin Route
AirAsia Malaysia's new direct Kuala Lumpur–Darwin route, launching on 27 June 2025, marks the return of a low-cost carrier to the Northern Territory, enhancing international connectivity, boosting tourism, and creating new opportunities for trade and cultural exchange between Australia and Asia.
Mar 18, 2025
Airline Ratings
3 min read
Korean Air Unveils New Premium Economy and Expanded Lounge Experience
Korean Air has announced the introduction of a Premium Economy class, aiming to bridge the gap between its Prestige (Business) and Economy classes. This new class will debut on 11 retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, replacing the existing First Class cabins.
Mar 18, 2025
Sharon Petersen
2 min read
Korean Air Unveils Modernized Brand Identity and Enhanced Inflight Experience
Korean Air has officially introduced its refreshed corporate identity, featuring a modern take on its iconic Taegeuk symbol and a completely different colour scheme.
Mar 11, 2025
Sharon Petersen
4 min read
Brazil Suspends Voepass Operations Amid Ongoing Safety Concerns
Brazil’s aviation regulator, ANAC, has suspended operations of regional airline Voepass, citing serious safety concerns. The decision comes approximately seven months after a devastating crash near São Paulo killed all 62 people on board, making it one of the deadliest aviation disasters of 2024.
Mar 11, 2025
Sharon Petersen
2 min read
American Airlines Crash Prelim Report Released: There were warning signs before the crash
During a Tuesday press conference, NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy called the flight patterns around DCA "an intolerable risk," citing the close proximity in which helicopters and commercial planes operate. She urged the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to take immediate action, saying, "It shouldn't take a tragedy to require immediate action."
Mar 11, 2025
Sharon Petersen
4 min read
Understanding IOSA: The IATA Operational Safety Audit
What is the IOSA audit and why is it so important in the AirlineRatings. com safety ratings? How much safer are these airines?
Mar 10, 2025
Sharon Petersen
3 min read
