The Australian Defense White Paper, which was released in May, puts strong emphasis on Asia, as it clearly states that whatever else this century brings, it will see the rise of Asia.
A group of Japanese companies, including Sumitomo Corporation, NEC Corporation, Toshiba Corporation and Morita Corporation, have signed an agreement with Myanmar’s Department of Civil Aviation to improve airport safety and security nation-wide.
Etihad Airways is expanding operations in India with additional flights, building on its deal with India’s Jet Airways as it eyes growth in one of the fastest growing markets.
Lufthansa unveiled a USD$19 billion order for new aircraft on Thursday as its outgoing chief executive warned the historic investment must not dilute the resolve of Europe’s largest airline to stay in the black.
A MID-AIR disaster was avoided by seconds over Adelaide yesterday when two Qantas pilots ignored traffic-control directions which put them on a collision path.