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The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has reappointed Dr. Fang Liu of China by acclamation today as Secretary General of the UN Specialized Agency for a second three-year term, beginning August 1, 2018.
Vientiane-based Lao Airlines will halt direct Laos-Singapore flights from March 25, due to operational reasons. The national airline of Laos announced it will resume flight schedules as soon as is ready for operation.
Oman Air has taken delivery of the second of 30 Boeing 737 Max 8s it has on order on Sunday 11 March.
Qantas, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) today announced a $5 million partnership to promote Singapore as a destination and a connecting gateway to Asia, Europe and Australia.
Hainan Airlines is scheduled to launch non-stop service between London Heathrow Airport and Changsha Huanghua International Airport on March 23, 2018.
Boeing and Turkish Airlines announced they have finalized a firm order for 25 787-9 Dreamliners with options for five more airplanes.
North America
Cargojet announced the appointment of Mr. James R. Crane as a Chairman of the Cargojet Board.
Asia
Cathay Pacific’s first Airbus A350-1000 has rolled out of the paint shop in Toulouse, France. The airline will be taking delivery the first of these 20 technologically-advanced aircraft by the middle of the year.
The new arrival increases Fiji Link’s Twin Otter fleet to four, with three Series 400 and an existing Series 300 Twin Otter in the fleet. The airline has an option to order a fourth brand new Series 400 Twin Otter and will make a decision on this at a later stage.
Philippine Airlines is increasing flights between Manila and Melbourne amidst the surge of passenger traffic along the route.