Source In the commercial aviation world, air cargo has not always been the focal point. And to those beyond the transport industry, when the topic of air travel comes to mind, cargo is often an afterthought (or not even a thought at all). However, of late, we’ve seen an unprecedented increase in demand for air...
Outsourcing Engineering & Maintenance – Is ASEAN Ready?
As you may have seen here, and here, the ASEAN region is indeed growing rapidly. With this growth, it is inevitable that many aviation services are now being outsourced. As operators approach their capacity, services such as aircraft maintenance are likely to be contracted out to third-party providers. Outsourcing Around The World Source Take the...
How Airlines Changed ASEAN Forever
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region has one of the fastest growth rates in aviation, with intra-ASEAN travel being the highest contributing factor. But the journey leading up to today’s success was not an easy one. From an economic crisis to forced restructuring, the ASEAN aviation industry remained robust, transcending borders to achieve...
What It Takes To Be A World-Class Airport
SKYTRAX – World’s Best Airport (7 times) Wanderlust – Top Worldwide Airport (16 times) DestinAsian – Best Airport In The World (13 times) Business Traveller Germany Awards – Best Airport Worldwide (25 times) Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards – Best Airport in the World (26 times) … and these are just a few of the 590...
Aviation In ASEAN: Part 2
This article is a continuation. Read the first part here! Myanmar Source The Republic of the Union of Myanmar is a resource-rich country, bordered by India, Bangladesh, Laos and China. The country is abundant in jade, gems, oil and other mineral resources. While ethnic and political unrest have placed the country in one of...
Aviation In ASEAN: Part 1
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is comprised of 10 member countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The purpose of this inter-governmental organisation is to promote regional cooperation, and facilitate integration. One key factor of integration is the unification of the ASEAN aviation industry. This goal is reflected...
ASEAN Open Skies: Benefits & Implications for Aviation Businesses
The Push For Greater Economic Integration Source The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is an inter-governmental organisation created to promote regional cooperation and integration between the 10 member states (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam). With the rise of economic powers in this region, it comes as...