Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
September 7th 2026
Today’s briefs report news from Afcom Holdings, Air India, Airport Authority Hong Kong, Boeing, IHG Hotels and Resorts, Changi Airport Group, International Civil Aviation Organisation, DHL Global and Malaysia Aviation Group. Read More »
India-based cargo operator, Afcom Holdings, has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Boeing for four 777-8F freighters. These will be the company’s first widebody cargo aircraft in its fleet.
Air India and IHG Hotels and Resorts have launched a partnership allowing members of the airline’s Maharaja Club frequent flyer program to earn points while staying at hotel group’s properties. IHG One Rewards members will be able to convert their points into Maharaja points.
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has reassured travellers through Terminal 2 at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) the five electronic display screens at the terminal are safe following an issue on the weekend, The airport operator said it had installed additional cables installed to secure the screens as an "additional safety precautionary measure". The screens have been inspected by AAHK’s maintenance team and an independent structural engineer. "Under the original safety design, two cables already provide sufficient assurance as a fall-arrest mechanism," AAHK said. "The additional cables will further ensure safety. Upon resumption all screens will remain stationary. The screens were operating in dynamic performance mode on Saturday morning when the cables guiding the motions experienced problems. The dynamic performance mode has been disabled to allay public concerns."
DHL Global is building a new facility at Singapore Changi Airport’s airfreight centre to handle high-value, time- and temperature-sensitive healthcare and life sciences cargo. The 3,047 square metre DHL Singapore coldchain hub was expected to be completed by the end of next year, DHL Global and Changi Airport Group said in a joint statement.
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has called on its member states to make a stronger commitment to protect civilian aircraft from all risks arising from conflict zones. "ICAO is observing heightened risks of civil aircraft being targeted or caught in crossfire, and while the aviation industry is able to reroute flights and maintain operations during conflicts, this operational flexibility does not address the fundamental security threat," ICAO said. "ICAO is updating its Manual Concerning Safety Measures relating to Military Activities and its Risk Assessment Manual for Civil Aircraft Operations Over or Near Conflict Zones, which focus on how authorities and airlines and air navigation services providers can better assess threats from malicious activities."
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) said its in-flight catering business, MAG Culinary Solutions (MAGCS), was expected to begin operations at its new facility at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) by the second quarter of 2029, following the start of construction in July this year. MAGCS, which was stood up in 2023 after the contract with the previous provider ended, also recently secured its Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia ground handling licence and technical approval certificate, as well as an interim manufacturing licence from the Malaysian Investment Development Authority.
