ch-aviationDirk Andrei Salcedo

Korean Air clears final South Korea hurdle for Asiana merger after conditional MOLIT approval

Korean Air has received conditional approval from South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to merge with Asiana Airlines, clearing the last domestic regulatory requirement for the transaction. The development brings the airline combination closer to completion following prior approvals in the merger process.

2026-06-28T20:43:01.390470-07:00
ch-aviationDirk Andrei Salcedo

Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines launch joint fares

By ch-aviation: Malaysia Airlines (MH, Kuala Lumpur International) and Singapore Airlines (SQ, Singapore Changi) have tightened their cooperation by launching joint fare products for travel between Singapore Changi and Kuala Lumpur International, after formalising their strategic joint business partnership in January 2026.

2026-06-28T17:06:39.465918-07:00
ReutersChristian Hartmann

Eleven people killed in plane crash in northeastern France

By Reuters: Eleven people, including a pilot and 10 parachutists, were killed when a small ​plane crashed in the northeastern French town of Tomblaine on ‌Sunday, narrowly missing nearby homes as their families watched, officials and a witness said.

2026-06-28T05:56:42.993570-07:00
Reuters

Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 nationals, state news agency says

By Reuters: A helicopter belonging to Saudi ​oil giant Aramco crashed on Sunday ‌in Ras Tanura on Saudi Arabia's eastern coast on the Gulf, west of the Strait of ​Hormuz, killing 14 nationals, the state ​news agency reported, adding that the ⁠cause was unknown.

2026-06-28T04:57:38.094200-07:00