Sun PhuQuoc Airways has partnered with Pacific Air Agency to launch direct flights between South Korea and Phu Quoc. A daily service from Seoul starts on 17 April 2026, followed by a Busan route in June. The airline aims to capture a growing market that saw over 4.3 million Korean visitors to Vietnam in 2025. Passengers will benefit from significant discounts within the Sun Group ecosystem.
Saudi Arabia is moving ahead with its plans for Advanced Air Mobility with the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) signing an agreement with US-based Archer Aviation. The collaboration aims to develop a regulatory path for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxis in the Kingdom. The first routes are expected to connect Riyadh and Jeddah, and service the nation’s giga-projects like Red Sea Global.
Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) has completed the first phase of its acquisition of control over Hawthorne Airport, a key Los Angeles aviation asset. This initial step involves the acquisition of the master lease and associated subleases, giving the company control of the airport's real estate. Archer plans to use the 80-acre site as the operational hub for its planned L.A. air taxi network, including operations for the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games.
Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways have expanded their partnership with codeshare flights to 19 destinations, enhancing connectivity between Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The new flights will allow passengers to access a wider network of leisure and business destinations via Nairobi and Doha.
Yango Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Etihad Rail to connect ride-hailing services to the UAE’s national rail network, paving the way for more seamless travel ahead of the passenger service launch in 2026.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has issued new regulations for transport rental offices and vehicle shelters across land, sea, and air. The updated standards aim to improve safety, accessibility, and service quality, while opening new investment avenues and enhancing the overall travel and mobility experience.
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