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ch-aviation • Paul Ash

ClearSky Airlines targets 2H27 launch with Beta Alia CX300 electric freighters

European logistics conglomerate e-Smart Group is advancing plans for ClearSky Airlines, a dedicated electric cargo carrier expected to begin regional operations in the second half of 2027. The airline intends to deploy Beta Technologies’ Alia CX300 freighters, linking emerging electric aircraft with commercial logistics operations.

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2026-08-03T22:44:39.893180-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Vietnam Airlines plans 20-30 widebodies for 2031-2035

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2026-08-03T20:30:34.669189-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

South Korea's Jin Air to take A321ceo in late 3Q26

By ch-aviation: Jin Air (LJ, Jeju) is scheduled to take delivery of one A321-200 transferred from Asiana Airlines on September 10, 2026, South Korean news outlet iNews24 reported.

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2026-08-03T21:14:54.695430-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Philippine Airlines raises bond issue to $350mn

By ch-aviation: Philippine Airlines (PR, Manila Ninoy Aquino International) subsidiary Primero Agila Limited priced an additional USD50 million five-year senior notes issue on July 31, 2026, with settlement scheduled for August 6.

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2026-08-03T19:45:18.758736-07:00

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Australia's Qantas to exit Jetstar Japan in $52 million share buyback deal

By Reuters: Qantas Airways said on Tuesday Jetstar Japan would buy back its 33.32% stake in the budget carrier in an 8.2 billion yen ($52.11 million) deal, paving the way for it to come under Japanese ownership and rebrand under a new name.

Australian Aviation

Qantas closes deal to sell off Jetstar Japan stake

Australian Aviation

Alan Joyce memoir hits shelves

Also: CNA and en.traicy.com

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2026-08-03T16:59:20.860918-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Viet Nam's Bamboo Airways flying falls to one jet

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2026-08-03T17:33:35.508934-07:00

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Somon Air Receives Its First Boeing 737 MAX Jet

By Boeing: Tajikistan's national carrier to modernize its fleet and expand its network with the 737-8.

Airline Geeks

FAA Certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7

Reuters

US FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7 in win for planemaker

Also: Aviation Source, Associated Press, Dj's Aviation, Australian Aviation, aviationnews.eu, Boeing, FAA, The Air Current, airwaysmag.com, Aviation24, New York Times, AirInsight and 58 more

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2026-08-03T00:59:45.583147-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dominik Sipinski

US ramps up sanctions against Iran's Mahan Air

By ch-aviation: The United States Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated two companies in China, one each in India and Russia, and one Chinese individual for allegedly acting as general sales agents for Iran's Mahan Air (W5, Tehran Mehrabad).

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2026-08-03T14:44:26.627362-07:00

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ClearSky Airlines targets 2H27 launch with Beta Alia CX300 electric freighters

Vietnam Airlines plans 20-30 widebodies for 2031-2035

South Korea's Jin Air to take A321ceo in late 3Q26

Philippine Airlines raises bond issue to $350mn

Australia's Qantas to exit Jetstar Japan in $52 million share buyback deal

Qantas closes deal to sell off Jetstar Japan stake

Alan Joyce memoir hits shelves

Viet Nam's Bamboo Airways flying falls to one jet

Somon Air Receives Its First Boeing 737 MAX Jet

FAA Certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7

US FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7 in win for planemaker

US ramps up sanctions against Iran's Mahan Air

EU electric cargo carrier ClearSky Airlines eyes 2H27 launch

South Korea's Jin Air to take A321ceo in late 3Q26

Vietnam Airlines plans 20-30 widebodies for 2031-2035

Philippine Airlines raises bond issue to $350mn

Viet Nam's Bamboo Airways flying falls to one jet

Australia's Qantas to exit Jetstar Japan in $52 million share buyback deal

US’s National Airlines granted permit for Venezuela ops

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American Airlines and Citi Unveil Enhanced AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard

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