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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Vietnam Airlines plans to add 20-30 widebodies between 2031 and 2035

Vietnam Airlines is planning a future widebody fleet expansion, targeting the addition of 20 to 30 aircraft during the 2031-2035 period. The plan signals a long-term commitment to expanding or renewing its widebody capability, though the available reporting does not specify aircraft types, suppliers or routes.

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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.

Also: Australian Aviation, 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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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

US’s National Airlines granted permit for Venezuela ops

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2026-08-03T15:30:29.217868-07:00

Middle East Policy & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Export Controls & Trade Compliance

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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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Cozumel, Mexico to see first European routes in late 4Q26

By ch-aviation: Discover more news on Neos Air at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.

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2026-08-03T16:11:14.299743-07:00

Vietnam Airlines plans to add 20-30 widebodies between 2031 and 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

Viet Nam's Bamboo Airways flying falls to one jet

US’s National Airlines granted permit for Venezuela ops

US ramps up sanctions against Iran's Mahan Air

Cozumel, Mexico to see first European routes in late 4Q26

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

Somon Air Receives Its First Boeing 737 MAX Jet

American Airlines and Citi Unveil Enhanced AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard

Eve Air activates pusher propulsion system in first partial transition flight

BALPA Warns of Potentially Catastrophic Engine-Shutdown Fault Affecting Airbus Aircraft

WestJet Flight Attendants Strike, Forcing Hundreds of Flight Cancellations

Two Bell 214ST firefighting helicopters collide over Greek wildfire, killing two

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