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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Air 7 Asia partners with Citi to offer private jet charter benefits

Singapore-based Air 7 Asia has partnered with Citibank Singapore to provide Citigold Private Client customers preferential rates and exclusive access to private jet charter services. The arrangement adds a bank’s premium-client channel to the charter provider’s customer reach, though the announcement gives no details on pricing or service scope.

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2026-10-22T19:55:23.862594-07:00

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AeroTime • Miquel Ros

Air Astana’s new leader on US routes, Dreamliner order and future growth

By AeroTime: Under new management: Air Astana’s new CEO Ibrahim Canliel discusses Dreamliner order, new US routes, Asia growth and plans for the future.

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2026-10-22T20:34:31.960573-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Air Vanuatu tenders for second ATR72-600

By ch-aviation: Air Vanuatu (NF, Port Vila) has issued a request for proposals for the outright purchase of one pre-owned ATR72-600, with delivery targeted between December 2026 and March 2027.

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2026-10-22T20:35:14.702398-07:00

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AINonline • Curt Epstein

Reno FBO To Add More Hangar Space

By AINonline: Stellar Aviation will add a 35,000-sq-ft hangar ahead of a major building boom.

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2026-10-22T21:04:44.279901-07:00

Airline Industry & Market Trends Asia-Pacific (APAC)

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

VietJetAir eyes Cherrie Air brand for Australian unit

By ch-aviation: VietJetAir (VJ, Hanoi Noi Bai International) is expected to use the Cherrie Air name for its proposed Australian domestic operation, The Sydney Morning Herald reported, as the Vietnamese low-cost carrier continues to seek regulatory approval for the venture.

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2026-10-22T21:15:27.306708-07:00

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ch-aviation • Vanja Popovic

South Korea's Jin Air mulls second hub at Busan post-merger

By ch-aviation: Jin Air (LJ, Jeju) majority shareholder Korean Air (KE, Seoul Incheon) is planning for its newly integrated low-cost carrier to have a base at Busan, a document obtained by Korean lawmakers reveals, according to a report by local outlet The Financial News.

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2026-10-22T18:35:05.051118-07:00

Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

Axios • Nathan Bomey

Airlines' new normal: Higher fares, fewer flights

By Axios: Soaring jet fuel prices are accelerating changes across the airline industry as financially strained carriers struggle to turn a profit.

Also: CAPA

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2026-10-22T17:33:11.206456-07:00

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Reuters • Yimou Lee

Taiwan shuts down ahead of Typhoon Champi, hundreds of flights cancelled

By Reuters: Almost all of Taiwan shut down on Friday ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Champi, which is forecast to bring ‌strong winds and torrential rain, and though the storm is weakening it could still make direct landfall on the island.

Also: CNA

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2026-10-22T17:04:23.046871-07:00

Air 7 Asia partners with Citi to offer private jet charter benefits

Air Astana’s new leader on US routes, Dreamliner order and future growth

Air Vanuatu tenders for second ATR72-600

Reno FBO To Add More Hangar Space

VietJetAir eyes Cherrie Air brand for Australian unit

South Korea's Jin Air mulls second hub at Busan post-merger

Airlines' new normal: Higher fares, fewer flights

Taiwan shuts down ahead of Typhoon Champi, hundreds of flights cancelled

VietJetAir eyes Cherrie Air brand for Australian unit

Reno FBO To Add More Hangar Space

Air Vanuatu tenders for second ATR72-600

Air Astana’s new leader on US routes, Dreamliner order and future growth

Singapore's Air 7 Asia partners with Citi on charters

South Korea's Jin Air mulls second hub at Busan post-merger

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