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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.

2026-08-03T20:30:34.669189-07:00
M&A   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines  
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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: CNA, Australian Aviation and en.traicy.com
2026-08-03T16:59:20.860918-07:00
Middle East   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
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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).

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