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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

AirAsia’s $19 Billion A220 Bet Followed by a 25% Capacity Retreat

AirAsia placed the largest order in the Airbus A220 program’s history in May, then announced plans in August to cut capacity by 25%. The reversal highlights the gap between long-term fleet commitments and near-term network demand, with the airline citing a return to “pre-war levels.”

Also: ch-aviation, ch-aviation and aircargoweek.com
2026-08-17T00:32:25.384166-07:00
Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airbus A320   Air India   Airlines  
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Malaysia Airlines Pilots Test Negative for Drugs After Colleague’s Indonesia Arrest

By Reuters: All pilots working for flag carrier Malaysia Airlines tested negative for drugs after a mandatory screening process ordered after a pilot was arrested ​in Indonesia on trafficking charges, owner Malaysia Aviation Group said on ‌Monday, adding that its cabin crew will be tested next.

Also: Economic Times and CNA
2026-08-17T01:28:20.555036-07:00
Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines   Boeing  
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Vietnam aviation body says passenger plane returned to Munich after tail strike, tyre-pressure warnings

By Reuters: Vietnam's aviation authority said warnings of a tail strike on the runway and low tyre pressure were triggered ​shortly after a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 took off ‌from Munich on Sunday, prompting the aircraft to return to the German airport at the weekend.

Also: Air Data News
2026-08-16T23:05:23.755480-07:00
Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Workforce & Skills Development   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines  
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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Taiwan's Starlux Airlines plans US$132mn training base

By ch-aviation: Starlux Airlines (JX, Taipei Taoyuan) will invest TWD4.2 billion New Taiwan dollars (USD132 million) in a multipurpose building as part of its Taoyuan Aerotropolis development, which will serve as a training base for pilots, cabin crew, and other frontline personnel.

2026-08-16T23:32:33.966728-07:00