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Reuters • Julie Zhu, Rozanna Latiff

Malaysia weighs support for AirAsia while ruling out a simple public-money bailout

Malaysia is considering how to support AirAsia without putting public funds at risk, former transport minister Anthony Loke said. Loke, who resigned this week, said the government would not simply inject money into the privately owned airline, leaving the form of any assistance unresolved.

Also: CNA

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2026-11-12T21:28:33.415895-08:00

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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

FLYINGGROUP adds Netherlands' first Falcon 6X

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2026-11-12T21:55:33.733325-08:00

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Kenya Airways owes state $940mn as second-largest debtor

By ch-aviation: Kenya Airways (KQ, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta) owed the Kenyan government KES122.95 billion (USD940 million) as of June 30, 2026, making it the country's second-largest debtor among state corporations after Kenya Railways Corporation, according to the National Treasury's Annual Public Debt Management Report for FY2025/26.

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2026-11-12T23:05:08.855999-08:00

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ch-aviation • Vanja Popovic

France’s Chalair to grow ATR72 fleet, mulls more ACMI

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2026-11-12T21:05:04.131796-08:00

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Bloomberg • Danny Lee

Air New Zealand Calls For Faster Approval of Premium Cabin Seats

By Bloomberg: Air New Zealand Ltd. has called for industrywide change to how aviation safety agencies approve aircraft interior designs, which is adding to already lengthy delays in deliveries of new planes.

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2026-11-12T21:04:46.489367-08:00

China UAV Development & Drone Programs Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Reuters • Casey Hall, Xihao Jiang

Food arrives by drone in APEC host Shenzhen, as China expands 'low-altitude' economy

By Reuters: A steady hum fills the air around busy tourist areas in China's southern tech hub of Shenzhen, which is set to host world leaders at next week's APEC summit.

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2026-11-12T21:05:55.354896-08:00

Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Industry Leader Profiles & Interviews Asia-Pacific (APAC)

AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

‘Build an airport that can adapt.’ Alton Aviation’s Mabel Kwan on APAC financing

By AeroTime: Asia Pacific is expected to drive more than half of global aviation growth in the coming decades. Building airports equipped to handle this traffic will cost a great deal.

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2026-11-12T20:49:24.069964-08:00

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ch-aviation • Paul Ash

Saudi Arabia's flynas retires last A320ceo aircraft

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2026-11-12T20:04:53.321801-08:00

Malaysia weighs support for AirAsia while ruling out a simple public-money bailout

FLYINGGROUP adds Netherlands' first Falcon 6X

Kenya Airways owes state $940mn as second-largest debtor

France’s Chalair to grow ATR72 fleet, mulls more ACMI

Air New Zealand Calls For Faster Approval of Premium Cabin Seats

Food arrives by drone in APEC host Shenzhen, as China expands 'low-altitude' economy

‘Build an airport that can adapt.’ Alton Aviation’s Mabel Kwan on APAC financing

Saudi Arabia's flynas retires last A320ceo aircraft

Kenya Airways owes state $940mn as second-largest debtor

FLYINGGROUP adds Netherlands' first Falcon 6X

France’s Chalair to grow ATR72 fleet, mulls more ACMI

Malaysia weighing how to aid AirAsia without risking public funds, ex-minister says

Air New Zealand Calls For Faster Approval of Premium Cabin Seats

Food arrives by drone in APEC host Shenzhen, as China expands 'low-altitude' economy

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