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HAECO, JAL, Toyota Tsusho and Sun Group to build $360M MRO hub at Vietnam’s Van Don (late-2028 start)

HAECO will establish a joint venture with Sun Group, Toyota Tsusho and Japan Airlines to develop a US$360 million aircraft maintenance facility at Vietnam’s Van Don International Airport. The project is targeted to be operational by late-2028, expanding regional MRO capacity to support long-term aviation growth.

2026-06-16T08:02:21.301153-07:00

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Air bp marks 100 years of aircraft refueling service (since 1926), supporting global fuel supply and SAF transition

2026-06-16T09:02:40.765882-07:00

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AVi8 Air Capital to launch Vietnam-based ACMI wet-lease carrier Avi8 Airways, based in Ho Chi Minh City

2026-06-15T20:22:24.395556-07:00

Reuters

Western Sydney International (WSI) to open for scheduled commercial flying in Oct 2026 as Jetstar starts Oct 25 and Qantas follo

2026-06-09T19:18:56.243165-07:00

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Air bp marks 100 years of aircraft refueling service (since 1926), supporting global fuel supply and SAF transition Air bp is celebrating its centenary, noting it has supplied aviation fuel since pioneering in- (into-plane) refueling services in 1926. The company says it distributes about 6,600 million gallons annually into the aerocommercial market and highlights recent focus on SAF.

2026-06-16T09:02:40.765882-07:00

Air bp marks 100 years of aircraft refueling service (since 1926), supporting global fuel supply and SAF transition

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HAECO, JAL, Toyota Tsusho and Sun Group to build $360M MRO hub at Vietnam’s Van Don (late-2028 start) HAECO will establish a joint venture with Sun Group, Toyota Tsusho and Japan Airlines to develop a US$360 million aircraft maintenance facility at Vietnam’s Van Don International Airport. The project is targeted to be operational by late-2028, expanding regional MRO capacity to support long-term aviation growth.

2026-06-16T08:02:21.301153-07:00

HAECO, JAL, Toyota Tsusho and Sun Group to build $360M MRO hub at Vietnam’s Van Don (late-2028 start)

Reuters

U.S. uses drone- and helicopter-guided covert ship-to-ship oil transfers in the Gulf amid tentative US-Iran peace An Exclusive report says the U.S. has run scores of secretive ship-to-ship oil transfers to keep Gulf energy exports flowing, using aerial and water drones plus helicopters to guide convoys to awaiting tankers. Related reporting links the operation to a downed U.S. Apache near the Strait of Hormuz, while logistics firms cautiously assess how any US-Iran framework could affect pre-war fuel operations and pricing timelines.

2026-06-16T04:33:27.109874-07:00

U.S. uses drone- and helicopter-guided covert ship-to-ship oil transfers in the Gulf amid tentative US-Iran peace

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AVi8 Air Capital to launch Vietnam-based ACMI wet-lease carrier Avi8 Airways, based in Ho Chi Minh City AVi8 Air Capital plans to launch a branded ACMI franchise airline, Avi8 Airways, stationing it at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. The operator will provide additional wet-lease capacity in Southeast Asia using An A320-200 fleet and A321-200 (P2F) aircraft.

2026-06-15T20:22:24.395556-07:00

AVi8 Air Capital to launch Vietnam-based ACMI wet-lease carrier Avi8 Airways, based in Ho Chi Minh City

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Slovakia’s AirExplore ends cargo operations as demand softens Slovak cargo operator AirExplore is ending its cargo operations, citing a downturn in the market. The closure highlights how quickly European air-freight capacity and smaller operators are being pressured when demand weakens, with ripple effects for shippers, route planning, and logistics networks.

2026-06-12T07:13:51.020656-07:00

Slovakia’s AirExplore ends cargo operations as demand softens

AeroTime

Etihad and Condor expand strategic partnership with new frequent-flyer tie-up and Bangkok–Abu Dhabi service Etihad Airways and Condor Flugdienst have signed an expanded agreement deepening their strategic partnership. The update includes a new frequent flyer arrangement and a new Condor service linking Bangkok with Abu Dhabi, adding more connectivity points across both carriers’ networks.

2026-06-12T02:57:22.168691-07:00

Etihad and Condor expand strategic partnership with new frequent-flyer tie-up and Bangkok–Abu Dhabi service

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KLM flags Airbus A350 freighter delivery slippage as it accelerates A330-200 retirement ahead of first A350 passenger arrival KLM’s CEO Marjan Rintel says delays to the Airbus A350 freighter program are forcing KLM Cargo to keep aging Boeing 747 freighters in service longer than planned. Separately, KLM is preparing to retire its Airbus A330-200 fleet faster as its first A350 passenger jet is due in August or September.

2026-06-11T03:44:56.474624-07:00

KLM flags Airbus A350 freighter delivery slippage as it accelerates A330-200 retirement ahead of first A350 passenger arrival

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Western Sydney International (WSI) to open for scheduled commercial flying in Oct 2026 as Jetstar starts Oct 25 and Qantas follo Western Sydney International (WSI) will welcome its first commercial passenger flights on Oct 25, 2026, with Jetstar operating its inaugural service (A320) to the Gold Coast; Qantas is slated to follow in March 2027. Freight operations start earlier in July, with Hudson also signaling premium and business travel as a key passenger-mix pillar.

2026-06-09T19:18:56.243165-07:00

Western Sydney International (WSI) to open for scheduled commercial flying in Oct 2026 as Jetstar starts Oct 25 and Qantas follo

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HAECO, JAL, Toyota Tsusho and Sun Group to build $360M MRO hub at Vietnam’s Van Don (late-2028 start)

Air bp marks 100 years of aircraft refueling service (since 1926), supporting global fuel supply and SAF transition

AVi8 Air Capital to launch Vietnam-based ACMI wet-lease carrier Avi8 Airways, based in Ho Chi Minh City

Western Sydney International (WSI) to open for scheduled commercial flying in Oct 2026 as Jetstar starts Oct 25 and Qantas follo

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