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Ascend Airways’ Malaysia unit begins passenger flying with a first Boeing 737-800, with two more aircraft due in May

Ascend Airways Malaysia has taken delivery of its first passenger aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, arriving at Kuala Lumpur Subang on April 26, 2026. The ACMI-focused startup says it expects two additional 737-800s in May as its UK sister suspends services.

2026-04-29T04:41:05.359271-07:00

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H55 delivers first certifiable Adagio battery modules for Smartflyer SFX1 electric aircraft

2026-04-29T05:20:47.979361-07:00

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Spring Airlines targets 200-aircraft fleet by 2031 and 300 by 2035 with an all-Airbus narrowbody plan

2026-04-28T15:24:07.956675-07:00

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Saudi Arabia signs Antonov deal to start manufacturing cargo aircraft within two years

2026-04-28T14:20:27.875449-07:00

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SCAT Airlines orders five Boeing 737-9s, taking planned 737-9 fleet to 15 Kazakhstan’s SCAT Airlines says it has placed a new order for five Boeing 737-9s, boosting its planned 737-9 fleet to 15. The carrier links the added capacity and range to growing air travel demand and plans to expand international routes, positioning the deal as a step in its broader fleet growth strategy.

2026-04-29T07:32:32.340057-07:00

SCAT Airlines orders five Boeing 737-9s, taking planned 737-9 fleet to 15

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H55 delivers first certifiable Adagio battery modules for Smartflyer SFX1 electric aircraft Smartflyer says H55 has delivered the first batch of Adagio battery modules that are “certifiable” for Smartflyer’s SFX1 electric aircraft, marking a key milestone in the powertrain development program. The shipment advances component readiness as Smartflyer moves deeper into aircraft-level integration.

2026-04-29T05:20:47.979361-07:00

H55 delivers first certifiable Adagio battery modules for Smartflyer SFX1 electric aircraft

FlightGlobal

Ascend Airways’ Malaysia unit begins passenger flying with a first Boeing 737-800, with two more aircraft due in May Ascend Airways Malaysia has taken delivery of its first passenger aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, arriving at Kuala Lumpur Subang on April 26, 2026. The ACMI-focused startup says it expects two additional 737-800s in May as its UK sister suspends services.

2026-04-29T04:41:05.359271-07:00

Ascend Airways’ Malaysia unit begins passenger flying with a first Boeing 737-800, with two more aircraft due in May

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Spring Airlines targets 200-aircraft fleet by 2031 and 300 by 2035 with an all-Airbus narrowbody plan China’s Spring Airlines says it is targeting a fleet of 200 aircraft by 2031 and around 300 by 2035, maintaining an all-Airbus narrowbody strategy, vice president Zhang Wuan said at Routes Asia 2026, according to Aviation Week.

2026-04-28T15:24:07.956675-07:00

Spring Airlines targets 200-aircraft fleet by 2031 and 300 by 2035 with an all-Airbus narrowbody plan

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China's Spring Airlines targets 300 aircraft by 2035

2026-04-28T15:24:07.956675-07:00

China's Spring Airlines target

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Saudi Arabia signs Antonov deal to start manufacturing cargo aircraft within two years Saudi Arabia has agreed with Ukrainian aircraft manufacturer Antonov to establish in-country cargo aircraft production, with the work expected to begin within two years. The agreement signals a near-term push to localize airlift capacity supply and reduce reliance on external sourcing.

2026-04-28T14:20:27.875449-07:00

Saudi Arabia signs Antonov deal to start manufacturing cargo aircraft within two years

DefenseNews.com

Tata–Airbus C-295 production in India breaks HAL’s state monopoly in ~$2B transport deal India is opening military transport aircraft production beyond Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), enabling Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) to partner with Airbus to build the C-295 to replace aging Avro transports. The move underpins a reported $2 billion deal and reshapes India’s defense airlift industrial footprint.

2026-04-28T13:34:25.265237-07:00

Tata–Airbus C-295 production in India breaks HAL’s state monopoly in ~$2B transport deal

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Asia-Pacific business jet fleet rises to 1,168 aircraft by YE 2025 (+1.5%) as long-range demand lifts deliveries The Asia-Pacific business jet fleet totaled 1,168 aircraft at end-2025, up 1.5% year over year, with 66.9% locally registered aircraft. Gulfstream led new deliveries in 2025, while Bombardier remained the region’s largest OEM by fleet size; Southeast Asia emerged as a key destination for long-range aircraft entering service. Operator rankings also shifted modestly as Sino Jet expanded to 43 aircraft.

2026-04-28T10:50:25.884903-07:00

Asia-Pacific business jet fleet rises to 1,168 aircraft by YE 2025 (+1.5%) as long-range demand lifts deliveries

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Ascend Airways’ Malaysia unit begins passenger flying with a first Boeing 737-800, with two more aircraft due in May

H55 delivers first certifiable Adagio battery modules for Smartflyer SFX1 electric aircraft

Spring Airlines targets 200-aircraft fleet by 2031 and 300 by 2035 with an all-Airbus narrowbody plan

Saudi Arabia signs Antonov deal to start manufacturing cargo aircraft within two years

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