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China outbound slump forces Asia–Pacific carriers to rethink networks and capacity

A slowdown in outbound travel from China is forcing Asia–Pacific carriers to rethink international networks and trim capacity ahead of the peak summer season. Short‑haul rotations and long‑haul leisure services are being reallocated or deferred as airlines chase alternative markets and seasonal demand.

2026-03-19T19:49:12.824641-07:00

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Biman Bangladesh rebuts pilot licence fraud allegations

2026-03-19T18:19:11.853117-07:00

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NTSB probes near‑miss at Newark after Alaska 737 overflies FedEx 777 on approach

2026-03-19T14:29:27.208537-07:00

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United unveils Guam‑based Boeing 737‑8s — 10 jets due by year‑end, 164‑seat two‑class cabin

2026-03-18T19:09:08.569656-07:00

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China outbound slump forces Asia–Pacific carriers to rethink networks and capacity A slowdown in outbound travel from China is forcing Asia–Pacific carriers to rethink international networks and trim capacity ahead of the peak summer season. Short‑haul rotations and long‑haul leisure services are being reallocated or deferred as airlines chase alternative markets and seasonal demand.

2026-03-19T19:49:12.824641-07:00

China outbound slump forces Asia–Pacific carriers to rethink networks and capacity

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Biman Bangladesh rebuts pilot licence fraud allegations Biman Bangladesh Airlines has publicly rejected recent allegations of pilot licence fraud, issuing a firm rebuttal that defends its pilot certification processes and personnel. The airline's statement seeks to challenge the accuracy of the claims and set the record straight as the story develops.

2026-03-19T18:19:11.853117-07:00

Biman Bangladesh rebuts pilot licence fraud allegations

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TUI bases fourth aircraft at Cardiff, adds Summer 2026 routes and frequencies TUI will expand its Cardiff Airport operation for Summer 2026 by basing a fourth aircraft at the Welsh base, adding new direct routes and increasing frequencies to established sunshine destinations — a targeted capacity push to capture rising leisure demand in the region ahead of the 2026 peak season.

2026-03-19T15:21:13.497510-07:00

TUI bases fourth aircraft at Cardiff, adds Summer 2026 routes and frequencies

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NTSB probes near‑miss at Newark after Alaska 737 overflies FedEx 777 on approach The NTSB and FAA are investigating a close call at Newark Liberty in which an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 from Portland overflew a FedEx Boeing 777 freighter from Memphis during concurrent landing approaches, narrowly avoiding a mid‑air collision. The NTSB opened a formal probe Tuesday evening.

2026-03-19T14:29:27.208537-07:00

NTSB probes near‑miss at Newark after Alaska 737 overflies FedEx 777 on approach

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Bolivia opens fifth‑freedom traffic rights as it moves toward open‑skies policy Bolivia has opened fifth‑freedom traffic rights and announced steps toward an open‑skies policy, allowing foreign carriers to operate services beyond Bolivian territory. The move expands permitted international operations and may attract new routings and carriers seeking regional fifth‑freedom services.

2026-03-19T10:59:51.460368-07:00

Bolivia opens fifth‑freedom traffic rights as it moves toward open‑skies policy

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Can’t Fly or Won’t Fly? Airlines Hesitate to Restart Dubai Services After Attacks Dubai’s aviation authorities say the hub is ready to welcome carriers, but several foreign airlines remain reluctant to resume services. Carriers cite a mix of operational constraints, safety concerns and government advisories; the reality is a combination of ‘can’t fly’ and ‘won’t fly’ factors limiting returns.

2026-03-19T10:38:43.565677-07:00

Can’t Fly or Won’t Fly? Airlines Hesitate to Restart Dubai Services After Attacks

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Loganair flies UK’s first commercial all‑electric service with BETA’s ALIA, begins mail delivery trials to remote Scots Loganair completed the UK's first commercial all‑electric flight using BETA Technologies' ALIA CTOL and has begun trial operations carrying mail to remote Scottish communities. The short‑term programme validates operational integration of battery‑electric fixed‑wing aircraft for regional logistics and low‑emissions feeder services.

2026-03-19T10:30:02.439454-07:00

Loganair flies UK’s first commercial all‑electric service with BETA’s ALIA, begins mail delivery trials to remote Scots

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EgyptAir debuts Panasonic Avionics next‑gen IFE on new A350‑900 EgyptAir's new A350‑900 entered service last month equipped with Panasonic Avionics' next‑generation inflight entertainment system, offering a modular interface, a suite of digital apps and higher‑quality nose‑to‑tail visuals to increase passenger engagement. The installation matches the carrier's A350 introduction and simplifies content management for crew and operations.

2026-03-19T10:15:33.511147-07:00

EgyptAir debuts Panasonic Avionics next‑gen IFE on new A350‑900

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China outbound slump forces Asia–Pacific carriers to rethink networks and capacity

Biman Bangladesh rebuts pilot licence fraud allegations

NTSB probes near‑miss at Newark after Alaska 737 overflies FedEx 777 on approach

United unveils Guam‑based Boeing 737‑8s — 10 jets due by year‑end, 164‑seat two‑class cabin

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