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ST Engineering pitches DrN-600 cargo drone for ship‑to‑ship, oil‑rig and inter‑island logistics

ST Engineering is positioning the DrN‑600 as a maritime and inter‑island logistics platform. The unmanned cargo aircraft is being promoted for ship‑to‑ship transfers, oil‑rig resupply and short island hops, offering a runway‑independent option for coastal and archipelagic routes.

2026-02-11T13:44:17.400137-08:00

Aviation Week

El Al to launch nine new routes including long‑haul Tel Aviv–Hanoi, Seoul and Manila

2026-02-11T05:03:58.947832-08:00

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Embraer expands Asia‑Pacific service ecosystem from Singapore hub

2026-02-11T07:38:55.914291-08:00

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Air New Zealand cancels 46 long‑haul wide‑body flights ahead of 48‑hour cabin‑crew strike

2026-02-11T01:13:16.512281-08:00

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ST Engineering pitches DrN-600 cargo drone for ship‑to‑ship, oil‑rig and inter‑island logistics ST Engineering is positioning the DrN‑600 as a maritime and inter‑island logistics platform. The unmanned cargo aircraft is being promoted for ship‑to‑ship transfers, oil‑rig resupply and short island hops, offering a runway‑independent option for coastal and archipelagic routes.

2026-02-11T13:44:17.400137-08:00

ST Engineering pitches DrN-600 cargo drone for ship‑to‑ship, oil‑rig and inter‑island logistics

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Condor launches seasonal Haikou service, deepening China push Condor has inaugurated a new seasonal service to Haikou, expanding its China network and leisure-market footprint. The launch underscores the carrier's ongoing push into Asian leisure destinations as it develops transcontinental connectivity and seasonal capacity to tap demand in Hainan's resort markets.

2026-02-11T13:16:42.415994-08:00

Condor launches seasonal Haikou service, deepening China push

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Embraer expands Asia‑Pacific service ecosystem from Singapore hub Embraer is expanding its Asia‑Pacific service ecosystem from a Singapore hub, citing a successful training facility and targeted investments in maintenance, parts and infrastructure. Executives said the plan will scale regional MRO, pilot and technician training and parts availability to support commercial, business and defence operations across APAC.

2026-02-11T07:38:55.914291-08:00

Embraer expands Asia‑Pacific service ecosystem from Singapore hub

Aviation Week

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El Al to launch nine new routes including long‑haul Tel Aviv–Hanoi, Seoul and Manila El Al will add nine destinations — including three year‑round long‑haul Asian links — launching Tel Aviv–Hanoi from 24 Oct 2026 (Boeing 787‑9, three weekly), Seoul from March 2027 and Manila; the carrier also plans seasonal European leisure services as it exits a wartime consolidation phase.

2026-02-11T05:03:58.947832-08:00

El Al to launch nine new routes including long‑haul Tel Aviv–Hanoi, Seoul and Manila

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Modi’s ‘leapfrog to aerial mobility’ pushes Indian eVTOL developers to press regulators for speed After Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a 'leapfrog to aerial mobility', India’s eVTOL pioneers urged regulators to accelerate certification, airspace and operational rules to capitalise on nascent domestic demand and the government's endorsement. They warned slow timelines could cede early commercial advantage to foreign entrants.

2026-02-11T01:19:07.784614-08:00

Modi’s ‘leapfrog to aerial mobility’ pushes Indian eVTOL developers to press regulators for speed

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Air New Zealand cancels 46 long‑haul wide‑body flights ahead of 48‑hour cabin‑crew strike Air New Zealand has grounded 46 wide‑body long‑haul flights (Boeing 777 and 787) as cabin crew prepare for a planned 48‑hour strike by union E tū on 12–13 February, affecting about 9,500 passengers and suspending services to Asia and North America; domestic and regional flying continues as normal.

2026-02-11T01:13:16.512281-08:00

Air New Zealand cancels 46 long‑haul wide‑body flights ahead of 48‑hour cabin‑crew strike

Reuters

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AirAsia X pivots to regional jets, scraps 15 A330neos as A220 vs Embraer battle looms AirAsia X is preparing a major order for small narrowbody/regional jets to expand short- and medium-haul routes across Asia, weighing the Airbus A220 against Embraer E‑jets, and has cancelled a pending 15‑aircraft A330neo purchase, with an announcement expected in March.

2026-02-11T00:39:54.228225-08:00

AirAsia X pivots to regional jets, scraps 15 A330neos as A220 vs Embraer battle looms

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AirAsia X opens Bahrain hub to relaunch Kuala Lumpur–Gatwick via high‑density A330s AirAsia X has established its first hub outside Asia in Bahrain and will resume daily Kuala Lumpur–London Gatwick services via BAH from mid‑2026, deploying high‑density, all‑economy A330‑300s with buy‑on‑board service — prioritising lower fares over long‑haul comfort.

2026-02-10T21:13:33.377945-08:00

AirAsia X opens Bahrain hub to relaunch Kuala Lumpur–Gatwick via high‑density A330s

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ST Engineering pitches DrN-600 cargo drone for ship‑to‑ship, oil‑rig and inter‑island logistics

El Al to launch nine new routes including long‑haul Tel Aviv–Hanoi, Seoul and Manila

Embraer expands Asia‑Pacific service ecosystem from Singapore hub

Air New Zealand cancels 46 long‑haul wide‑body flights ahead of 48‑hour cabin‑crew strike

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