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Royal Brunei launches nonstop Bandar Seri Begawan–London Heathrow with B787‑8

Royal Brunei Airlines began nonstop Boeing 787‑8 services between Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) and London Heathrow (LHR) on 10 March 2026. The scheduled long‑haul link uses the carrier's 787‑8 Dreamliner to provide direct connectivity between Brunei and the UK.

2026-03-12T18:04:18.036361-07:00

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Vanuatu to clear Air Vanuatu's remaining VUV871 million (~$7.3m) debt by end-2027

2026-03-12T16:40:17.508235-07:00

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Delta files daily LAX–Manila A350‑900 nonstop for summer 2027, triggering DOT slot dispute

2026-03-11T15:53:32.011014-07:00

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MJets named Gulfstream sales partner in Thailand as Asia business-jet demand rises

2026-03-12T11:05:17.714043-07:00

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Royal Brunei launches nonstop Bandar Seri Begawan–London Heathrow with B787‑8 Royal Brunei Airlines began nonstop Boeing 787‑8 services between Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) and London Heathrow (LHR) on 10 March 2026. The scheduled long‑haul link uses the carrier's 787‑8 Dreamliner to provide direct connectivity between Brunei and the UK.

2026-03-12T18:04:18.036361-07:00

Royal Brunei launches nonstop Bandar Seri Begawan–London Heathrow with B787‑8

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Fatal Kadena incident spotlights helicopter rotor-wash hazard A fatal incident at Kadena Air Base last year starkly illustrates the dangers of helicopter rotor wash, an underappreciated hazard now attracting greater scrutiny. The event highlights risks to personnel and ground operations near military flight zones and is prompting renewed focus on mitigation and procedures.

2026-03-12T17:54:01.563051-07:00

Fatal Kadena incident spotlights helicopter rotor-wash hazard

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Vanuatu to clear Air Vanuatu's remaining VUV871 million (~$7.3m) debt by end-2027 The Vanuatu government will clear Air Vanuatu's remaining VUV871 million (about $7.3 million) debt by the end of 2027, the government said. The planned settlement removes the carrier's last outstanding government-linked obligation and establishes a firm timetable for repayment.

2026-03-12T16:40:17.508235-07:00

Vanuatu to clear Air Vanuatu's remaining VUV871 million (~$7.3m) debt by end-2027

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MJets named Gulfstream sales partner in Thailand as Asia business-jet demand rises Thailand-based MJets has been named Gulfstream’s authorised sales partner in Thailand as Asia’s business-jet demand rises. The partnership gives Gulfstream a local sales and customer-support channel to capture growing uptake across Southeast Asia, reinforce aftermarket and pre-owned activity, and accelerate fleet growth among high-net-worth and corporate buyers.

2026-03-12T11:05:17.714043-07:00

MJets named Gulfstream sales partner in Thailand as Asia business-jet demand rises

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Japan's National Police Agency orders three Airbus H135s to accelerate fleet modernisation Japan's National Police Agency has placed a follow-on order for three Airbus H135 helicopters as part of its fleet modernisation programme, bringing the agency's total Airbus-operated fleet to 26 aircraft. The new H135s will bolster national law‑enforcement and public‑service rotary capability.

2026-03-12T07:00:05.285665-07:00

Japan's National Police Agency orders three Airbus H135s to accelerate fleet modernisation

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Vietnam braces for Jet A‑1 shortage from April as Middle East tensions disrupt supply Vietnam's civil aviation sector is preparing for a possible Jet A‑1 shortage starting in April after Middle East tensions disrupted supply and drove prices sharply higher. Regulators and carriers are monitoring stock levels and assessing contingency options to limit operational impact.

2026-03-12T03:13:40.789220-07:00

Vietnam braces for Jet A‑1 shortage from April as Middle East tensions disrupt supply

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ANA rolls out new First & Business Class amenity kits and first‑class recovery wear as cabin upgrades accelerate All Nippon Airways is refreshing its international premium cabin offerings, introducing TENTIAL’s BAKUNE recovery wear in first class from April and new designer amenity kits — FRANZI leather (R‑PET materials) in First and CULTI MILANO in Business — as the carrier pursues broader cabin upgrades, including medium‑haul.

2026-03-12T02:38:56.319129-07:00

ANA rolls out new First & Business Class amenity kits and first‑class recovery wear as cabin upgrades accelerate

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Hanwha begins mass production of domestically developed anti‑tank missile for KAI LAH Hanwha Aerospace is starting full‑scale mass production of a locally developed anti‑tank missile for Korea Aerospace Industries’ Light Armed Helicopter (LAH). The program advances South Korea’s push to field indigenous precision‑attack munitions for rotary‑wing platforms and strengthen the domestic defense industrial base.

2026-03-12T01:40:16.688800-07:00

Hanwha begins mass production of domestically developed anti‑tank missile for KAI LAH

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Royal Brunei launches nonstop Bandar Seri Begawan–London Heathrow with B787‑8

Vanuatu to clear Air Vanuatu's remaining VUV871 million (~$7.3m) debt by end-2027

Delta files daily LAX–Manila A350‑900 nonstop for summer 2027, triggering DOT slot dispute

MJets named Gulfstream sales partner in Thailand as Asia business-jet demand rises

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