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AirAsia Group to restore full pre-crisis capacity in August 2026 as Middle East conditions improve

AirAsia Group says it is welcoming Middle East peace efforts and will return to full pre-crisis capacity in August 2026. The update signals a sharper network and cost reset for the ASEAN low-cost carrier as it moves from disruption-era reductions back toward baseline capacity.

2026-06-24T23:06:32.011535-07:00

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Taiwan to inaugurate first-ever nonstop Washington (US capital) service, amid politically sensitive US–Taiwan ties

2026-06-24T20:55:29.075337-07:00

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Scoot restarts Singapore–Jeddah service after four-month suspension

2026-06-24T06:55:21.105053-07:00

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Asiana Airlines to exit Star Alliance on Dec. 16, 2026, ahead of integration with Korean Air

2026-06-22T20:10:52.484981-07:00

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AirAsia Group to restore full pre-crisis capacity in August 2026 as Middle East conditions improve AirAsia Group says it is welcoming Middle East peace efforts and will return to full pre-crisis capacity in August 2026. The update signals a sharper network and cost reset for the ASEAN low-cost carrier as it moves from disruption-era reductions back toward baseline capacity.

2026-06-24T23:06:32.011535-07:00

AirAsia Group to restore full pre-crisis capacity in August 2026 as Middle East conditions improve

Reuters

Anduril in talks to buy Nissan’s Oppama plant near Tokyo to scale military drone production in Japan Anduril Industries is in discussions to acquire Nissan Motor’s Oppama assembly plant near Tokyo, Reuters reported, as the US defense firm seeks to build and expand military drone production in Japan. The plan signals a new manufacturing footprint to support autonomous weapons and counter-drone demand in the region.

2026-06-24T22:26:25.399960-07:00

Anduril in talks to buy Nissan’s Oppama plant near Tokyo to scale military drone production in Japan

Bloomberg

Taiwan to inaugurate first-ever nonstop Washington (US capital) service, amid politically sensitive US–Taiwan ties Taiwan plans to launch its first-ever nonstop flights to Washington, D.C., in a milestone described as carrying major political symbolism. The move lands against uncertainty over the Trump administration’s stance toward the island, elevating the route’s strategic and diplomatic significance.

2026-06-24T20:55:29.075337-07:00

Taiwan to inaugurate first-ever nonstop Washington (US capital) service, amid politically sensitive US–Taiwan ties

AeroTime

Scoot restarts Singapore–Jeddah service after four-month suspension Scoot has resumed flights between Singapore and Jeddah, reinstating one of the first Southeast Asian budget-carrier Middle East routes to come back after months of regional disruption. The relaunch underscores how quickly airline networks are being reshaped as Middle East flying conditions improve.

2026-06-24T06:55:21.105053-07:00

Scoot restarts Singapore–Jeddah service after four-month suspension

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Boeing Shanghai JV adds 48,000-sq-m hangar at Shanghai Pudong to boost aircraft servicing capacity Boeing Shanghai, the joint venture backed by Shanghai Airport Authorities and China Eastern, has added a new 48,000-square-metre hangar at Pudong. The facility can accommodate up to six aircraft simultaneously—four widebodies and two narrowbodies—expanding the JV’s maintenance capacity for the regional fleet.

2026-06-23T22:56:20.069147-07:00

Boeing Shanghai JV adds 48,000-sq-m hangar at Shanghai Pudong to boost aircraft servicing capacity

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MIAT Mongolian Airlines: US market push as privatization and local consolidation come into focus MIAT Mongolian Airlines is signaling ambitions to enter the United States market, while also looking at privatization and a path toward greater local consolidation in Mongolia. The moves point to a broader strategy to reshape MIAT’s ownership structure and competitive position ahead of potential network and capacity expansion.

2026-06-23T17:56:27.482038-07:00

MIAT Mongolian Airlines: US market push as privatization and local consolidation come into focus

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Vietnam to retain airline capital and ownership rules Vietnam will keep in place its airline capital and ownership requirements, according to the report. The decision preserves the regulatory framework shaping who can invest in and control Vietnamese carriers—setting boundaries for potential funding, partnerships and any future restructuring plans.

2026-06-23T16:27:21.386247-07:00

Vietnam to retain airline capital and ownership rules

Associated Press

China’s Fujian carrier transits the Taiwan Strait, drawing renewed cross-strait military signaling China’s newest aircraft carrier, the Type 003 Fujian, has sailed through the Taiwan Strait, according to Taiwan’s Defense Ministry. The movement follows earlier reports that the carrier is nearing full operational capability, adding another major platform to Beijing’s near-term cross-strait presence.

2026-06-23T07:56:20.961277-07:00

China’s Fujian carrier transits the Taiwan Strait, drawing renewed cross-strait military signaling

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AirAsia Group to restore full pre-crisis capacity in August 2026 as Middle East conditions improve

Taiwan to inaugurate first-ever nonstop Washington (US capital) service, amid politically sensitive US–Taiwan ties

Scoot restarts Singapore–Jeddah service after four-month suspension

Asiana Airlines to exit Star Alliance on Dec. 16, 2026, ahead of integration with Korean Air

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