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Asman Airlines plans to add Airbus A321s to its fleet by the middle of the second quarter of 2027. The report does not specify how many aircraft the Kyrgyz carrier intends to add or how it plans to source them.
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Asman Airlines plans to add Airbus A321s to its fleet by the middle of the second quarter of 2027. The report does not specify how many aircraft the Kyrgyz carrier intends to add or how it plans to source them.
Jin Air has secured approval in Vietnam for a merger involving a South Korean low-cost carrier. The clearance is a regulatory milestone for the transaction, though the available report does not specify the merger’s other parties, terms or remaining approvals.
Juneyao Air acquired 5.7 million H-shares in China Eastern Airlines for HKD15.1 million ($1.9 million), increasing its stake to 11.1%, according to a Hong Kong Stock Exchange disclosure dated Oct. 6, 2026. The disclosure adds a notable ownership development between two Chinese airlines.
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AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes met Malaysian finance ministry officials two weeks ago to discuss possible government support for Southeast Asia’s largest low-cost airline, according to three people familiar with the matter. The discussions signal a potential public-sector role in supporting the carrier, but no funding terms or decision were reported.
South Korean lawmakers representing Busan are urging Korean Air to locate the headquarters of Jin Air after its merger in Busan, rather than Seoul. The appeal puts the airline’s post-merger headquarters location under political pressure as plans for the combined operation take shape.
Niigata prefecture has indicated it will defer Toki Air’s ¥290 million ($1.8 million) loan instalment, due Oct. 30, 2026, for a second consecutive year. The relief remains provisional and gives the regional carrier more time before repayment falls due.
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Elon Musk says Starlink will keep its satellite internet service affordable in India, where data prices are among the world’s lowest, positioning the service against Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio. The comments come days before Jio’s parent company is set to launch what is described as India’s largest-ever IPO.
Lockheed Martin has contracted to supply the Philippine Air Force with systems and services for training S-70i pilots and maintenance personnel, including a full-flight simulator. The agreement supports in-country training and sustainment for the helicopter fleet, with training and support extending through 2032.
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