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Thai Airways to resume daily Bangkok–Amsterdam A350 service from 1 July 2026

Thai Airways will resume daily Bangkok Suvarnabhumi–Amsterdam nonstop service on 1 July 2026, reinstating a link paused for nearly 28 years. The carrier plans to operate the route with Airbus A350-900 aircraft; reservations were not available at the time of the announcement.

2026-01-29T13:12:52.676008-08:00

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Germany’s Elektra Solar opens China subsidiary to pursue electric training aircraft market

2026-01-30T06:18:42.582662-08:00

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Virgin Australia to launch three-times-weekly Canberra–Bali nonstop from 22 June 2026

2026-01-29T12:06:35.535767-08:00

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Air Astana to launch Almaty–Shanghai A321LR service three times weekly from March 2026

2026-01-30T02:35:14.199318-08:00

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Germany’s Elektra Solar opens China subsidiary to pursue electric training aircraft market Germany’s Elektra Solar has opened a China subsidiary to pursue sales, support and local partnerships for its electric training aircraft in the Chinese market. The move aims to accelerate customer outreach, certification engagement and potential production or supply‑chain ties as Elektra targets training schools and operators.

2026-01-30T06:18:42.582662-08:00

Germany’s Elektra Solar opens China subsidiary to pursue electric training aircraft market

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Raytheon nears rate production of PhantomStrike radar for Poland-bound FA-50s Raytheon is advancing toward rate production of its PhantomStrike lightweight fire-control radar, having delivered pre-production units to Korea Aerospace Industries for Poland's future FA-50 light-attack fighters. The progress marks a key step in fielding modern AESA-class sensors on export light fighters and scaling production for operational deliveries.

2026-01-30T04:27:26.060785-08:00

Raytheon nears rate production of PhantomStrike radar for Poland-bound FA-50s

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Air Astana to launch Almaty–Shanghai A321LR service three times weekly from March 2026 Air Astana will launch a three-times-weekly Almaty–Shanghai service from March 2026 using an Airbus A321LR. The new rotation from its Almaty hub extends the Kazakh carrier's mainland China network and leverages long-range narrowbody capability to serve medium-demand international markets as part of a broader China expansion.

2026-01-30T02:35:14.199318-08:00

Air Astana to launch Almaty–Shanghai A321LR service three times weekly from March 2026

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India's Star Air to stick with regional jets as fleet expands Star Air will expand its fleet using regional jets rather than transitioning to larger narrowbodies, reinforcing a short‑haul, frequency‑led growth approach across India's domestic network. The carrier's stance keeps its capacity focused on regional connectivity as it scales operations.

2026-01-29T22:28:48.041249-08:00

India's Star Air to stick with regional jets as fleet expands

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Japan Transocean Air warned over maintenance record-keeping Japan Transocean Air has been formally warned over shortcomings in its maintenance record-keeping, according to ch-aviation. The regulator flagged lapses that could affect airworthiness oversight and compliance; the warning underscores increased scrutiny of regional carriers' maintenance processes in Japan.

2026-01-29T18:52:31.201747-08:00

Japan Transocean Air warned over maintenance record-keeping

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Fiji unveils draft Civil Aviation Bill 2026 to modernise safety oversight Fiji has introduced a draft Civil Aviation Bill 2026 designed to modernise the nation’s safety oversight framework, responding to findings from a 2019 International Civil Aviation Organization audit. The draft aims to update regulatory powers, clarify oversight responsibilities and align Fiji’s aviation law with international standards.

2026-01-29T15:56:55.860845-08:00

Fiji unveils draft Civil Aviation Bill 2026 to modernise safety oversight

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Qingdao Airlines seeks $225M financing to acquire three Airbus A321neos Qingdao Airlines is seeking $225 million in financing to acquire three Airbus A321neo single‑aisle aircraft. The funding request is intended to underwrite the purchase of the three A321neos and constitutes a targeted capital raise to expand and modernize the carrier’s narrowbody fleet.

2026-01-29T14:34:10.020881-08:00

Qingdao Airlines seeks $225M financing to acquire three Airbus A321neos

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Thai Airways to resume daily Bangkok–Amsterdam A350 service from 1 July 2026 Thai Airways will resume daily Bangkok Suvarnabhumi–Amsterdam nonstop service on 1 July 2026, reinstating a link paused for nearly 28 years. The carrier plans to operate the route with Airbus A350-900 aircraft; reservations were not available at the time of the announcement.

2026-01-29T13:12:52.676008-08:00

Thai Airways to resume daily Bangkok–Amsterdam A350 service from 1 July 2026

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Thai Airways to resume daily Bangkok–Amsterdam A350 service from 1 July 2026

Germany’s Elektra Solar opens China subsidiary to pursue electric training aircraft market

Virgin Australia to launch three-times-weekly Canberra–Bali nonstop from 22 June 2026

Air Astana to launch Almaty–Shanghai A321LR service three times weekly from March 2026

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