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Bloomberg • Benedikt Kammel

Air China and Shenzhen Airlines order 55 Airbus jets (15 A350-900, 40 A320neo-family) amid accelerating China delivery pipelines

Air China is buying 15 A350-900 widebodies plus an additional order for 40 A320neo-family aircraft for its subsidiary Shenzhen Airlines, totaling 55 Airbus deliveries between 2029 and 2032. The combined Airbus commitment is valued at about $12.4B on list price terms and reflects China’s post-Covid fleet rebuild and capacity expansion.

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2026-07-17T02:45:21.317041-07:00

Skift

Delta to launch first-ever nonstop Los Angeles–Manila service on March 28, 2027

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2026-07-17T06:29:43.878614-07:00

AINonline

Air Elite FBO Network adds two Australian locations, expanding east- and west-coast coverage

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2026-07-17T08:44:48.051696-07:00

Reuters

China’s leading airlines warn of heavy first-half losses as demand softens and fuel-cost pressure rises into peak summer travel

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2026-07-16T19:14:37.240713-07:00

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Air Elite FBO Network adds two Australian locations, expanding east- and west-coast coverage Air Elite’s FBO network is expanding in Australia with two new locations positioned on the country’s east and west coasts. The additions broaden the operator’s footprint and connectivity for business aviation customers seeking consistent fixed-base services across major regional markets.

2026-07-17T08:44:48.051696-07:00

Air Elite FBO Network adds two Australian locations, expanding east- and west-coast coverage

Skift

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Delta to launch first-ever nonstop Los Angeles–Manila service on March 28, 2027 Delta will begin its first nonstop flights between LAX and Manila on March 28, 2027, using the Airbus A350-900. The carrier says the new service returns it to the Philippines market and targets the largest U.S.–Philippines city-pair, expanding its Asia-Pacific network and ending another airline’s long-standing monopoly on the route.

2026-07-17T06:29:43.878614-07:00

Delta to launch first-ever nonstop Los Angeles–Manila service on March 28, 2027

AeroTime

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Pitch Black 2026: 20 nations, 100 jets and 2,500 personnel to train over Australia’s Top End (July 20–Aug 7) Australia’s RAAF will run Exercise Pitch Black 26 from July 20 to Aug. 7, 2026, using northern airspace as a multinational air-combat training hub. The exercise brings 19 partner nations and roughly 2,500 personnel, with participation including debut appearances for Japanese F-35s and Indonesian T-50Is.

2026-07-17T04:16:24.962132-07:00

Pitch Black 2026: 20 nations, 100 jets and 2,500 personnel to train over Australia’s Top End (July 20–Aug 7)

Bloomberg

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Air China and Shenzhen Airlines order 55 Airbus jets (15 A350-900, 40 A320neo-family) amid accelerating China delivery pipelines Air China is buying 15 A350-900 widebodies plus an additional order for 40 A320neo-family aircraft for its subsidiary Shenzhen Airlines, totaling 55 Airbus deliveries between 2029 and 2032. The combined Airbus commitment is valued at about $12.4B on list price terms and reflects China’s post-Covid fleet rebuild and capacity expansion.

2026-07-17T02:45:21.317041-07:00

Air China and Shenzhen Airlines order 55 Airbus jets (15 A350-900, 40 A320neo-family) amid accelerating China delivery pipelines

Reuters

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China’s leading airlines warn of heavy first-half losses as demand softens and fuel-cost pressure rises into peak summer travel China’s biggest carriers are entering the peak summer travel season with a more challenging outlook after warning they face heavy losses in the first half. Weakening demand is raising doubts about their ability to absorb higher fuel costs during the industry’s busiest months.

2026-07-16T19:14:37.240713-07:00

China’s leading airlines warn of heavy first-half losses as demand softens and fuel-cost pressure rises into peak summer travel

AeroTime

9 sources

Cebu Pacific signs wet-lease deal for Airbus A320neo with Vietnam Airlines Cebu Pacific has announced an agreement to provide wet-lease services to Vietnam Airlines, deploying one Airbus A320neo to support the Vietnamese carrier’s domestic operations over the coming months.

2026-07-16T01:29:03.960304-07:00

Cebu Pacific signs wet-lease deal for Airbus A320neo with Vietnam Airlines

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Air France and Cathay Cargo move cargo operations to Navi Mumbai Air France and Cathay Cargo are shifting cargo operations to Navi Mumbai, reallocating how freight capacity is handled in the region. The change signals a new operating setup for two major carriers’ cargo networks serving South Asia and connecting markets.

2026-07-16T00:59:40.383717-07:00

Air France and Cathay Cargo move cargo operations to Navi Mumbai

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Vietnam Airlines shares resume full-day trading Vietnam Airlines’ shares are set to resume full-day trading, signaling a return to standard market liquidity after the prior interruption. The move is likely to affect investor positioning around the carrier’s near-term performance expectations.

2026-07-15T20:45:09.299110-07:00

Vietnam Airlines shares resume full-day trading

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