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Skymark Airlines to begin service with Boeing 737-8 on May 28, 2026

Skymark Airlines will launch commercial operations with its first Boeing 737-8 on May 28, 2026, starting Tokyo Haneda–Fukuoka. The debut positions the carrier for its initial network build around a single-aisle fleet commitment tied to mid-2Q26 entry into scheduled service.

2026-05-19T18:05:41.642624-07:00

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AAPA urges governments to back Asia-Pacific airlines as fuel surge, supply-chain strain and inflation risks threaten demand

2026-05-18T20:54:34.201168-07:00

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UPS seeks additional “fifth freedom” Hong Kong operating rights

2026-05-18T15:23:48.374125-07:00

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Textron delivers first Cessna SkyCourier to Air Marshall Islands as it expands inter-island turboprop service

2026-05-17T20:12:44.835805-07:00

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Skymark Airlines to begin service with Boeing 737-8 on May 28, 2026 Skymark Airlines will launch commercial operations with its first Boeing 737-8 on May 28, 2026, starting Tokyo Haneda–Fukuoka. The debut positions the carrier for its initial network build around a single-aisle fleet commitment tied to mid-2Q26 entry into scheduled service.

2026-05-19T18:05:41.642624-07:00

Skymark Airlines to begin service with Boeing 737-8 on May 28, 2026

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AAPA urges governments to back Asia-Pacific airlines as fuel surge, supply-chain strain and inflation risks threaten demand The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines says “evergreen” supply-chain issues are worsening operational and commercial pressure as fuel supply disruptions drive costs higher. With jet prices having more than doubled, AAPA’s new chief calls for government support and warns inflation and weaker consumer sentiment could deter air travel demand.

2026-05-18T20:54:34.201168-07:00

AAPA urges governments to back Asia-Pacific airlines as fuel surge, supply-chain strain and inflation risks threaten demand

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UPS seeks additional “fifth freedom” Hong Kong operating rights UPS is seeking expanded fifth-freedom operating rights for Hong Kong, aiming to increase its ability to carry traffic on routes that extend beyond its home-and-destination markets. The application underscores how cargo carriers continue to pursue network flexibility through bilateral traffic-rights access in Asia.

2026-05-18T15:23:48.374125-07:00

UPS seeks additional “fifth freedom” Hong Kong operating rights

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Hunnu Air expands with Embraer E2 jets and orders Mongolia’s first King Air 360 turboprop Mongolia’s Hunnu Air is continuing a rare “mix-and-match” fleet build: it has added Embraer E2 regional jets, while ordering the country’s first Beechcraft King Air 360 turboprop. The carrier’s broader aircraft diversification strategy signals intent to broaden mission profiles alongside its planned long-haul push.

2026-05-18T14:39:15.716035-07:00

Hunnu Air expands with Embraer E2 jets and orders Mongolia’s first King Air 360 turboprop

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Uzbek CAA denies Air Fergana has been certified Uzbekistan’s civil aviation authority (CAA) has denied that Air Fergana has been certified, signaling a dispute or correction to public claims about the carrier’s regulatory status. The development points to ongoing scrutiny of certification/authorization in Uzbekistan’s aviation market.

2026-05-17T22:12:17.865326-07:00

Uzbek CAA denies Air Fergana has been certified

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Textron delivers first Cessna SkyCourier to Air Marshall Islands as it expands inter-island turboprop service Textron Aviation has delivered the first of two Cessna SkyCourier twin-engine turboprops to Air Marshall Islands, marking the type’s entry into the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The 19-seat, convertible configuration is intended to support expanded inter-island routes for remote communities.

2026-05-17T20:12:44.835805-07:00

Textron delivers first Cessna SkyCourier to Air Marshall Islands as it expands inter-island turboprop service

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Qantas adds trans-Tasman capacity as Air New Zealand cuts flying Qantas is increasing capacity on trans-Tasman routes while Air New Zealand reduces services, reshaping seat supply on the Australia–New Zealand market. The change highlights how carriers are rebalancing networks amid demand and cost pressures that have already driven Air New Zealand to flag weaker results and trim capacity.

2026-05-17T19:26:03.470617-07:00

Qantas adds trans-Tasman capacity as Air New Zealand cuts flying

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Starlux Airlines sells and leasebacks three A330-900Ns for up to $345M Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines will sell and lease back three Airbus A330-900s to First Commercial Bank Leasing and Taishin Daan Leasing in a transaction valued at up to US$345 million total, or no more than US$115 million per aircraft.

2026-05-17T17:23:54.199900-07:00

Starlux Airlines sells and leasebacks three A330-900Ns for up to $345M

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Skymark Airlines to begin service with Boeing 737-8 on May 28, 2026

AAPA urges governments to back Asia-Pacific airlines as fuel surge, supply-chain strain and inflation risks threaten demand

UPS seeks additional “fifth freedom” Hong Kong operating rights

Textron delivers first Cessna SkyCourier to Air Marshall Islands as it expands inter-island turboprop service

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