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Vietnam airport operator reports US$148M in unpaid airline charges

A Vietnam airport operator has disclosed US$148 million in unpaid charges owed by airlines. The disclosure signals a substantial receivables shortfall for the operator and is likely to pressure its near-term cash flow, budget planning and commercial talks with carriers.

2026-02-09T20:49:56.363846-08:00

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China Southern's leasing arm raises capital to $630mn

2026-02-09T19:29:26.739565-08:00

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Air China commits as launch operator for C929

2026-02-09T16:43:50.035068-08:00

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COMAC accelerates C929 widebody design and testing at Shanghai Pudong

2026-02-09T16:33:03.644827-08:00

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Vietnam airport operator reports US$148M in unpaid airline charges A Vietnam airport operator has disclosed US$148 million in unpaid charges owed by airlines. The disclosure signals a substantial receivables shortfall for the operator and is likely to pressure its near-term cash flow, budget planning and commercial talks with carriers.

2026-02-09T20:49:56.363846-08:00

Vietnam airport operator reports US$148M in unpaid airline charges

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Hanwha misses revenue and pre‑tax targets as Korean defence exporters report record revenue Hanwha Aerospace beat net‑profit expectations but missed revenue and pre‑tax profit forecasts, knocking its shares down about 6%. The result comes as South Korea's defence and shipbuilding giants, including HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, posted record revenue on surging overseas demand for weapons and high‑value ships.

2026-02-09T19:48:54.643235-08:00

Hanwha misses revenue and pre‑tax targets as Korean defence exporters report record revenue

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China Southern's leasing arm raises capital to $630mn China Southern Airlines' leasing arm has raised its capital to $630 million, ch-aviation reports. The capital increase strengthens the lessor's financial base, expanding its balance-sheet resources to support aircraft leasing activity and financing options for carriers across the region.

2026-02-09T19:29:26.739565-08:00

China Southern's leasing arm raises capital to $630mn

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Air China commits as launch operator for C929 Air China has committed to serve as the launch operator for the C929. The carrier's pledge provides a named first customer and a commercial anchor for the programme. Details on timing and order size were not provided.

2026-02-09T16:43:50.035068-08:00

Air China commits as launch operator for C929

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COMAC accelerates C929 widebody design and testing at Shanghai Pudong COMAC is accelerating design and flight‑testing of its C929 widebody at Shanghai Pudong, the South China Morning Post reports. The move concentrates early development work at COMAC's Shanghai facilities and advances the programme toward prototype test activity over the near term.

2026-02-09T16:33:03.644827-08:00

COMAC accelerates C929 widebody design and testing at Shanghai Pudong

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Motu Link outlines five-destination scheduled cargo network from Papeete Motu Link Airline has outlined a scheduled cargo network linking its Papeete base to five destinations across French Polynesia, the carrier said on social media. The announcement signals the launch of regular intra‑island freight services intended to improve logistics within the territory.

2026-02-09T15:14:32.173085-08:00

Motu Link outlines five-destination scheduled cargo network from Papeete

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Norse Atlantic completes ACMI pivot after sixth 787‑9 transfer to IndiGo Norse Atlantic Airways has completed its strategic pivot to a blended ACMI-and-scheduled model after transferring its sixth Boeing 787‑9 to IndiGo, locking long‑term ACMI contracts that now cover roughly half its fleet. The carrier says the shift will cut market exposure and reduce fuel use.

2026-02-09T12:03:23.341571-08:00

Norse Atlantic completes ACMI pivot after sixth 787‑9 transfer to IndiGo

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KAI posts 10% profit rise to KRW187bn on record orders, wins first KF-21 mass‑production contract and FA-50 export deals Korea Aerospace Industries reported a 10% increase in 2025 net profit to KRW187 billion, driven by record order intake that includes its first KF-21 mass‑production contract and additional FA-50 export wins to the Philippines. The results mark a commercial shift toward serial fighter production and export growth.

2026-02-09T00:18:21.816492-08:00

KAI posts 10% profit rise to KRW187bn on record orders, wins first KF-21 mass‑production contract and FA-50 export deals

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Vietnam airport operator reports US$148M in unpaid airline charges

China Southern's leasing arm raises capital to $630mn

Air China commits as launch operator for C929

COMAC accelerates C929 widebody design and testing at Shanghai Pudong

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