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Riyadh Air wins regulatory clearance for China debut; targets network scale-up alongside 787 growth plan

Saudi startup Riyadh Air has secured regulatory approval to begin flights to Beijing and Shanghai, marking its first step into China as it builds an international network with a goal of 100 destinations by 2030. Separately, the airline is studying additional aircraft purchases, including exercising options for 25–30 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners and potentially adding Airbus aircraft.

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2026-07-13T11:29:27.677622-07:00

FlightGlobal

Qantas A321 freighter completes first cargo test landing at Western Sydney International ahead of scheduled freight operations

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2026-07-13T03:15:12.760866-07:00

FlightGlobal

Korean Air Q2 results: operating profit down 34% as fuel costs surge on US-Iran conflict; carrier projects recovery as fuel surc

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2026-07-13T05:15:09.813741-07:00

Universe Today

Japan and China advance reusable-launch milestones with first flights of reusable rocket systems

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2026-07-12T14:13:40.210296-07:00

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Kiribati gov't receives second China-backed E190-E2

2026-07-13T14:13:59.904460-07:00

Kiribati gov't receives second

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Riyadh Air wins regulatory clearance for China debut; targets network scale-up alongside 787 growth plan Saudi startup Riyadh Air has secured regulatory approval to begin flights to Beijing and Shanghai, marking its first step into China as it builds an international network with a goal of 100 destinations by 2030. Separately, the airline is studying additional aircraft purchases, including exercising options for 25–30 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners and potentially adding Airbus aircraft.

2026-07-13T11:29:27.677622-07:00

Riyadh Air wins regulatory clearance for China debut; targets network scale-up alongside 787 growth plan

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Report: Australia has sufficient SAF feedstock to meet 2030 needs as domestic production capacity is still being developed A report says Australia currently has enough sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock to cover projected 2030 demand. The assessment also notes the country is only beginning to develop the domestic production capacity needed to convert that feedstock into SAF at scale.

2026-07-13T10:59:10.061567-07:00

Report: Australia has sufficient SAF feedstock to meet 2030 needs as domestic production capacity is still being developed

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Korean Air Q2 results: operating profit down 34% as fuel costs surge on US-Iran conflict; carrier projects recovery as fuel surc Korean Air reported a 34% drop in second-quarter operating profit, driven by soaring fuel costs tied to the US-Iran conflict and softer outbound demand, despite record quarterly revenue. The airline expects demand to rebound in the third quarter as fuel surcharges ease, while noting continued pressure on profitability.

2026-07-13T05:15:09.813741-07:00

Korean Air Q2 results: operating profit down 34% as fuel costs surge on US-Iran conflict; carrier projects recovery as fuel surc

FlightGlobal

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Qantas A321 freighter completes first cargo test landing at Western Sydney International ahead of scheduled freight operations A Qantas Airbus A321 freighter has become the first cargo aircraft to land at Western Sydney International Airport (WSI), completing a readiness flight as trials progress before regular freight services begin later this month. The test cargo arrival was handled as WSI moves toward opening.

2026-07-13T03:15:12.760866-07:00

Qantas A321 freighter completes first cargo test landing at Western Sydney International ahead of scheduled freight operations

Universe Today

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Japan and China advance reusable-launch milestones with first flights of reusable rocket systems Japan’s space agency completed an early step toward reusable rocket technology by successfully lifting off and landing a reusable rocket. Separately, China’s Long March-10B carried out its maiden test flight, including retrieval of its first-stage booster, adding to Beijing’s reusable-launch data-gathering efforts.

2026-07-12T14:13:40.210296-07:00

Japan and China advance reusable-launch milestones with first flights of reusable rocket systems

Aviation Source

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Malaysia Airlines adds new nonstops to Shenzhen and Changsha, deepening its China network Malaysia Airlines is expanding its presence in China with new direct services from Kuala Lumpur to Shenzhen and Changsha. The route additions reinforce the airline’s point-to-point strategy in key Chinese markets, aiming to grow connectivity between Malaysia and secondary cities.

2026-07-11T23:13:59.965747-07:00

Malaysia Airlines adds new nonstops to Shenzhen and Changsha, deepening its China network

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Philippine Airlines commits to split 24-widebody order: 15 Boeing 787-10 and 9 Airbus A350-1000 Philippine Airlines’ next-generation widebody acquisition is crystallizing into a split order for 24 aircraft: 15 Boeing 787-10s and nine Airbus A350-1000s. Industry sources say the package marks PAL’s first Boeing purchase in nearly 20 years, with disclosure expected at the Farnborough Airshow.

2026-07-10T08:29:42.456237-07:00

Philippine Airlines commits to split 24-widebody order: 15 Boeing 787-10 and 9 Airbus A350-1000

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