News

AeroTime • Miquel Ros

BeOnd to launch London and Paris services from Maldives in Dec 2026; boosts Zurich and Munich frequencies

BeOnd will launch scheduled Male–Dubai–Paris and Male–Dubai–London services in December 2026, operating a three-times-weekly A319 to London Heathrow from 16 December 2026. It will also boost frequencies on Male–Dubai–Zurich (from Dec 2025) and add capacity to Munich for winter 2026/27.

2026-03-23T04:55:25.795856-07:00

Skift

Asia reroutes travel as war, airspace closures and fuel shock rewrite routes

2026-03-23T03:20:07.973411-07:00

ch-aviation

Mumbai International Airport petitions court over $92m Jet Airways debt

2026-03-22T22:55:06.960235-07:00

ch-aviation

VietJetAir to debut scheduled Europe services in early 3Q26

2026-03-22T19:24:49.160436-07:00

News Timeline

AeroTime

❗️

BeOnd to launch London and Paris services from Maldives in Dec 2026; boosts Zurich and Munich frequencies BeOnd will launch scheduled Male–Dubai–Paris and Male–Dubai–London services in December 2026, operating a three-times-weekly A319 to London Heathrow from 16 December 2026. It will also boost frequencies on Male–Dubai–Zurich (from Dec 2025) and add capacity to Munich for winter 2026/27.

2026-03-23T04:55:25.795856-07:00

BeOnd to launch London and Paris services from Maldives in Dec 2026; boosts Zurich and Munich frequencies

Skift

Asia reroutes travel as war, airspace closures and fuel shock rewrite routes A war in one region, airspace closures elsewhere and surging jet‑fuel costs are forcing Asian carriers to reroute services, consolidate schedules and reprice markets. Travel across Asia is being rapidly recalibrated — via longer routings, shifted hubs and revised supply chains — reshaping passenger flow and airline strategy.

2026-03-23T03:20:07.973411-07:00

Asia reroutes travel as war, airspace closures and fuel shock rewrite routes

ch-aviation

Mumbai International Airport petitions court over $92m Jet Airways debt Mumbai International Airport has petitioned a court to recover $92 million allegedly owed by Jet Airways, initiating legal action to collect outstanding charges tied to the carrier. The move highlights mounting creditor efforts to reclaim sums from airlines in dispute over legacy liabilities.

2026-03-22T22:55:06.960235-07:00

Mumbai International Airport petitions court over $92m Jet Airways debt

SpaceNews.com

EchoStar expands mobile video services into China and South Korea EchoStar is expanding its mobile video services into China and South Korea, entering two Asia‑Pacific markets. The company said it will offer commercial mobile video and related distribution services in both countries, significantly broadening its geographic footprint for direct‑to‑device video offerings.

2026-03-22T21:20:18.243374-07:00

EchoStar expands mobile video services into China and South Korea

ch-aviation

VietJetAir to debut scheduled Europe services in early 3Q26 VietJetAir will launch scheduled services to Europe in early 3Q26 (July–September 2026), debuting the carrier on the continent. The move follows recent regional route additions and aircraft/engine commitments that expand Vietjet's ability to operate longer‑range international services and network reach.

2026-03-22T19:24:49.160436-07:00

VietJetAir to debut scheduled Europe services in early 3Q26

ch-aviation

Timor‑Leste's ZEESM TL procurement of a Twin Otter is under audit Timor‑Leste's ZEESM TL program faces a procurement audit into its planned acquisition of a Twin Otter aircraft. The review places the ZEESM TL aircraft purchase under formal scrutiny, highlighting procurement oversight and governance questions around the nation's aviation capability projects.

2026-03-22T17:45:21.375679-07:00

Timor‑Leste's ZEESM TL procurement of a Twin Otter is under audit

ch-aviation

Virgin Australia halts placement of crew to Qatar Airways, raising partnership and operational questions Virgin Australia has suspended placement of its crew to Qatar Airways, pausing an existing staffing arrangement between the two carriers. The move highlights immediate partnership and operational issues — from cross‑carrier crew resourcing to short‑term impacts on international schedule planning and cooperation.

2026-03-22T17:15:16.577269-07:00

Virgin Australia halts placement of crew to Qatar Airways, raising partnership and operational questions

Reuters

US F-16V/Block 70 deliveries to Taiwan to begin this year after acceptance flight Taiwan announced deliveries of delayed Lockheed Martin F-16V/Block 70 fighters will begin this year after senior defence officials visited the South Carolina production line and observed a Taiwan‑designated jet complete its acceptance flight. The $8 billion 2019 sale was delayed by software issues; production is now at full capacity.

2026-03-21T18:39:16.128149-07:00

US F-16V/Block 70 deliveries to Taiwan to begin this year after acceptance flight

Menu

Asia-Pacific (APAC) News

BeOnd to launch London and Paris services from Maldives in Dec 2026; boosts Zurich and Munich frequencies

Asia reroutes travel as war, airspace closures and fuel shock rewrite routes

Mumbai International Airport petitions court over $92m Jet Airways debt

VietJetAir to debut scheduled Europe services in early 3Q26

News Timeline