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Air Hong Kong (Cathay) leases an Airbus A330P2F freighter to expand regional cargo capacity

Cathay Cargo says its Air Hong Kong unit has signed a long-term lease with ATSG for one additional Airbus A330P2F converted freighter, scheduled to integrate into the operator’s fleet in the fourth quarter. The move reinforces Hong Kong’s air-cargo role and adds incremental regional lift.

2026-06-18T02:03:30.761244-07:00

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Qantas to launch Project Sunrise Sydney–London nonstop in Oct 2027 with specially modified A350-1000ULR

2026-06-18T02:02:49.399666-07:00

FlightGlobal

Sun PhuQuoc Airways maps July 2026 domestic route launches and multi-year fleet/network build-out

2026-06-18T01:49:49.291283-07:00

Reuters

Qantas locks in world-first nonstop Sydney–London launch for Project Sunrise on Airbus A350-1000ULR (Oct 2027), with New York fo

2026-06-16T17:21:02.151567-07:00

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Air Hong Kong (Cathay) leases an Airbus A330P2F freighter to expand regional cargo capacity Cathay Cargo says its Air Hong Kong unit has signed a long-term lease with ATSG for one additional Airbus A330P2F converted freighter, scheduled to integrate into the operator’s fleet in the fourth quarter. The move reinforces Hong Kong’s air-cargo role and adds incremental regional lift.

2026-06-18T02:03:30.761244-07:00

Air Hong Kong (Cathay) leases an Airbus A330P2F freighter to expand regional cargo capacity

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Qantas to launch Project Sunrise Sydney–London nonstop in Oct 2027 with specially modified A350-1000ULR Qantas says Project Sunrise will begin nonstop Sydney–London service in October 2027, using specially configured Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft. The flights—planned as the world’s longest regularly scheduled route—are expected to take about 19 to 22 hours, with the carrier also unveiling the latest cabin-design evolution for the aircraft.

2026-06-18T02:02:49.399666-07:00

Qantas to launch Project Sunrise Sydney–London nonstop in Oct 2027 with specially modified A350-1000ULR

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Sun PhuQuoc Airways maps July 2026 domestic route launches and multi-year fleet/network build-out Sun PhuQuoc Airways says it will launch three new domestic routes in July 2026 after opening reservations, expanding capacity from its namesake base. The carrier’s longer-term plan is to scale operations with future connectivity spanning Central Asia, Europe and Australia, aligning with Vietnam’s leisure-demand momentum.

2026-06-18T01:49:49.291283-07:00

Sun PhuQuoc Airways maps July 2026 domestic route launches and multi-year fleet/network build-out

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Remondo signs first international MOU with Korea Aerospace Industries for sub-30 cm resolution imaging Remondo has signed its first international memorandum of understanding since its February debut with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the Republic of Korea’s aerospace and defense systems integrator. The MoU covers sub-30 cm resolution imaging, extending Remondo’s commercialization efforts through a KAI partnership.

2026-06-17T05:01:40.883235-07:00

Remondo signs first international MOU with Korea Aerospace Industries for sub-30 cm resolution imaging

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ANA targets late-3Q26 entry-into-service for Boeing 737-8, with E2s planned for 2028 All Nippon Airways is signaling a late-3Q26 entry-into-service for its Boeing 737-8 fleet, alongside an E2 delivery/operating timeline set for 2028, as it maps near- and medium-term capacity into its fleet plan. The updated sequencing adds another datapoint to ANA’s ongoing fleet reconfiguration.

2026-06-16T21:18:29.376008-07:00

ANA targets late-3Q26 entry-into-service for Boeing 737-8, with E2s planned for 2028

FlightGlobal

KF-21 receives initial type certification after five-year South Korea airworthiness review Korea Aerospace Industries’ KF-21 has obtained its initial type certification in South Korea after a five-year airworthiness review process. The decision marks another step toward service entry for the indigenous fighter as the program continues moving from development toward operational deployment.

2026-06-16T21:17:21.880597-07:00

KF-21 receives initial type certification after five-year South Korea airworthiness review

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Qantas locks in world-first nonstop Sydney–London launch for Project Sunrise on Airbus A350-1000ULR (Oct 2027), with New York fo Qantas will begin its world-first nonstop “Project Sunrise” services from Sydney to London in October 2027, using a specially configured Airbus jet, with Sydney–New York scheduled to follow later in 2027. The carrier has also previewed its first long-range A350-1000ULR at Airbus’ Toulouse headquarters.

2026-06-16T17:21:02.151567-07:00

Qantas locks in world-first nonstop Sydney–London launch for Project Sunrise on Airbus A350-1000ULR (Oct 2027), with New York fo

FlightGlobal

Embraer to open C-390 Millennium assembly in India, targeting six deliveries in 2026 and up to 10 per year by 2030 Embraer expects to deliver six C-390 Millennium tankers/transports this year and scale production to as many as 10 aircraft annually by 2030. A formal Indian tender is not yet out, but the company says New Delhi’s planned fleet recapitalisation could cover up to 80 transport aircraft, supported by an assembly site in Gavio Peixoto.

2026-06-16T14:17:17.484427-07:00

Embraer to open C-390 Millennium assembly in India, targeting six deliveries in 2026 and up to 10 per year by 2030

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Air Hong Kong (Cathay) leases an Airbus A330P2F freighter to expand regional cargo capacity

Qantas to launch Project Sunrise Sydney–London nonstop in Oct 2027 with specially modified A350-1000ULR

Sun PhuQuoc Airways maps July 2026 domestic route launches and multi-year fleet/network build-out

Qantas locks in world-first nonstop Sydney–London launch for Project Sunrise on Airbus A350-1000ULR (Oct 2027), with New York fo

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