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Lufthansa to launch year‑round Frankfurt–Kuala Lumpur nonstop on Boeing 787 from 25 Oct 2026

Lufthansa will launch a year‑round nonstop between Frankfurt and Kuala Lumpur from 25 October 2026, operated with a Boeing 787 equipped with the new Allegris premium cabin. Kuala Lumpur becomes the Group's fourth Southeast Asian destination and tickets are now available for booking.

2026-03-04T01:27:18.588380-08:00

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Korean Air to raise KRW250 billion via corporate bond issue on 10 March 2026

2026-03-04T15:36:09.770189-08:00

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United deploys first 737 MAX 8 to Guam; 10 MAX 8s to replace 737-800s

2026-03-04T15:02:07.413976-08:00

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Qatar Airways adjusts ownership in Virgin Australia amid conflicting ASX filings

2026-03-04T10:54:19.660906-08:00

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Korean Air to raise KRW250 billion via corporate bond issue on 10 March 2026 Korean Air plans to issue KRW250 billion (about $171 million) in corporate bonds on 10 March 2026. The offering includes a three‑year tranche of KRW200 billion, marking a targeted near‑term debt raise for the carrier ahead of the end of Q1.

2026-03-04T15:36:09.770189-08:00

Korean Air to raise KRW250 billion via corporate bond issue on 10 March 2026

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United deploys first 737 MAX 8 to Guam; 10 MAX 8s to replace 737-800s United Airlines has deployed its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 to its Guam hub and plans to station 10 MAX 8s there as part of a local fleet renewal, replacing the carrier's older 737-800s and initiating short‑haul modernization across its South Pacific operations.

2026-03-04T15:02:07.413976-08:00

United deploys first 737 MAX 8 to Guam; 10 MAX 8s to replace 737-800s

Airways Magazine

Qatar Airways adjusts ownership in Virgin Australia amid conflicting ASX filings Qatar Airways has adjusted its ownership of Virgin Australia, according to ASX disclosures filed March 2. One filing records a reduction to 67.74% while a separate disclosure indicates a holding fell below 2%, creating an apparent discrepancy in publicly reported stakes.

2026-03-04T10:54:19.660906-08:00

Qatar Airways adjusts ownership in Virgin Australia amid conflicting ASX filings

FlightGlobal

India clears 114‑aircraft Rafale purchase; Dassault aims to finalise deal by year‑end India’s Defence Acquisition Council has cleared the purchase of 114 Dassault Rafale fighters in a deal valued at roughly ₹3.25 lakh crore. Dassault Aviation says it is hopeful the contract can be finalised this year, which would extend the company’s Rafale production backlog.

2026-03-04T09:31:30.060266-08:00

India clears 114‑aircraft Rafale purchase; Dassault aims to finalise deal by year‑end

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Air Tahiti Nui to launch twice-weekly nonstop Papeete–Sydney service from 14 Dec 2026 Air Tahiti Nui will launch twice‑weekly nonstop Papeete (PPT)–Sydney (SYD) flights effective 14 December 2026, operated with Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliners and now open for reservations. The service creates the first scheduled direct link for many Australian travellers to French Polynesia and expands oneworld trans‑Pacific feed.

2026-03-04T06:06:42.663421-08:00

Air Tahiti Nui to launch twice-weekly nonstop Papeete–Sydney service from 14 Dec 2026

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Pilatus delivers first PC-12 PRO aeromedical to Royal Flying Doctor Service with Garmin 3000 and Safety Autoland Pilatus has delivered serial number 3010, the world’s first PC‑12 PRO configured for aeromedical operations, to the Royal Flying Doctor Service Central Operations. The aircraft features Garmin 3000 avionics and the Safety Autoland system, boosting RFDS emergency-medical reach across remote Australia.

2026-03-04T02:51:41.067887-08:00

Pilatus delivers first PC-12 PRO aeromedical to Royal Flying Doctor Service with Garmin 3000 and Safety Autoland

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Qantas goes 'Back to Basics' with 2026 safety video — four minutes, onboard focus Qantas premiered a four‑minute 'Back to Basics' safety video on 28 February that pares back theatrical elements and returns to essential safety procedures. Filmed largely onboard with scenes at Western Sydney runway and Qantas training centres, the video explicitly responds to feedback on earlier lengthy productions.

2026-03-04T02:15:51.126504-08:00

Qantas goes 'Back to Basics' with 2026 safety video — four minutes, onboard focus

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IATA: Global air cargo demand up 5.6% in January 2026; Africa posts 18% surge IATA data show global air cargo demand (CTKs) rose 5.6% year‑on‑year in January 2026, with international traffic up 7.2% and capacity expanding. Africa led regional growth with an 18% increase and the sharpest load‑factor improvement, while Africa–Asia lanes rebounded over 40%.

2026-03-04T02:15:06.126657-08:00

IATA: Global air cargo demand up 5.6% in January 2026; Africa posts 18% surge

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Lufthansa to launch year‑round Frankfurt–Kuala Lumpur nonstop on Boeing 787 from 25 Oct 2026

Korean Air to raise KRW250 billion via corporate bond issue on 10 March 2026

United deploys first 737 MAX 8 to Guam; 10 MAX 8s to replace 737-800s

Qatar Airways adjusts ownership in Virgin Australia amid conflicting ASX filings

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