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• Angus Whitley
Qantas plans to reduce domestic capacity by 4% in the first quarter of 2027 and raise fares as fuel costs rise. The airline has lifted its expected fuel bill by about A$150 million to A$3.75 billion, with the Middle East war continuing to weigh on costs despite strong travel demand.
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Qantas plans to reduce domestic capacity by 4% in the first quarter of 2027 and raise fares as fuel costs rise. The airline has lifted its expected fuel bill by about A$150 million to A$3.75 billion, with the Middle East war continuing to weigh on costs despite strong travel demand.
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China’s AutoFlight says it flew five eVTOL aircraft autonomously in formation, spanning two weight classes. The company called the demonstration a milestone in multi-aircraft coordination and electric aviation; the supplied reports do not provide details on the flight’s location, duration or operational conditions.
Shivamogga, in India, is set to lose scheduled operations by Star Air, according to ch-aviation. The report identifies an exit from the airport but provides no details on the timing, routes affected or whether another airline will replace the service.
Maldivian has added its first King Air 360, marking the aircraft type’s entry into the airline’s fleet. The available report provides no details on the aircraft’s role, configuration, delivery timing or planned use, leaving the operational significance of the addition unclear.
Indonesia’s navy has begun helicopter flights to and from the KRI Sriwijaya-100, the 1980s-era carrier recently transferred from Italy. The initial activity involved five Airbus Helicopters AS565 Panthers and two Bell 412s, while the ship’s broader military role remains unclear.
Pakistan International Airlines has wet-leased its first Boeing 787, according to the report. The available summary does not identify the lessor, lease term, aircraft configuration or intended routes, leaving the scale and operational role of the widebody addition unclear.
Cut Nyak Dien Airport in Aceh province regained scheduled commercial service on Nov. 2, 2026, when Susi Air began operating four flights a week to Medan Kuala Namu. The launch restores a regular air link between the province’s airport and the North Sumatran hub.
Vietnam’s government has called on six airlines to reinforce domestic air services. The available article summary does not identify the carriers, specify routes or capacity targets, or explain the measures requested, limiting what can be said about the operational or commercial impact.
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