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Air Cambodia signs MoU with COMAC for up to 20 C909 regional jets

Air Cambodia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chinese manufacturer COMAC for up to 20 C909 regional jets, structured as 10 firm orders plus 10 options. The deal signals a further push by COMAC to place the C909 into Southeast Asian networks.

2025-09-10T07:01:28.534528-07:00

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Qatar Airways, China Southern expand codeshare and boost Doha–Beijing (Daxing) frequencies ahead of Golden Week

2025-09-09T02:52:50.049982-07:00

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Southwest and EVA Air ink interline to enable single‑ticket transpacific itineraries via LAX, SFO, SEA and Chicago O'Hare

2025-08-25T09:53:18.281703-07:00

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Pixxel-Led Consortium to Build India’s First Indigenous Commercial EO Constellation

2025-08-12T13:59:40.773882-07:00

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Vietjet Adds A330-300 (VN-A820), Fleet Grows to 121 Aircraft

2025-09-15T16:10:39.829604-07:00

Vietjet Adds A330-300 (VN-A820), Fleet G

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China Eastern to operate world’s longest commercial service — 29‑hour Shanghai–Buenos Aires via Auckland (12,000+ miles) China Eastern will launch a twice‑weekly Boeing 777 service linking Shanghai Pudong (PVG) and Buenos Aires (EZE) from December, creating the world’s longest commercial direct rotation at more than 12,200 miles and up to 29 hours. The flight includes a technical stop in Auckland where passengers will not disembark.

2025-09-15T12:16:03.168504-07:00

China Eastern to operate world’s longest commercial service — 29‑hour Shanghai–Buenos Aires via Auckland (12,000+ miles)

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Air Cambodia signs MoU with COMAC for up to 20 C909 regional jets Air Cambodia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chinese manufacturer COMAC for up to 20 C909 regional jets, structured as 10 firm orders plus 10 options. The deal signals a further push by COMAC to place the C909 into Southeast Asian networks.

2025-09-10T07:01:28.534528-07:00

Air Cambodia signs MoU with COMAC for up to 20 C909 regional jets

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Yeti Airlines earns BBB- rating ahead of planned IPO as investors eye Nepal market Yeti Airlines was awarded a BBB- credit rating ahead of a planned IPO, signalling market confidence and attracting investor interest in Nepal's aviation sector. The rating should ease the carrier's access to capital as it seeks growth across domestic and nearby regional routes.

2025-09-09T05:56:12.241328-07:00

Yeti Airlines earns BBB- rating ahead of planned IPO as investors eye Nepal market

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Qatar Airways, China Southern expand codeshare and boost Doha–Beijing (Daxing) frequencies ahead of Golden Week Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines have signed a new MoU to broaden their codeshare partnership and increase frequencies on Doha–Beijing services ahead of China’s Golden Week. Qatar will place its code on China Southern’s Beijing Daxing–Doha flights from next month, widening holiday connectivity.

2025-09-09T02:52:50.049982-07:00

Qatar Airways, China Southern expand codeshare and boost Doha–Beijing (Daxing) frequencies ahead of Golden Week

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Nok Air submits clarification documents to CAAT as regulatory probe into international operations continues On Sept. 3 Nok Air filed clarification documents with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) in response to the regulator's safety and compliance review that prompted a suspension of the carrier's international services. The submission is intended to address CAAT’s concerns and inform the outcome of the probe.

2025-09-07T20:48:15.854652-07:00

Nok Air submits clarification documents to CAAT as regulatory probe into international operations continues

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Riau Islands seeks scheduled international services at Raja Haji Fisabilillah (RHF) Airport, Tanjungpinang The Government of Riau Islands Province has formally requested regular international services at Raja Haji Fisabilillah (RHF) Airport in Tanjungpinang, urging authorities and carriers to establish scheduled cross‑border routes that would recognise RHF as an international gateway for the province.

2025-09-07T06:59:20.533837-07:00

Riau Islands seeks scheduled international services at Raja Haji Fisabilillah (RHF) Airport, Tanjungpinang

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Audit recommends Air Tahiti Nui consider Airbus A330s and A321XLRs for fleet renewal An independent audit of Air Tahiti Nui's fleet programme recommends the carrier evaluate Airbus A330 variants for long‑haul replacement alongside A321XLR narrowbodies for medium‑distance services, signaling a potential fleet strategy shift that would affect regional capacity planning and Airbus delivery demand in the Pacific market.

2025-09-03T00:28:53.548299-07:00

Audit recommends Air Tahiti Nui consider Airbus A330s and A321XLRs for fleet renewal

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