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Embraer expands Asia‑Pacific service ecosystem from Singapore hub

Embraer is expanding its Asia‑Pacific service ecosystem from a Singapore hub, citing a successful training facility and targeted investments in maintenance, parts and infrastructure. Executives said the plan will scale regional MRO, pilot and technician training and parts availability to support commercial, business and defence operations across APAC.

2026-02-11T07:38:55.914291-08:00

Aviation Week

El Al to add nine routes including long‑haul services to Hanoi, Seoul and Manila

2026-02-11T05:03:58.947832-08:00

Reuters

Air New Zealand cancels 46 wide‑body long‑haul flights ahead of two‑day cabin‑crew strike

2026-02-11T01:13:16.512281-08:00

Reuters

AirAsia X eyes major small‑jet order, scraps 15‑aircraft A330neo deal while weighing A220 vs Embraer

2026-02-11T00:39:54.228225-08:00

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Embraer expands Asia‑Pacific service ecosystem from Singapore hub Embraer is expanding its Asia‑Pacific service ecosystem from a Singapore hub, citing a successful training facility and targeted investments in maintenance, parts and infrastructure. Executives said the plan will scale regional MRO, pilot and technician training and parts availability to support commercial, business and defence operations across APAC.

2026-02-11T07:38:55.914291-08:00

Embraer expands Asia‑Pacific service ecosystem from Singapore hub

Aviation Week

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El Al to add nine routes including long‑haul services to Hanoi, Seoul and Manila El Al will add nine routes in its first network expansion since October 2023, including year‑round long‑haul services to Hanoi (launching 24 Oct 2026 with a Boeing 787‑9, three weekly), Seoul from March 2027, and Manila, plus seasonal European leisure links.

2026-02-11T05:03:58.947832-08:00

El Al to add nine routes including long‑haul services to Hanoi, Seoul and Manila

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Modi’s ‘leapfrog to aerial mobility’ pushes Indian eVTOL developers to press regulators for speed After Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a 'leapfrog to aerial mobility', India’s eVTOL pioneers urged regulators to accelerate certification, airspace and operational rules to capitalise on nascent domestic demand and the government's endorsement. They warned slow timelines could cede early commercial advantage to foreign entrants.

2026-02-11T01:19:07.784614-08:00

Modi’s ‘leapfrog to aerial mobility’ pushes Indian eVTOL developers to press regulators for speed

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Air New Zealand cancels 46 wide‑body long‑haul flights ahead of two‑day cabin‑crew strike Air New Zealand cancelled 46 wide‑body long‑haul flights (Boeing 777/787) ahead of a planned 48‑hour cabin‑crew strike called by union E tū over pay and roster disputes. The action affects about 9,500 passengers and suspends services to Asia and North America; domestic and regional flying continues.

2026-02-11T01:13:16.512281-08:00

Air New Zealand cancels 46 wide‑body long‑haul flights ahead of two‑day cabin‑crew strike

Reuters

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AirAsia X eyes major small‑jet order, scraps 15‑aircraft A330neo deal while weighing A220 vs Embraer AirAsia X plans to announce a large order for small narrowbody/regional jets in March as it pivots to expand short‑ and medium‑haul services across Asia. The carrier has cancelled a pending purchase of 15 Airbus A330neo widebodies and is evaluating Airbus A220 and Embraer options.

2026-02-11T00:39:54.228225-08:00

AirAsia X eyes major small‑jet order, scraps 15‑aircraft A330neo deal while weighing A220 vs Embraer

Reuters

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AirAsia X establishes Bahrain hub, launches daily Kuala Lumpur–London Gatwick service AirAsia X has chosen Bahrain as its first hub outside Asia and launched a new daily Kuala Lumpur–London Gatwick service via Manama, part of a strategy to rebuild long‑haul connectivity into Europe and Africa. The move follows a November 2025 MoU with Bahrain and starts mid‑2026.

2026-02-10T21:13:33.377945-08:00

AirAsia X establishes Bahrain hub, launches daily Kuala Lumpur–London Gatwick service

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Kyrgyzstan’s Asman Airlines to add Airbus A321s by year-end 2026 Kyrgyzstan’s Asman Airlines will introduce Airbus A321 single-aisle jets into its fleet by year-end 2026. The A321 additions increase the carrier's narrowbody capacity and mark a concrete fleet expansion plan for the Kyrgyz operator ahead of the 2026 target.

2026-02-10T21:00:29.784037-08:00

Kyrgyzstan’s Asman Airlines to add Airbus A321s by year-end 2026

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Uzbekistan CAA suspends Tashkent Air AOC, grounds carrier during probe Uzbekistan's civil aviation authority has suspended Tashkent Air's air operator certificate, immediately grounding the carrier while it conducts a regulatory probe into unspecified concerns. The CAA gave no public timeline for resumption of operations.

2026-02-10T19:34:26.348921-08:00

Uzbekistan CAA suspends Tashkent Air AOC, grounds carrier during probe

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Embraer expands Asia‑Pacific service ecosystem from Singapore hub

El Al to add nine routes including long‑haul services to Hanoi, Seoul and Manila

Air New Zealand cancels 46 wide‑body long‑haul flights ahead of two‑day cabin‑crew strike

AirAsia X eyes major small‑jet order, scraps 15‑aircraft A330neo deal while weighing A220 vs Embraer

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