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Delta to launch first nonstop LAX–Manila service in 2027, adding daily Airbus A350 flights to challenge Philippine Airlines’ lon

Delta Air Lines will begin its first nonstop flights between Los Angeles (LAX) and Manila (MNL) on March 28, 2027, positioning Delta as the only US carrier on the city pair at launch. The airline plans daily service using Airbus A350 aircraft, competing directly with Philippine Airlines’ incumbent presence and Korea Air connections.

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2026-07-17T06:29:43.878614-07:00

Bloomberg

Air China and Shenzhen Airlines place combined Airbus order for 95 jets (55 firm) valued at ~$17.8B at list price

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2026-07-17T02:45:21.317041-07:00

Reuters

China’s leading airlines warn of heavy first-half losses as demand softens and fuel-cost pressure rises into peak summer travel

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2026-07-16T19:14:37.240713-07:00

AeroTime

Cebu Pacific signs wet-lease deal for Airbus A320neo with Vietnam Airlines

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2026-07-16T01:29:03.960304-07:00

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Air Elite FBO Network adds two Australian locations, expanding east- and west-coast coverage Air Elite’s FBO network is expanding in Australia with two new locations positioned on the country’s east and west coasts. The additions broaden the operator’s footprint and connectivity for business aviation customers seeking consistent fixed-base services across major regional markets.

2026-07-17T08:44:48.051696-07:00

Air Elite FBO Network adds two Australian locations, expanding east- and west-coast coverage

Skift

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Delta to launch first nonstop LAX–Manila service in 2027, adding daily Airbus A350 flights to challenge Philippine Airlines’ lon Delta Air Lines will begin its first nonstop flights between Los Angeles (LAX) and Manila (MNL) on March 28, 2027, positioning Delta as the only US carrier on the city pair at launch. The airline plans daily service using Airbus A350 aircraft, competing directly with Philippine Airlines’ incumbent presence and Korea Air connections.

2026-07-17T06:29:43.878614-07:00

Delta to launch first nonstop LAX–Manila service in 2027, adding daily Airbus A350 flights to challenge Philippine Airlines’ lon

AeroTime

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Exercise Pitch Black 2026 to run July 20–Aug. 7 in Australia’s Top End with 100 jets and 20-nation participation The Royal Australian Air Force’s premier air combat training exercise, Pitch Black 26, will take place July 20 to Aug. 7 over northern Australia with 19 partner nations. The exercise is planned to include 100 jets and about 2,500 personnel, featuring new aircraft debuts for Japan’s F-35s and Indonesia’s T-50Is, alongside India’s participation.

2026-07-17T04:16:24.962132-07:00

Exercise Pitch Black 2026 to run July 20–Aug. 7 in Australia’s Top End with 100 jets and 20-nation participation

Bloomberg

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Air China and Shenzhen Airlines place combined Airbus order for 95 jets (55 firm) valued at ~$17.8B at list price Air China and its subsidiary Shenzhen Airlines have ordered a combined 95 Airbus aircraft, comprising 15 A350-900s for Air China and 40 A320neo-family jets for Shenzhen, as part of a broader slate of Chinese Airbus commitments. Deliveries are scheduled between 2029 and 2032, with the overall list price cited at about $17.8 billion.

2026-07-17T02:45:21.317041-07:00

Air China and Shenzhen Airlines place combined Airbus order for 95 jets (55 firm) valued at ~$17.8B at list price

Reuters

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China’s leading airlines warn of heavy first-half losses as demand softens and fuel-cost pressure rises into peak summer travel China’s biggest carriers are entering the peak summer travel season with a more challenging outlook after warning they face heavy losses in the first half. Weakening demand is raising doubts about their ability to absorb higher fuel costs during the industry’s busiest months.

2026-07-16T19:14:37.240713-07:00

China’s leading airlines warn of heavy first-half losses as demand softens and fuel-cost pressure rises into peak summer travel

AeroTime

9 sources

Cebu Pacific signs wet-lease deal for Airbus A320neo with Vietnam Airlines Cebu Pacific has announced an agreement to provide wet-lease services to Vietnam Airlines, deploying one Airbus A320neo to support the Vietnamese carrier’s domestic operations over the coming months.

2026-07-16T01:29:03.960304-07:00

Cebu Pacific signs wet-lease deal for Airbus A320neo with Vietnam Airlines

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Air France and Cathay Cargo move cargo operations to Navi Mumbai Air France and Cathay Cargo are shifting cargo operations to Navi Mumbai, reallocating how freight capacity is handled in the region. The change signals a new operating setup for two major carriers’ cargo networks serving South Asia and connecting markets.

2026-07-16T00:59:40.383717-07:00

Air France and Cathay Cargo move cargo operations to Navi Mumbai

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Vietnam Airlines shares resume full-day trading Vietnam Airlines’ shares are set to resume full-day trading, signaling a return to standard market liquidity after the prior interruption. The move is likely to affect investor positioning around the carrier’s near-term performance expectations.

2026-07-15T20:45:09.299110-07:00

Vietnam Airlines shares resume full-day trading

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