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Fly Blade to launch on-demand helicopter rides in India from March 2019, starting Mumbai–Pune and expanding to Shirdi

Fly Blade Inc., described as the largest arranger of civilian helicopter flights in the US, will begin India operations in March 2019. The initial service will connect Mumbai and Pune, with plans to add intercity helicopter flights to Shirdi (initially as intracity operations).

2026-04-29T09:05:15.328367-07:00

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Etihad–Air Cambodia codeshare opens Abu Dhabi–Siem Reap via Phnom Penh on one ticket

2026-04-29T06:46:59.093431-07:00

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Ascend Airways’ Malaysia unit begins passenger flying with a first Boeing 737-800, with two more aircraft due in May

2026-04-29T04:41:05.359271-07:00

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Indonesia to introduce tax relief on domestic air fares

2026-04-28T18:05:35.349971-07:00

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Fly Blade to launch on-demand helicopter rides in India from March 2019, starting Mumbai–Pune and expanding to Shirdi Fly Blade Inc., described as the largest arranger of civilian helicopter flights in the US, will begin India operations in March 2019. The initial service will connect Mumbai and Pune, with plans to add intercity helicopter flights to Shirdi (initially as intracity operations).

2026-04-29T09:05:15.328367-07:00

Fly Blade to launch on-demand helicopter rides in India from March 2019, starting Mumbai–Pune and expanding to Shirdi

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Etihad–Air Cambodia codeshare opens Abu Dhabi–Siem Reap via Phnom Penh on one ticket Etihad Airways has launched a codeshare with Air Cambodia to connect Abu Dhabi with Siem Reap (for access to Angkor Wat) via Phnom Penh, enabling passengers to book and travel on a single ticket. The arrangement includes through-checked baggage.

2026-04-29T06:46:59.093431-07:00

Etihad–Air Cambodia codeshare opens Abu Dhabi–Siem Reap via Phnom Penh on one ticket

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Ascend Airways’ Malaysia unit begins passenger flying with a first Boeing 737-800, with two more aircraft due in May Ascend Airways Malaysia has taken delivery of its first passenger aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, arriving at Kuala Lumpur Subang on April 26, 2026. The ACMI-focused startup says it expects two additional 737-800s in May as its UK sister suspends services.

2026-04-29T04:41:05.359271-07:00

Ascend Airways’ Malaysia unit begins passenger flying with a first Boeing 737-800, with two more aircraft due in May

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Indonesia to introduce tax relief on domestic air fares Indonesia is introducing tax relief aimed at lowering domestic airfare costs. The measure targets passenger pricing on domestic routes, potentially affecting carrier revenue and pricing strategies during ongoing cost pressures across the region.

2026-04-28T18:05:35.349971-07:00

Indonesia to introduce tax relief on domestic air fares

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KF-X kickoff: KAI and Lockheed secure sole-bidder status for South Korea’s indigenous fighter Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Lockheed Martin have emerged as the sole bidder for South Korea’s indigenous KF-X fighter programme, with the mega competition officially kicking off Feb. 9. The selection process sets the near-term terms for how Seoul structures design, industrial participation and follow-on production.

2026-04-28T15:34:27.945662-07:00

KF-X kickoff: KAI and Lockheed secure sole-bidder status for South Korea’s indigenous fighter

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Spring Airlines targets 200-aircraft fleet by 2031 and 300 by 2035 with an all-Airbus narrowbody plan China’s Spring Airlines says it is targeting a fleet of 200 aircraft by 2031 and around 300 by 2035, maintaining an all-Airbus narrowbody strategy, vice president Zhang Wuan said at Routes Asia 2026, according to Aviation Week.

2026-04-28T15:24:07.956675-07:00

Spring Airlines targets 200-aircraft fleet by 2031 and 300 by 2035 with an all-Airbus narrowbody plan

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China's Spring Airlines targets 300 aircraft by 2035

2026-04-28T15:24:07.956675-07:00

China's Spring Airlines target

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HTX and ST Engineering sign five-year MoU to build Singapore space technology for public safety Singapore’s Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) and ST Engineering have agreed a five-year memorandum of understanding to establish a dedicated space technology programme focused on strengthening Home Team public-safety operations. ST Engineering will leverage Earth observation, geospatial services and digital technologies to develop space-based capabilities, including offshore hazardous gas plume detection and monitoring.

2026-04-28T13:57:12.271471-07:00

HTX and ST Engineering sign five-year MoU to build Singapore space technology for public safety

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Fly Blade to launch on-demand helicopter rides in India from March 2019, starting Mumbai–Pune and expanding to Shirdi

Etihad–Air Cambodia codeshare opens Abu Dhabi–Siem Reap via Phnom Penh on one ticket

Ascend Airways’ Malaysia unit begins passenger flying with a first Boeing 737-800, with two more aircraft due in May

Indonesia to introduce tax relief on domestic air fares

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