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Starlux to expand Europe and Oceania network with 2027 nonstops to Zurich, Barcelona, Sydney and Auckland

Starlux Airlines plans to launch nonstop services in 2027 to Zurich and Barcelona as it accelerates its Europe push. The carrier is also adding nonstop links to Sydney and Auckland, broadening its long-haul strategy beyond an initial focus on U.S. West Coast destinations.

2026-05-29T02:43:10.937426-07:00

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Vietjet Thailand expands Boeing 737-8 fleet plan and builds U-Tapao MRO capability

2026-05-29T00:09:54.383581-07:00

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China Southern controlling shareholder approves up to CNY15bn ($2.2bn) A-share issuance

2026-05-28T20:55:03.647902-07:00

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Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: China’s 200-jet commitment is an “initial tranche” that could expand toward ~700 jets

2026-05-28T00:15:35.356336-07:00

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Bellatrix and TelePIX plan 2028 air-breathing VLEO imaging demonstration

2026-05-29T06:47:33.846529-07:00

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Starlux to expand Europe and Oceania network with 2027 nonstops to Zurich, Barcelona, Sydney and Auckland Starlux Airlines plans to launch nonstop services in 2027 to Zurich and Barcelona as it accelerates its Europe push. The carrier is also adding nonstop links to Sydney and Auckland, broadening its long-haul strategy beyond an initial focus on U.S. West Coast destinations.

2026-05-29T02:43:10.937426-07:00

Starlux to expand Europe and Oceania network with 2027 nonstops to Zurich, Barcelona, Sydney and Auckland

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Vietjet Thailand expands Boeing 737-8 fleet plan and builds U-Tapao MRO capability Vietjet Thailand is scaling its Thailand presence with a government-backed plan to develop an MRO technical centre at U-Tapao airport and an expected expansion of its Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet. The carrier also marked a milestone of 50 million passengers across its Vietnam–Thailand network with a next-generation 737-8 expansion programme.

2026-05-29T00:09:54.383581-07:00

Vietjet Thailand expands Boeing 737-8 fleet plan and builds U-Tapao MRO capability

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China Southern controlling shareholder approves up to CNY15bn ($2.2bn) A-share issuance China Southern Air Holding—the controlling shareholder—has approved a plan to issue up to 5,436,289,835 A-shares to raise as much as CNY15 billion (about $2.2 billion). The capital-raising decision follows the carrier’s recent improvement in profitability.

2026-05-28T20:55:03.647902-07:00

China Southern controlling shareholder approves up to CNY15bn ($2.2bn) A-share issuance

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South Korea's t'way Air rebrands as parent eyes 1H27 IPO

2026-05-28T19:39:19.314498-07:00

South Korea's t'way Air rebran

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Qantas Frequent Flyers expand Philippine reach with Philippine Airlines Classic Rewards and new access to 15 island destinations Qantas Frequent Flyers can now use Qantas Points to book Philippine Airlines Classic Reward seats at low Classic Reward rates. The partnership also adds access to 15 Philippine island destinations, supported by a reported 19% increase in Australian visitor arrivals to the Philippines.

2026-05-28T01:34:06.720865-07:00

Qantas Frequent Flyers expand Philippine reach with Philippine Airlines Classic Rewards and new access to 15 island destinations

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Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: China’s 200-jet commitment is an “initial tranche” that could expand toward ~700 jets Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said China’s promise to buy 200 Boeing aircraft following President Trump’s visit is only a starting point, with “more to come” expected later this year as the order is firmed up. He framed the 200-jet commitment as a “major accomplishment” that could grow toward roughly 700 jets.

2026-05-28T00:15:35.356336-07:00

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: China’s 200-jet commitment is an “initial tranche” that could expand toward ~700 jets

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EarthDaily partners with Geospatial Intelligence Pty Ltd to expand science-grade Earth observation data and analytics access acr EarthDaily and Geospatial Intelligence Pty Ltd have entered a new partnership to broaden access to science-grade Earth observation data and analytics for customers across Australia. The deal further integrates EO data distribution and processing into local workflows as EO volumes and analytic demand continue to accelerate.

2026-05-28T00:07:58.543695-07:00

EarthDaily partners with Geospatial Intelligence Pty Ltd to expand science-grade Earth observation data and analytics access acr

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Starlux to expand Europe and Oceania network with 2027 nonstops to Zurich, Barcelona, Sydney and Auckland

Vietjet Thailand expands Boeing 737-8 fleet plan and builds U-Tapao MRO capability

China Southern controlling shareholder approves up to CNY15bn ($2.2bn) A-share issuance

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: China’s 200-jet commitment is an “initial tranche” that could expand toward ~700 jets

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