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Reuters • Karen Lema, Tim Hepher

Philippine Airlines commits to split 24-widebody order: 15 Boeing 787-10 and 9 Airbus A350-1000

Philippine Airlines’ next-generation widebody acquisition is crystallizing into a split order for 24 aircraft: 15 Boeing 787-10s and nine Airbus A350-1000s. Industry sources say the package marks PAL’s first Boeing purchase in nearly 20 years, with disclosure expected at the Farnborough Airshow.

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2026-07-10T08:29:42.456237-07:00

AeroTime

Typhoon Bavi disrupts Taiwan and Hong Kong air travel; Vietnam Airlines revises 10–11 July flights

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2026-07-10T06:44:28.772211-07:00

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Pakistan search and recovery continues after K2 Airways Boeing 737-400F cargo crash into the Arabian Sea; all five crew unaccoun

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2026-07-09T23:59:52.931564-07:00

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HSBC flags widening earnings “divergence” between Cathay Pacific and China’s “Big Three” amid higher jet-fuel and weaker demand

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2026-07-10T04:16:35.069125-07:00

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Philippine Airlines commits to split 24-widebody order: 15 Boeing 787-10 and 9 Airbus A350-1000 Philippine Airlines’ next-generation widebody acquisition is crystallizing into a split order for 24 aircraft: 15 Boeing 787-10s and nine Airbus A350-1000s. Industry sources say the package marks PAL’s first Boeing purchase in nearly 20 years, with disclosure expected at the Farnborough Airshow.

2026-07-10T08:29:42.456237-07:00

Philippine Airlines commits to split 24-widebody order: 15 Boeing 787-10 and 9 Airbus A350-1000

AeroTime

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Typhoon Bavi disrupts Taiwan and Hong Kong air travel; Vietnam Airlines revises 10–11 July flights Typhoon Bavi’s approach to Taiwan has triggered broad airline disruption, including dozens of cancellations across Taiwan and Hong Kong for 10–11 July. Vietnam Airlines also adjusted multiple flights over the same dates to prioritize passenger and crew safety amid route impacts spanning Taiwan, Japan, and mainland China.

2026-07-10T06:44:28.772211-07:00

Typhoon Bavi disrupts Taiwan and Hong Kong air travel; Vietnam Airlines revises 10–11 July flights

FlightGlobal

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HSBC flags widening earnings “divergence” between Cathay Pacific and China’s “Big Three” amid higher jet-fuel and weaker demand HSBC Research says the gap between Cathay Pacific (Hong Kong) and mainland China’s three largest carriers is widening as elevated jet-fuel costs and weaker passenger demand weigh on Chinese airlines, even as oil prices cool. The finding is aimed at what investors will see in upcoming half-year results.

2026-07-10T04:16:35.069125-07:00

HSBC flags widening earnings “divergence” between Cathay Pacific and China’s “Big Three” amid higher jet-fuel and weaker demand

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Pakistan search and recovery continues after K2 Airways Boeing 737-400F cargo crash into the Arabian Sea; all five crew unaccoun Pakistani rescue teams are recovering debris from a K2 Airways Boeing 737-400F that disappeared from radar and crashed off the country’s coast en route from Sialdhy to Karachi. Authorities have reportedly found the wreckage; all five crew members remain unaccounted for as recovery operations continue.

2026-07-09T23:59:52.931564-07:00

Pakistan search and recovery continues after K2 Airways Boeing 737-400F cargo crash into the Arabian Sea; all five crew unaccoun

AeroTime

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AAPA’s new chief on fuel crisis, SAF and the path forward

2026-07-09T20:15:37.870886-07:00

AAPA’s new chief on fuel crisi

AeroTime

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Southwest Airlines adds Air Premia as latest international partner, expanding South Korea transpacific connectivity via HNL, LAX Southwest Airlines has added South Korea’s Air Premia as an international partner, extending transpacific connections through key gateways in Hawaii and California—Honolulu (HNL), Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO). The move broadens Southwest’s international network without an immediate long-haul fleet build.

2026-07-09T13:44:09.234009-07:00

Southwest Airlines adds Air Premia as latest international partner, expanding South Korea transpacific connectivity via HNL, LAX

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SkyDrive and Japan Biz Aviation sign MoU to support eVTOL commercial operations in Japan SkyDrive has signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan Biz Aviation Co., Ltd. to collaborate on future commercial operations for SkyDrive’s compact eVTOL aircraft in Japan. Japan Biz Aviation, which operates HondaJet and Bell helicopter charters, will work with SkyDrive as the partnership develops.

2026-07-09T04:45:00.301530-07:00

SkyDrive and Japan Biz Aviation sign MoU to support eVTOL commercial operations in Japan

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Tokayev urges Air Astana to prioritize nonstop US and Japan services Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev told Air Astana CEO Ibrahim Canliel that nonstop routes to the United States and Japan are key priorities for the carrier. The directive was delivered during a meeting focused on Air Astana’s strategy and network development.

2026-07-09T01:00:09.593917-07:00

Tokayev urges Air Astana to prioritize nonstop US and Japan services

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