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Airbus set to announce up to 150 A220 jets for AirAsia in Canada

Airbus is preparing a “historic” A220 announcement at its Mirabel assembly site, with AirAsia expected to place an order for roughly 150 A220 aircraft (firm plus options/maximum). The deal is framed as a major network- and capacity expansion for AirAsia and a significant commercial win for Airbus’s A220 program.

2026-05-05T11:55:35.694417-07:00

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Air Astana faces wider Q1 losses as new CEO eyeing China growth amid Middle East-driven “new normal” demand

2026-05-05T08:16:11.778367-07:00

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Hancom InSpace commissioning Sejong-3 cubesat hyperspectral payload after SpaceX Transporter rideshare

2026-05-05T05:38:41.848988-07:00

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Rotortrade sees strong rotorcraft growth ahead across APAC and MEA

2026-05-05T06:34:45.744256-07:00

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K-Mile Asia doubles down on cargo ACMI as fuel volatility reshapes wet-lease economics K-Mile Asia is expanding its cargo ACMI offering despite heightened fuel volatility, betting that airlines and freight operators will keep using wet-lease capacity to manage near-term network and cost risk. The move underscores how fuel-driven uncertainty is accelerating demand for flexible capacity structures.

2026-05-05T17:10:15.597582-07:00

K-Mile Asia doubles down on cargo ACMI as fuel volatility reshapes wet-lease economics

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Airbus set to announce up to 150 A220 jets for AirAsia in Canada Airbus is preparing a “historic” A220 announcement at its Mirabel assembly site, with AirAsia expected to place an order for roughly 150 A220 aircraft (firm plus options/maximum). The deal is framed as a major network- and capacity expansion for AirAsia and a significant commercial win for Airbus’s A220 program.

2026-05-05T11:55:35.694417-07:00

Airbus set to announce up to 150 A220 jets for AirAsia in Canada

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Air Astana faces wider Q1 losses as new CEO eyeing China growth amid Middle East-driven “new normal” demand Air Astana’s first-quarter results show losses widening as engine capacity constraints weigh on profits, even as evolving demand tied to the Middle East conflict creates growth opportunities. Incoming Air Astana Group CEO Ibrahim Canliel highlighted a plan to expand further, particularly in China, alongside cost and revenue pressures.

2026-05-05T08:16:11.778367-07:00

Air Astana faces wider Q1 losses as new CEO eyeing China growth amid Middle East-driven “new normal” demand

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Rotortrade sees strong rotorcraft growth ahead across APAC and MEA Rotortrade reports strong growth in its helicopter-related activities across APAC and MEA going into 2025 and beyond, signaling expanding demand for rotorcraft ownership and support across both emerging and established markets. The update builds on recent Rotortrade-led type introductions and a market view of tightening supply versus demand.

2026-05-05T06:34:45.744256-07:00

Rotortrade sees strong rotorcraft growth ahead across APAC and MEA

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Hancom InSpace commissioning Sejong-3 cubesat hyperspectral payload after SpaceX Transporter rideshare South Korea’s Hancom InSpace is expanding its Earth-observation constellation with Sejong-3, a cubesat carrying a hyperspectral sensor. The spacecraft launched in March on a SpaceX Transporter rideshare and is now in commissioning, marking another step toward broader spectral imagery capability.

2026-05-05T05:38:41.848988-07:00

Hancom InSpace commissioning Sejong-3 cubesat hyperspectral payload after SpaceX Transporter rideshare

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Air China Cargo firms four more Airbus A350Fs, lifting freighter commitment to 10 Air China Cargo will convert previously secured options into four additional firm Airbus A350F freighter orders, following an earlier agreement for six firm aircraft. The updated commitment brings the carrier’s total A350F order to 10 as Airbus continues testing progress for the type.

2026-05-04T21:55:41.184760-07:00

Air China Cargo firms four more Airbus A350Fs, lifting freighter commitment to 10

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StarFlyer targets East Asia expansion under 2026–2028 strategy shift StarFlyer says it will move from a domestic-focused recovery phase to growth by executing a 2026–2028 medium-term strategy aimed at expanding its international network across East Asia, with targets framed to the YE28 horizon.

2026-05-04T16:10:37.745593-07:00

StarFlyer targets East Asia expansion under 2026–2028 strategy shift

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Air India launches five-times-weekly nonstop service between India and Hanoi Air India has inaugurated a new five-times-weekly nonstop route to Hanoi, touching down in Vietnam’s capital for the first time. The launch expands the carrier’s direct India–Vietnam connectivity, adding a fresh long-haul option for passengers and network partners.

2026-05-04T11:11:22.030776-07:00

Air India launches five-times-weekly nonstop service between India and Hanoi

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Airbus set to announce up to 150 A220 jets for AirAsia in Canada

Air Astana faces wider Q1 losses as new CEO eyeing China growth amid Middle East-driven “new normal” demand

Hancom InSpace commissioning Sejong-3 cubesat hyperspectral payload after SpaceX Transporter rideshare

Rotortrade sees strong rotorcraft growth ahead across APAC and MEA

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