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SkyDrive and NEXCO West partner on advanced air mobility landing zones at expressway service areas and parking

SkyDrive has signed a partnership agreement with West Nippon Expressway Company (NEXCO West) to investigate the commercial feasibility of eVTOL services based at expressway service areas and parking. The parties will study how roadside takeoff and landing concepts could fit Japan’s regional AAM rollouts.

2026-04-24T04:26:29.208183-07:00

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Shohin Airlines (Tajikistan) to acquire Airbus A320neo-family aircraft

2026-04-24T01:07:17.038276-07:00

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Akij Bashir Aviation, a Bangladeshi start-up, secures an air operator licence to launch with a Boeing 737-800

2026-04-24T00:23:17.298018-07:00

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Hawaiian Airlines joins oneworld as 16th member, expanding the alliance’s Pacific network after Alaska-Air integration

2026-04-22T15:23:44.349021-07:00

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SkyDrive and NEXCO West partner on advanced air mobility landing zones at expressway service areas and parking SkyDrive has signed a partnership agreement with West Nippon Expressway Company (NEXCO West) to investigate the commercial feasibility of eVTOL services based at expressway service areas and parking. The parties will study how roadside takeoff and landing concepts could fit Japan’s regional AAM rollouts.

2026-04-24T04:26:29.208183-07:00

SkyDrive and NEXCO West partner on advanced air mobility landing zones at expressway service areas and parking

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Shohin Airlines (Tajikistan) to acquire Airbus A320neo-family aircraft Tajikistan’s Shohin Airlines plans to acquire Airbus A320neo-family jets, positioning the carrier to renew its narrowbody fleet with a next-generation Airbus model. The move underscores continued A320neo-family uptake among operators beyond the largest global carriers.

2026-04-24T01:07:17.038276-07:00

Shohin Airlines (Tajikistan) to acquire Airbus A320neo-family aircraft

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Akij Bashir Aviation, a Bangladeshi start-up, secures an air operator licence to launch with a Boeing 737-800 Akij Bashir Aviation has obtained an air operator licence ahead of planned operations, positioning the Bangladeshi start-up to launch with a Boeing 737-800. The move signals a new entrant’s entry into the domestic/short-haul market using a single-aisle jet foundation rather than a broader initial fleet mix.

2026-04-24T00:23:17.298018-07:00

Akij Bashir Aviation, a Bangladeshi start-up, secures an air operator licence to launch with a Boeing 737-800

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Shree Airlines secures approval to begin international operations Nepal’s Shree Airlines has obtained approval to conduct international flight operations, a milestone that expands its scope beyond domestic service. The decision sets the stage for route planning, potential fleet and staffing adjustments, and new regulatory/operational compliance requirements tied to cross-border flying.

2026-04-23T21:46:59.540710-07:00

Shree Airlines secures approval to begin international operations

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Philippine Airlines: no A350-1000 or A320neo-family delivery deferrals in 2026 Philippine Airlines says it will not defer five Airbus A350-1000 deliveries in 2026, nor four A320-200/A321-200N deliveries, expecting aircraft to arrive roughly on time. The statement, attributed to president Richard Nuttall, was made during an on-stage interview at Aviation Festival Asia in Singapore in late March 2026.

2026-04-23T16:49:40.952540-07:00

Philippine Airlines: no A350-1000 or A320neo-family delivery deferrals in 2026

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Aegean and Air China sign codeshare to expand Europe–Asia network access AEGEAN has announced a new codeshare partnership with Air China, aimed at expanding connectivity for both carriers’ customers across Asia. The agreement is positioned as improving end-to-end network access and travel options for guests flying on either airline.

2026-04-23T15:34:19.635063-07:00

Aegean and Air China sign codeshare to expand Europe–Asia network access

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Hainan Airlines adds funding and provides guarantees to support its subsidiaries Hainan Airlines is boosting its group structure by adding capital and issuing guarantees for its subsidiaries, according to a newly reported company action covered in Commercial Aviation News. The move signals continued internal support for downstream operating entities as they support the carrier’s broader growth plans.

2026-04-23T15:25:03.297155-07:00

Hainan Airlines adds funding and provides guarantees to support its subsidiaries

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Air Central wins US DOT exemption to launch scheduled and charter cargo flights from China to the US and beyond China’s Air Central (China) secured an exemption from the US Department of Transportation authorizing it to operate both scheduled and non-scheduled freight services. The approval covers cargo flying from China into the United States and further onward, expanding direct airfreight connectivity under a specific US regulatory carve-out.

2026-04-23T12:34:54.685235-07:00

Air Central wins US DOT exemption to launch scheduled and charter cargo flights from China to the US and beyond

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SkyDrive and NEXCO West partner on advanced air mobility landing zones at expressway service areas and parking

Shohin Airlines (Tajikistan) to acquire Airbus A320neo-family aircraft

Akij Bashir Aviation, a Bangladeshi start-up, secures an air operator licence to launch with a Boeing 737-800

Hawaiian Airlines joins oneworld as 16th member, expanding the alliance’s Pacific network after Alaska-Air integration

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