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Thailand government takes delivery of two Textron Cessna SkyCourier 408s

Thailand has taken delivery of two SkyCourier 408 twin-turboprop aircraft under the government’s procurement of the type, according to ch-aviation data. The handover extends the SkyCourier’s defense and utility footprint as governments evaluate the aircraft for missions beyond commercial cargo.

2026-05-13T19:42:54.943649-07:00

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Qatar Airways restarts Doha–Abu Dhabi service and adds Helsinki & Tokyo Haneda from mid-July 2026 as regional tensions ease

2026-05-13T07:43:00.068780-07:00

FlightGlobal

Korean Air and Asiana boards approve final merger: Asiana brand ends Dec. 17, 2026

2026-05-13T03:55:06.842642-07:00

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Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi

2026-05-12T00:27:01.810385-07:00

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Thailand government takes delivery of two Textron Cessna SkyCourier 408s Thailand has taken delivery of two SkyCourier 408 twin-turboprop aircraft under the government’s procurement of the type, according to ch-aviation data. The handover extends the SkyCourier’s defense and utility footprint as governments evaluate the aircraft for missions beyond commercial cargo.

2026-05-13T19:42:54.943649-07:00

Thailand government takes delivery of two Textron Cessna SkyCourier 408s

CNBC

Japan’s defense industry may be poised for a global breakout—question is whether it can scale like South Korea A new assessment asks whether Japan can evolve from a capable but domestically oriented defense industrial base into a true international export player, comparable to South Korea. The cluster frames Japan’s global defense ambitions as a potential “breakout” moment for the sector.

2026-05-13T17:55:26.352438-07:00

Japan’s defense industry may be poised for a global breakout—question is whether it can scale like South Korea

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Qatar Airways restarts Doha–Abu Dhabi service and adds Helsinki & Tokyo Haneda from mid-July 2026 as regional tensions ease Qatar Airways is restoring and expanding its Middle East network after a downturn in regional operations tied to the Iran–Israel conflict. The carrier has resumed double-daily passenger flights between Doha and Abu Dhabi and plans summer 2026 returns to Helsinki and Tokyo Haneda from 15 July, boosting connectivity for Europe and Asia.

2026-05-13T07:43:00.068780-07:00

Qatar Airways restarts Doha–Abu Dhabi service and adds Helsinki & Tokyo Haneda from mid-July 2026 as regional tensions ease

FlightGlobal

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Korean Air and Asiana boards approve final merger: Asiana brand ends Dec. 17, 2026 Korean Air and Asiana Airlines have finalized the definitive merger agreement after board approvals, setting Dec. 17, 2026 as the effective date. The Asiana brand will disappear at the Incheon hub as the carriers move to complete the integration process that began more than five years ago.

2026-05-13T03:55:06.842642-07:00

Korean Air and Asiana boards approve final merger: Asiana brand ends Dec. 17, 2026

FlightGlobal

Strong commercial and defense demand lifts Japanese aerospace suppliers in FY2025 Japanese aerospace suppliers posted strong FY2025 (ended 31 March) revenues and profitability, supported by resilient commercial and defense demand. The results reinforce that both end-markets are currently acting as stabilizers for industrial performance across Japan’s aerospace value chain.

2026-05-13T01:57:10.656800-07:00

Strong commercial and defense demand lifts Japanese aerospace suppliers in FY2025

AeroTime

Jin Air delays cabin crew onboarding as fuel-price shock tightens cash and Jeju Air sees weak demand South Korea’s low-cost carriers are adjusting plans as surging fuel costs squeeze budgets and dent travel demand. Jin Air is delaying the start dates of newly hired cabin crew, while Jeju Air check-in counters at Incheon’s Terminal 1 reportedly remain nearly empty, driving expectations of broader restructuring.

2026-05-12T07:53:21.213817-07:00

Jin Air delays cabin crew onboarding as fuel-price shock tightens cash and Jeju Air sees weak demand

aeroroutes.com

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Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi Fiji Airways and Canada’s WestJet have signed a new codeshare agreement set to begin service in May 2026. It will cover international travel between Nadi and Vancouver, alongside domestic connections within Canada, aiming to expand one-stop itineraries across the South Pacific and Canada.

2026-05-12T00:27:01.810385-07:00

Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi

skydrive.co.jp

SkyDrive SD-05 eVTOL deal takes shape with Japan’s Tohoku Air Service (LOI for 1 aircraft, delivery targeted for 2028) SkyDrive has signed a Letter of Intent with Tohoku Air Service (a helicopter operator owned by Tohoku Electric Power Company) for the purchase of one SkyDrive SD-05 eVTOL. The agreement frames delivery in 2028 and supports TAS’s groundwork for future urban air mobility operations in Japan’s Tohoku region.

2026-05-11T20:31:35.080473-07:00

SkyDrive SD-05 eVTOL deal takes shape with Japan’s Tohoku Air Service (LOI for 1 aircraft, delivery targeted for 2028)

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Thailand government takes delivery of two Textron Cessna SkyCourier 408s

Qatar Airways restarts Doha–Abu Dhabi service and adds Helsinki & Tokyo Haneda from mid-July 2026 as regional tensions ease

Korean Air and Asiana boards approve final merger: Asiana brand ends Dec. 17, 2026

Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi

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