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Riyadh Air opens bookings for flights to Kuala Lumpur and Malaga, extending its initial network to eight destinations

Riyadh Air has opened ticket sales for new routes to Kuala Lumpur and Malaga, with flights planned to begin next month. The Saudi startup carrier says the additions bring its initial network to eight destinations as it continues building out its global long-haul presence.

2026-06-30T03:28:49.181536-07:00

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India civil aviation minister backs Nagpur bid to become national MRO hub, positioning airport as an “aerotropolis”

2026-06-30T03:14:02.995165-07:00

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Bangkok Airways to invest THB 2 billion (USD 60 million) in U-Tapao International Airport growth

2026-06-29T23:28:39.844931-07:00

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South Korea’s Parata Air cuts pay amid liquidity strain

2026-06-29T19:13:17.581511-07:00

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Riyadh Air opens bookings for flights to Kuala Lumpur and Malaga, extending its initial network to eight destinations Riyadh Air has opened ticket sales for new routes to Kuala Lumpur and Malaga, with flights planned to begin next month. The Saudi startup carrier says the additions bring its initial network to eight destinations as it continues building out its global long-haul presence.

2026-06-30T03:28:49.181536-07:00

Riyadh Air opens bookings for flights to Kuala Lumpur and Malaga, extending its initial network to eight destinations

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India civil aviation minister backs Nagpur bid to become national MRO hub, positioning airport as an “aerotropolis” India’s civil aviation minister, Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, said Nagpur has the potential to emerge as the country’s MRO hub and could be developed into an “aerotropolis of India.” He cited MRO as a key growth pillar for the airport, signaling a long-term industrial plan for maintenance capacity.

2026-06-30T03:14:02.995165-07:00

India civil aviation minister backs Nagpur bid to become national MRO hub, positioning airport as an “aerotropolis”

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Bangkok Airways to invest THB 2 billion (USD 60 million) in U-Tapao International Airport growth Bangkok Airways will invest THB 2 billion (USD 60 million) to take part in a capital increase at associate U-Tapao International Aviation Co., Ltd. The funding underscores the airline’s direct stake in expanding capacity and capabilities at Thailand’s U-Tapao airport hub.

2026-06-29T23:28:39.844931-07:00

Bangkok Airways to invest THB 2 billion (USD 60 million) in U-Tapao International Airport growth

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South Korea’s Parata Air cuts pay amid liquidity strain South Korea’s Parata Air is cutting pay as the carrier faces liquidity pressure, according to a report on the operator’s financial situation. The move signals cost-reduction actions amid near-term funding constraints and potential operational risk from continued cash strain.

2026-06-29T19:13:17.581511-07:00

South Korea’s Parata Air cuts pay amid liquidity strain

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China–Russia joint air patrol over the East China Sea includes J-16 fighters escorting H-6K and Tu-95 bombers as US/Japanese int A Sino-Russian bomber patrol over the East China Sea involved J-16 fighters escorting H-6K and Tu-95 strategic bombers, with tankers and other support aircraft participating. US and Japanese fighters intercepted the formation, underscoring persistent maritime-air activity and regional response patterns.

2026-06-29T10:25:56.872379-07:00

China–Russia joint air patrol over the East China Sea includes J-16 fighters escorting H-6K and Tu-95 bombers as US/Japanese int

AeroTime

Qantas to expand Melbourne–Tokyo (Narita) capacity for summer peak, adding 45,000+ seats across Japan and New Zealand Qantas will increase Melbourne–Tokyo (Narita) services to 11 flights per week during the December–March peak, running from December 2 through March 27, 2027. The airline is also adding more than 45,000 seats across its Tasman network, lifting capacity to Japan and New Zealand to match growing travel demand.

2026-06-29T06:55:35.219583-07:00

Qantas to expand Melbourne–Tokyo (Narita) capacity for summer peak, adding 45,000+ seats across Japan and New Zealand

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COMAC limits Airbus A220 and A320neo-family “crossover” momentum in China: 1,000 A220 and 500 A220 E2 orders—with zero Chinese a China has not taken either the Airbus A220 or its E2 variant, despite a combined 1,000 A220 and 500 A220 E2 order book. The cluster points to COMAC as the central driver—though with nuance—highlighting how China’s domestic OEM ecosystem shapes airline fleet decisions.

2026-06-29T05:55:31.763688-07:00

COMAC limits Airbus A220 and A320neo-family “crossover” momentum in China: 1,000 A220 and 500 A220 E2 orders—with zero Chinese a

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Vietjet seeks Australian regulatory approval to launch a domestic airline operation, challenging the Qantas–Virgin Australia duo Vietnamese low-cost carrier Vietjet is seeking regulatory approval to establish an Australian airline and operate domestic services. If approved, it would be the first international carrier to enter Australia’s domestic market in more than a decade, directly challenging the Qantas and Virgin Australia incumbents.

2026-06-29T05:41:57.880586-07:00

Vietjet seeks Australian regulatory approval to launch a domestic airline operation, challenging the Qantas–Virgin Australia duo

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Riyadh Air opens bookings for flights to Kuala Lumpur and Malaga, extending its initial network to eight destinations

India civil aviation minister backs Nagpur bid to become national MRO hub, positioning airport as an “aerotropolis”

Bangkok Airways to invest THB 2 billion (USD 60 million) in U-Tapao International Airport growth

South Korea’s Parata Air cuts pay amid liquidity strain

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