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Qantas puts A321 freighter into Western Sydney International Airport cargo trials ahead of July 26 freight precinct opening

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) in Australia has handled its first cargo flight as a Qantas Airbus A321 freighter completed a readiness landing ahead of regular freight operations later this month. The airport is running trials with additional test flights over the next two weeks before its dedicated freight precinct opens July 26.

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2026-07-13T03:15:12.760866-07:00

Universe Today

Japan and China advance reusable-launch milestones with first flights of reusable rocket systems

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2026-07-12T14:13:40.210296-07:00

Aviation Source

Malaysia Airlines adds new nonstops to Shenzhen and Changsha, deepening its China network

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2026-07-11T23:13:59.965747-07:00

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

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

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Qantas puts A321 freighter into Western Sydney International Airport cargo trials ahead of July 26 freight precinct opening Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) in Australia has handled its first cargo flight as a Qantas Airbus A321 freighter completed a readiness landing ahead of regular freight operations later this month. The airport is running trials with additional test flights over the next two weeks before its dedicated freight precinct opens July 26.

2026-07-13T03:15:12.760866-07:00

Qantas puts A321 freighter into Western Sydney International Airport cargo trials ahead of July 26 freight precinct opening

Universe Today

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Japan and China advance reusable-launch milestones with first flights of reusable rocket systems Japan’s space agency completed an early step toward reusable rocket technology by successfully lifting off and landing a reusable rocket. Separately, China’s Long March-10B carried out its maiden test flight, including retrieval of its first-stage booster, adding to Beijing’s reusable-launch data-gathering efforts.

2026-07-12T14:13:40.210296-07:00

Japan and China advance reusable-launch milestones with first flights of reusable rocket systems

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Malaysia Airlines adds new nonstops to Shenzhen and Changsha, deepening its China network Malaysia Airlines is expanding its presence in China with new direct services from Kuala Lumpur to Shenzhen and Changsha. The route additions reinforce the airline’s point-to-point strategy in key Chinese markets, aiming to grow connectivity between Malaysia and secondary cities.

2026-07-11T23:13:59.965747-07:00

Malaysia Airlines adds new nonstops to Shenzhen and Changsha, deepening its China network

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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

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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

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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

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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

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