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UPS seeks additional “fifth freedom” Hong Kong operating rights

UPS is seeking expanded fifth-freedom operating rights for Hong Kong, aiming to increase its ability to carry traffic on routes that extend beyond its home-and-destination markets. The application underscores how cargo carriers continue to pursue network flexibility through bilateral traffic-rights access in Asia.

2026-05-18T15:23:48.374125-07:00

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Textron delivers first Cessna SkyCourier to Air Marshall Islands as it expands inter-island turboprop service

2026-05-17T20:12:44.835805-07:00

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Qantas adds trans-Tasman capacity as Air New Zealand cuts flying

2026-05-17T19:26:03.470617-07:00

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Starlux Airlines sells and leasebacks three A330-900Ns for up to $345M

2026-05-17T17:23:54.199900-07:00

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UPS seeks additional “fifth freedom” Hong Kong operating rights UPS is seeking expanded fifth-freedom operating rights for Hong Kong, aiming to increase its ability to carry traffic on routes that extend beyond its home-and-destination markets. The application underscores how cargo carriers continue to pursue network flexibility through bilateral traffic-rights access in Asia.

2026-05-18T15:23:48.374125-07:00

UPS seeks additional “fifth freedom” Hong Kong operating rights

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Hunnu Air expands with Embraer E2 jets and orders Mongolia’s first King Air 360 turboprop Mongolia’s Hunnu Air is continuing a rare “mix-and-match” fleet build: it has added Embraer E2 regional jets, while ordering the country’s first Beechcraft King Air 360 turboprop. The carrier’s broader aircraft diversification strategy signals intent to broaden mission profiles alongside its planned long-haul push.

2026-05-18T14:39:15.716035-07:00

Hunnu Air expands with Embraer E2 jets and orders Mongolia’s first King Air 360 turboprop

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Uzbek CAA denies Air Fergana has been certified Uzbekistan’s civil aviation authority (CAA) has denied that Air Fergana has been certified, signaling a dispute or correction to public claims about the carrier’s regulatory status. The development points to ongoing scrutiny of certification/authorization in Uzbekistan’s aviation market.

2026-05-17T22:12:17.865326-07:00

Uzbek CAA denies Air Fergana has been certified

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Textron delivers first Cessna SkyCourier to Air Marshall Islands as it expands inter-island turboprop service Textron Aviation has delivered the first of two Cessna SkyCourier twin-engine turboprops to Air Marshall Islands, marking the type’s entry into the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The 19-seat, convertible configuration is intended to support expanded inter-island routes for remote communities.

2026-05-17T20:12:44.835805-07:00

Textron delivers first Cessna SkyCourier to Air Marshall Islands as it expands inter-island turboprop service

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Qantas adds trans-Tasman capacity as Air New Zealand cuts flying Qantas is increasing capacity on trans-Tasman routes while Air New Zealand reduces services, reshaping seat supply on the Australia–New Zealand market. The change highlights how carriers are rebalancing networks amid demand and cost pressures that have already driven Air New Zealand to flag weaker results and trim capacity.

2026-05-17T19:26:03.470617-07:00

Qantas adds trans-Tasman capacity as Air New Zealand cuts flying

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Starlux Airlines sells and leasebacks three A330-900Ns for up to $345M Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines will sell and lease back three Airbus A330-900s to First Commercial Bank Leasing and Taishin Daan Leasing in a transaction valued at up to US$345 million total, or no more than US$115 million per aircraft.

2026-05-17T17:23:54.199900-07:00

Starlux Airlines sells and leasebacks three A330-900Ns for up to $345M

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Boeing confirms China’s initial commitment for 200 aircraft—models and delivery timing unspecified Boeing says China has committed to buying 200 aircraft following Donald Trump’s Beijing visit, a key step toward reopening a market Boeing has been absent from for nearly a decade. Trump’s announcement exceeds earlier expectations, but Boeing provided no aircraft mix or order timing detail.

2026-05-15T17:22:09.054506-07:00

Boeing confirms China’s initial commitment for 200 aircraft—models and delivery timing unspecified

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Air India turnaround drags: SIA defends long-term investment despite $2.8B annual loss Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong says Air India’s transformation is a “long game” even as Air India posted a $2.8 billion annual loss, with geopolitical airspace disruptions and currency moves cited as major external shocks. SIA again defended its ongoing investment amid mounting losses and operational challenges.

2026-05-15T09:24:05.899861-07:00

Air India turnaround drags: SIA defends long-term investment despite $2.8B annual loss

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UPS seeks additional “fifth freedom” Hong Kong operating rights

Textron delivers first Cessna SkyCourier to Air Marshall Islands as it expands inter-island turboprop service

Qantas adds trans-Tasman capacity as Air New Zealand cuts flying

Starlux Airlines sells and leasebacks three A330-900Ns for up to $345M

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