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Cebu Pacific signs wet-lease deal for Airbus A320neo with Vietnam Airlines

Cebu Pacific has announced an agreement to provide wet-lease services to Vietnam Airlines, deploying one Airbus A320neo to support the Vietnamese carrier’s domestic operations over the coming months.

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2026-07-16T01:29:03.960304-07:00

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Air France and Cathay Cargo move cargo operations to Navi Mumbai

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2026-07-16T00:59:40.383717-07:00

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Vietnam Airlines shares resume full-day trading

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2026-07-15T20:45:09.299110-07:00

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AI-driven semiconductor demand lifts Asian carriers’ cargo volumes, helping offset rising jet fuel costs

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2026-07-15T16:44:24.503584-07:00

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Cebu Pacific signs wet-lease deal for Airbus A320neo with Vietnam Airlines Cebu Pacific has announced an agreement to provide wet-lease services to Vietnam Airlines, deploying one Airbus A320neo to support the Vietnamese carrier’s domestic operations over the coming months.

2026-07-16T01:29:03.960304-07:00

Cebu Pacific signs wet-lease deal for Airbus A320neo with Vietnam Airlines

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Air France and Cathay Cargo move cargo operations to Navi Mumbai Air France and Cathay Cargo are shifting cargo operations to Navi Mumbai, reallocating how freight capacity is handled in the region. The change signals a new operating setup for two major carriers’ cargo networks serving South Asia and connecting markets.

2026-07-16T00:59:40.383717-07:00

Air France and Cathay Cargo move cargo operations to Navi Mumbai

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Vietnam Airlines shares resume full-day trading Vietnam Airlines’ shares are set to resume full-day trading, signaling a return to standard market liquidity after the prior interruption. The move is likely to affect investor positioning around the carrier’s near-term performance expectations.

2026-07-15T20:45:09.299110-07:00

Vietnam Airlines shares resume full-day trading

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Sun PhuQuoc Airways targets 4 Airbus A330s by YE26 Vietnam’s Sun PhuQuoc Airways says it plans to acquire four Airbus A330s by the end of 2026. The fleet build signals a near-term scaling of the carrier’s long-haul and high-capacity capability, with implications for capacity planning and aircraft supply into 2025-26.

2026-07-15T19:29:44.292456-07:00

Sun PhuQuoc Airways targets 4 Airbus A330s by YE26

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Hoban increases stake in Korean Air parent to 20.2% Hoban has raised its ownership interest in Korean Air’s parent company to 20.2%, a move that escalates its influence over the carrier’s corporate direction. The update signals continued shareholder repositioning around Korean Air at the holding-company level.

2026-07-15T17:52:03.148777-07:00

Hoban increases stake in Korean Air parent to 20.2%

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AI-driven semiconductor demand lifts Asian carriers’ cargo volumes, helping offset rising jet fuel costs Asian airlines are seeing growing cargo demand tied to the surge in AI servers and computer chips. The resulting freight windfall is providing margin support as carriers work to mitigate the impact of higher jet fuel costs.

2026-07-15T16:44:24.503584-07:00

AI-driven semiconductor demand lifts Asian carriers’ cargo volumes, helping offset rising jet fuel costs

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China Southern Airlines seeks up to CNY15bn ($2.2bn) via A-share placement, accepted for Shanghai bourse review China Southern Airlines has filed an application to raise up to CNY15 billion (about $2.2 billion) through an A-share placement. The Shanghai Stock Exchange has accepted the filing for review, putting the airline’s equity fundraise on the formal approvals track.

2026-07-15T15:13:59.770475-07:00

China Southern Airlines seeks up to CNY15bn ($2.2bn) via A-share placement, accepted for Shanghai bourse review

Urban Air Mobility News

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Skyports Infrastructure, UI Helicopter and BETA Technologies form partnership to scale electric air-taxi operations in South Kor Skyports Infrastructure, UI Helicopter Co. and BETA Technologies have agreed to a strategic partnership to establish electric air-taxi services in South Korea. The collaboration is positioned to support the South Korean government’s target of launching commercial advanced air mobility services by 2029.

2026-07-15T03:45:26.953110-07:00

Skyports Infrastructure, UI Helicopter and BETA Technologies form partnership to scale electric air-taxi operations in South Kor

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