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AirAsia X raises fares, adds fuel surcharge and trims network as Middle East conflict drives jet‑fuel spike

AirAsia X has raised fares and introduced a fuel surcharge while trimming its network after founder Tony Fernandes said the carrier will take three near‑term steps — cut costs, raise prices and reduce capacity — to offset soaring jet‑fuel costs driven by the Middle East conflict.

2026-04-06T00:05:59.970082-07:00

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South Korean carriers declare emergency management amid regional jet-fuel shock

2026-04-05T21:19:08.086453-07:00

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AirBorneo to wet-lease Boeing 737s from Ascend Airways Malaysia to boost regional capacity

2026-04-05T22:56:24.628117-07:00

Airline Weekly

Mainland China's 'Big Three' airlines underperform for six years amid East Asia premium surge

2026-04-05T22:06:06.351098-07:00

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AirAsia X raises fares, adds fuel surcharge and trims network as Middle East conflict drives jet‑fuel spike AirAsia X has raised fares and introduced a fuel surcharge while trimming its network after founder Tony Fernandes said the carrier will take three near‑term steps — cut costs, raise prices and reduce capacity — to offset soaring jet‑fuel costs driven by the Middle East conflict.

2026-04-06T00:05:59.970082-07:00

AirAsia X raises fares, adds fuel surcharge and trims network as Middle East conflict drives jet‑fuel spike

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Seoul says North Korea testing carbon‑fibre ICBM tech with solid‑fuel engine to carry multiple warheads South Korean lawmakers say Pyongyang tested a solid‑fuel rocket engine intended for an ICBM incorporating carbon‑fibre structures to extend range and permit delivery of heavier — potentially multiple — warheads. The test signals technical refinement in North Korea’s strategic missile and payload capabilities.

2026-04-05T23:10:54.018108-07:00

Seoul says North Korea testing carbon‑fibre ICBM tech with solid‑fuel engine to carry multiple warheads

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AirBorneo to wet-lease Boeing 737s from Ascend Airways Malaysia to boost regional capacity AirBorneo will wet-lease Boeing 737s from Ascend Airways Malaysia to rapidly expand regional narrowbody capacity, adding short- and medium‑haul lift across its domestic and regional network. The deal provides immediate aircraft and operational support while the carrier executes its broader fleet strategy.

2026-04-05T22:56:24.628117-07:00

AirBorneo to wet-lease Boeing 737s from Ascend Airways Malaysia to boost regional capacity

Airline Weekly

Mainland China's 'Big Three' airlines underperform for six years amid East Asia premium surge Despite red-hot premium demand across East Asia, Mainland China's three largest carriers — Air China, China Eastern and China Southern — have failed to return to sustained profitability for six straight years, with only China Southern reporting a net profit in 2025, highlighting an uneven post-pandemic recovery.

2026-04-05T22:06:06.351098-07:00

Mainland China's 'Big Three' airlines underperform for six years amid East Asia premium surge

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RMAF conducts 3‑hour maiden test flight of TAI Anka‑S MALE UAV from Labuan On 3 April the Royal Malaysian Air Force flew its first Turkish Aerospace Industries Anka‑S medium‑altitude, long‑endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle: a three‑hour test sortie from Labuan air base. The flight precedes delivery and is intended to bolster Malaysia’s intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability.

2026-04-05T22:01:11.491000-07:00

RMAF conducts 3‑hour maiden test flight of TAI Anka‑S MALE UAV from Labuan

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South Korean carriers declare emergency management amid regional jet-fuel shock South Korean carriers have activated emergency management amid a regional jet-fuel shock that has constrained kerosene supplies and driven prices higher. Airlines including Jin Air are assessing capacity cuts, contingency fuel sourcing and operational contingency plans as the wider Asia fuel crisis forces rapid adjustments.

2026-04-05T21:19:08.086453-07:00

South Korean carriers declare emergency management amid regional jet-fuel shock

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Hainan Airlines — Route network and fleet update (Operator News) Operator News daily update on Hainan Airlines’ route network and fleet activity, summarizing schedule changes, strategic fleet decisions, aircraft orders and deliveries, and partnership, M&A or startup developments affecting the carrier’s capacity and market positioning. It aggregates operator-level moves to monitor capacity shifts across China and APAC.

2026-04-05T21:03:25.872425-07:00

Hainan Airlines — Route network and fleet update (Operator News)

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IndiGo — Route network and fleet update: routes, orders and strategic developments A daily Operator News update summarising IndiGo’s route network changes, fleet development and aircraft order activity, plus related start-ups, bankruptcies, M&A and partnership moves. It aggregates schedule changes and fleet deployment plans that will reshape capacity, international reach and short- to mid-haul network strategy.

2026-04-05T20:31:03.593225-07:00

IndiGo — Route network and fleet update: routes, orders and strategic developments

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AirAsia X raises fares, adds fuel surcharge and trims network as Middle East conflict drives jet‑fuel spike

South Korean carriers declare emergency management amid regional jet-fuel shock

AirBorneo to wet-lease Boeing 737s from Ascend Airways Malaysia to boost regional capacity

Mainland China's 'Big Three' airlines underperform for six years amid East Asia premium surge

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