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Embraer could start E175 final assembly in India by 2028 if 200‑aircraft order target met

Embraer could begin final assembly of E175 regional jets in India as early as 2028 if it secures orders for at least 200 aircraft, CEO Francisco Gomes said. The condition makes local production contingent on a sizable firm order pool before committing plant investment.

2026-03-11T07:39:47.917119-07:00

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Airlines split on fuel surcharges as Iran tensions lift jet fuel — Air India adds fees while Brussels holds off

2026-03-11T06:18:17.868343-07:00

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Air India Express 737 MAX (IX938) hard-lands at Phuket; nose gear collapses, runway closed

2026-03-11T02:43:18.609279-07:00

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Cathay 2025 results: profit up 9.5%, cargo steady, and backing HK Express despite near HK$1bn loss

2026-03-10T21:34:00.142676-07:00

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US Navy P-8A Poseidon transits Taiwan Strait ahead of Trump’s China visit A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon transited the Taiwan Strait in international airspace on Wednesday, the U.S. 7th Fleet said, calling the move a demonstration of Washington's commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The transit occurred days before President Trump's planned visit to China.

2026-03-11T08:19:12.704476-07:00

US Navy P-8A Poseidon transits Taiwan Strait ahead of Trump’s China visit

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Embraer could start E175 final assembly in India by 2028 if 200‑aircraft order target met Embraer could begin final assembly of E175 regional jets in India as early as 2028 if it secures orders for at least 200 aircraft, CEO Francisco Gomes said. The condition makes local production contingent on a sizable firm order pool before committing plant investment.

2026-03-11T07:39:47.917119-07:00

Embraer could start E175 final assembly in India by 2028 if 200‑aircraft order target met

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Airlines split on fuel surcharges as Iran tensions lift jet fuel — Air India adds fees while Brussels holds off Airlines are diverging on passenger levies as Iran-related tensions push jet fuel prices higher: Air India will introduce a fuel surcharge on all domestic and international tickets from March 12 (Rs 399 domestic), with further regional increases from March 18, while Brussels Airlines says it will hold off for now.

2026-03-11T06:18:17.868343-07:00

Airlines split on fuel surcharges as Iran tensions lift jet fuel — Air India adds fees while Brussels holds off

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Air India Express 737 MAX (IX938) hard-lands at Phuket; nose gear collapses, runway closed An Air India Express Boeing 737 MAX 8 operating flight IX938 from Hyderabad suffered a hard landing at Phuket on March 11, damaging and detaching the nose gear. Phuket International Airport suspended flight operations and closed the runway, which it said would remain shut until at least 18:00 local (11:00 UTC).

2026-03-11T02:43:18.609279-07:00

Air India Express 737 MAX (IX938) hard-lands at Phuket; nose gear collapses, runway closed

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Fly91 aims for 30-aircraft fleet as flight frequencies increase Fly91 plans to grow to a 30-aircraft fleet as it increases flight frequencies, expanding capacity on services across India. The carrier's fleet ambitions add to momentum in the Indian market as airlines scale short‑haul capacity and intensify competition on domestic routes.

2026-03-10T22:39:18.196374-07:00

Fly91 aims for 30-aircraft fleet as flight frequencies increase

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Cathay 2025 results: profit up 9.5%, cargo steady, and backing HK Express despite near HK$1bn loss Cathay Pacific reported a 9.5% uplift in 2025 profit and plans roughly 10% capacity growth, while Cathay Cargo grew revenue 1.2% to HK$24,279m with AFTK up 8.3%. The group reaffirmed support for HK Express despite a near HK$1bn 2025 loss as jet‑fuel costs rise amid the Iran war.

2026-03-10T21:34:00.142676-07:00

Cathay 2025 results: profit up 9.5%, cargo steady, and backing HK Express despite near HK$1bn loss

ch-aviation

Qantas seeks expanded Singapore–Australia cargo traffic rights Qantas has applied to expand cargo traffic rights between Singapore and Australia, seeking permission to carry commercial freight on additional services linking the two markets. The application comes as Qantas increases its operational footprint in Singapore amid wider regional cargo network developments.

2026-03-10T21:13:10.627088-07:00

Qantas seeks expanded Singapore–Australia cargo traffic rights

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Vietnam’s Pacific Airlines flagged over $22 million tax debt Vietnam’s Pacific Airlines has been flagged by aviation-data service ch-aviation for an outstanding tax liability exceeding $22 million. The notice publicly records the debt, creating a formal compliance item for the carrier amid ongoing regional market activity.

2026-03-10T19:40:03.254148-07:00

Vietnam’s Pacific Airlines flagged over $22 million tax debt

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Embraer could start E175 final assembly in India by 2028 if 200‑aircraft order target met

Airlines split on fuel surcharges as Iran tensions lift jet fuel — Air India adds fees while Brussels holds off

Air India Express 737 MAX (IX938) hard-lands at Phuket; nose gear collapses, runway closed

Cathay 2025 results: profit up 9.5%, cargo steady, and backing HK Express despite near HK$1bn loss

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