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Fiji unveils draft Civil Aviation Bill 2026 to modernise safety oversight

Fiji has introduced a draft Civil Aviation Bill 2026 designed to modernise the nation’s safety oversight framework, responding to findings from a 2019 International Civil Aviation Organization audit. The draft aims to update regulatory powers, clarify oversight responsibilities and align Fiji’s aviation law with international standards.

2026-01-29T15:56:55.860845-08:00

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Qingdao Airlines seeks $225M financing to acquire three Airbus A321neos

2026-01-29T14:34:10.020881-08:00

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Air India orders 30 737 MAXs and converts 15 A321neos to A321XLR at Wings India 2026

2026-01-29T04:12:45.714744-08:00

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China–Japan diplomatic row triggers unprecedented flight cancellations

2026-01-29T08:31:43.294183-08:00

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Fiji unveils draft Civil Aviation Bill 2026 to modernise safety oversight Fiji has introduced a draft Civil Aviation Bill 2026 designed to modernise the nation’s safety oversight framework, responding to findings from a 2019 International Civil Aviation Organization audit. The draft aims to update regulatory powers, clarify oversight responsibilities and align Fiji’s aviation law with international standards.

2026-01-29T15:56:55.860845-08:00

Fiji unveils draft Civil Aviation Bill 2026 to modernise safety oversight

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Qingdao Airlines seeks $225M financing to acquire three Airbus A321neos Qingdao Airlines is seeking $225 million in financing to acquire three Airbus A321neo single‑aisle aircraft. The funding request is intended to underwrite the purchase of the three A321neos and constitutes a targeted capital raise to expand and modernize the carrier’s narrowbody fleet.

2026-01-29T14:34:10.020881-08:00

Qingdao Airlines seeks $225M financing to acquire three Airbus A321neos

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China–Japan diplomatic row triggers unprecedented flight cancellations A diplomatic dispute between China and Japan has prompted airlines to cancel an unprecedented number of scheduled services between the two countries, sharply reducing cross‑border connectivity and leaving carriers scrambling to rebook passengers. The widespread suspensions represent a significant short‑term shock to bilateral air travel.

2026-01-29T08:31:43.294183-08:00

China–Japan diplomatic row triggers unprecedented flight cancellations

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Air India orders 30 737 MAXs and converts 15 A321neos to A321XLR at Wings India 2026 Air India announced at Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad that it has ordered 30 Boeing 737 MAXs and converted 15 of its Airbus A321neo commitments to the A321XLR. The moves are part of the carrier's ongoing fleet modernisation and expansion under Tata Group ownership.

2026-01-29T04:12:45.714744-08:00

Air India orders 30 737 MAXs and converts 15 A321neos to A321XLR at Wings India 2026

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SAS to relaunch Dubai and add direct Phuket and Krabi services from Copenhagen for Winter 2026/27 SAS will launch three new long‑haul routes from Copenhagen in winter 2026/27 — Dubai plus direct services to Phuket and Krabi — marking its first return to the UAE since 2011. The carrier says Thailand capacity will rise roughly 75% as new A350s enable expanded intercontinental flying.

2026-01-29T03:20:41.211443-08:00

SAS to relaunch Dubai and add direct Phuket and Krabi services from Copenhagen for Winter 2026/27

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Asia‑Pacific airlines carry 390.5M international passengers in 2025 (+9.4%); cargo FTKs up 5.6% despite tariff headwinds Asia‑Pacific carriers carried 390.5 million international passengers in 2025, up 9.4% year‑on‑year, while air cargo demand rose 5.6% FTKs as e‑commerce and supply‑chain realignment offset tariff headwinds and geopolitical tensions across the region. Network load factors nonetheless slipped, tempering revenue upside.

2026-01-29T03:14:29.659149-08:00

Asia‑Pacific airlines carry 390.5M international passengers in 2025 (+9.4%); cargo FTKs up 5.6% despite tariff headwinds

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IndiGo doubles down on 'fit‑for‑purpose' strategy as CEO defends December operational failures IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers framed a "fit‑for‑purpose" strategy that tailors products to trip length, while defending the airline after December's operational collapse. He said India’s market has already surged beyond pre‑COVID levels and short‑term disruptions won’t define the carrier’s long‑term trajectory.

2026-01-29T03:12:39.552558-08:00

IndiGo doubles down on 'fit‑for‑purpose' strategy as CEO defends December operational failures

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PLA August 1st team brings seven J-10C fighters to Singapore Airshow for type's debut China's PLA Air Force August 1st aerobatic team has flown seven Chengdu J-10C fighters into Singapore, marking the type's first appearance at the biennial Singapore Airshow. The deployment follows recent reports of the J-10C's combat use alongside Pakistan and rising operational visibility.

2026-01-29T00:31:45.484219-08:00

PLA August 1st team brings seven J-10C fighters to Singapore Airshow for type's debut

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Fiji unveils draft Civil Aviation Bill 2026 to modernise safety oversight

Qingdao Airlines seeks $225M financing to acquire three Airbus A321neos

Air India orders 30 737 MAXs and converts 15 A321neos to A321XLR at Wings India 2026

China–Japan diplomatic row triggers unprecedented flight cancellations

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