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Australia protests 'unsafe' PLA Navy helicopter intercept of RAN MH-60R in Yellow Sea

Australia lodged a protest after a PLA Navy helicopter made an 'unsafe and unprofessional' close-range intercept of an RAN MH-60R in the Yellow Sea, forcing the aircraft to take evasive action. The encounter occurred on March 4 during a UN sanctions-monitoring sortie tracking suspected North Korean smuggling.

2026-03-09T00:18:22.661765-07:00

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Air Astana hit by fresh Boeing 787 delivery delays

2026-03-08T20:01:09.006416-07:00

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Air China’s $2.9bn A‑share offering clears exchange, targets mid‑Q1 2026

2026-03-08T17:58:22.062386-07:00

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Kyrgyz carrier KAP.KG hit with $1.2M employee lawsuit as staff call for nationalisation

2026-03-08T21:18:56.449972-07:00

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Australia protests 'unsafe' PLA Navy helicopter intercept of RAN MH-60R in Yellow Sea Australia lodged a protest after a PLA Navy helicopter made an 'unsafe and unprofessional' close-range intercept of an RAN MH-60R in the Yellow Sea, forcing the aircraft to take evasive action. The encounter occurred on March 4 during a UN sanctions-monitoring sortie tracking suspected North Korean smuggling.

2026-03-09T00:18:22.661765-07:00

Australia protests 'unsafe' PLA Navy helicopter intercept of RAN MH-60R in Yellow Sea

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Kyrgyz carrier KAP.KG hit with $1.2M employee lawsuit as staff call for nationalisation Employees of Kyrgyz carrier KAP.KG have filed a US$1.2 million lawsuit against the airline and are pressing for its nationalisation, according to reporting. The legal action and demands for state takeover underscore acute labour and governance tensions at the small regional operator.

2026-03-08T21:18:56.449972-07:00

Kyrgyz carrier KAP.KG hit with $1.2M employee lawsuit as staff call for nationalisation

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Air Astana hit by fresh Boeing 787 delivery delays Air Astana has been hit by fresh delays to scheduled Boeing 787 deliveries, a setback for the Kazakh carrier's planned long‑haul fleet expansion. The timing of the revised handovers was not detailed in the initial notice, renewing uncertainty over when its Dreamliners will enter service.

2026-03-08T20:01:09.006416-07:00

Air Astana hit by fresh Boeing 787 delivery delays

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Air China’s $2.9bn A‑share offering clears exchange, targets mid‑Q1 2026 Air China's proposed A‑share offering of $2.9bn has cleared the stock exchange's review and is targeting pricing and issuance in mid‑Q1 2026. The clearance advances the carrier's planned domestic equity placement, moving it closer to execution. Further deal details, including pricing and final calendar, remain to be announced.

2026-03-08T17:58:22.062386-07:00

Air China’s $2.9bn A‑share offering clears exchange, targets mid‑Q1 2026

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Fatal Kadena Air Base Incident Underscores Helicopter Rotor‑Wash Hazards A fatal incident at Kadena Air Base last year highlights the severe risks posed by helicopter rotor wash — an underappreciated hazard now receiving heightened attention. The case underlines threats to ground personnel and nearby operations, prompting a closer look at procedures and safety guidance.

2026-03-08T17:08:12.278237-07:00

Fatal Kadena Air Base Incident Underscores Helicopter Rotor‑Wash Hazards

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IndiGo route network update: schedule, fleet and partnership developments This Operator News route-network update aggregates IndiGo's latest schedule changes, market entries and suspensions, strategic fleet developments and aircraft order activity, plus partnerships, start‑ups and M&A. It highlights immediate impacts on capacity, international connectivity and aircraft allocation decisions for seasonal and long‑haul planning.

2026-03-08T15:29:10.301415-07:00

IndiGo route network update: schedule, fleet and partnership developments

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India weighs Embraer E175 and Yakovlev SJ-100 for regional production plans India is evaluating the Embraer E175 and the Yakovlev SJ-100 as candidates for regional-jet production as part of a push to expand domestic aerospace manufacturing. Government and industry stakeholders are assessing feasibility, certification pathways and industrial partnerships for localising assembly or production.

2026-03-08T12:21:07.069162-07:00

India weighs Embraer E175 and Yakovlev SJ-100 for regional production plans

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Air Niugini appoints new CEO to lead Papua New Guinea's flag carrier Air Niugini has appointed a new chief executive to lead Papua New Guinea's flag carrier, the airline announced via ch-aviation. The leadership change initiates a new executive phase for the state-owned carrier, establishing fresh oversight across commercial, operational and governance responsibilities in the months ahead.

2026-03-08T06:53:54.873253-07:00

Air Niugini appoints new CEO to lead Papua New Guinea's flag carrier

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Australia protests 'unsafe' PLA Navy helicopter intercept of RAN MH-60R in Yellow Sea

Air Astana hit by fresh Boeing 787 delivery delays

Air China’s $2.9bn A‑share offering clears exchange, targets mid‑Q1 2026

Kyrgyz carrier KAP.KG hit with $1.2M employee lawsuit as staff call for nationalisation

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