FlyArystan Launches Direct Flights from Almaty to Chongqing

[Press Release]  FlyArystan announces the launch of a new international route between Almaty and Chongqing. The new service will become the airline’s fifth destination in China, complementing FlyArystan’s existing network to Urumqi, Yining (Ghulja), and Xi’an. The inaugural flight on the new route is scheduled for September 23, 2026. Flights will operate twice a week: […]

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Qantas’ First Airbus A350-1000ULR to Undertake 22-Hour Test Flight for Project Sunrise

[Aviation Insight]   Qantas’ first Airbus A350-1000ULR is set to undertake a landmark 22-hour nonstop test flight from Toulouse to Melbourne later this month, marking the longest mission in the aircraft’s certification campaign. Covering roughly 17,000 kilometers, the flight will closely mirror the distance of Qantas’ future Sydney–London Project Sunrise route and provide Airbus with valuable real-world

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China–Kazakhstan Weekly Passenger Flights Increase to 152, Astana–Shanghai Direct Route Expected to Launch

[Aviation News]   The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) and the Civil Aviation Committee of Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Transport held a bilateral civil aviation meeting in Beijing. The two sides exchanged views on topics including route expansion, air connectivity development, airspace optimization, and aviation safety, reaching multiple cooperation consensuses. According to the Civil Aviation Committee of

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Saudi Arabia’s Flag Carrier Riyadh Air Approved to Launch China Services

[Aviation Insight]   According to the Civil Aviation Administration of China’s (CAAC) second-quarter announcement on international route operating permits, Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier, has received approval to launch services between Riyadh and Beijing and Riyadh and Shanghai. Under the approval, Riyadh Air has been authorized to operate three weekly round-trip flights between Riyadh and Beijing

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Refined Flavors, Elevated Journeys—Air Astana Hosts Shanghai Inflight Catering Tasting Event

[Press Release] Air Astana together with its catering partner China Aviation Air Catering (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., successfully hosted an exclusive inflight catering tasting event in Shanghai. The event focused on enhancing inflight dining quality and service standards, bringing together airline partners, industry representatives, and invited guests to experience Air Astana’s newly upgraded onboard menu and

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First in China: China Eastern Airlines Introduces Free In-Flight Wi-Fi Across Its Entire Widebody Fleet

Aviation Insight——On July 3, 2026, China Eastern Airlines and its subsidiary Shanghai Airlines reached a new milestone in China’s in-flight connectivity services by officially introducing complimentary in-flight Wi-Fi across their entire widebody fleet, becoming the first airline in China to offer free internet access on all widebody aircraft. Following the upgrade, China Eastern’s complimentary Wi-Fi

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Azerbaijan Airlines Adds First Airbus A321neo to Fleet

Aviation Insight——Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has added its first next-generation Airbus A321neo aircraft to its fleet, marking another important milestone in the airline’s fleet modernization strategy. The new aircraft will expand passenger capacity on high-demand routes, improve operational efficiency, and further enhance service quality. Configured with 191 seats, the Airbus A321neo features Airbus’ Airspace cabin concept,

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China Eastern Airlines Resumes Shanghai Pudong–Stockholm Service After Six Years

[Aviation News]   On June 22, 2026, China Eastern Airlines flight MU289 departed from Shanghai Pudong International Airport bound for Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, marking the resumption of the airline’s direct service between Shanghai Pudong and Stockholm after a six-year suspension. The resumption of the route will facilitate trade, business exchanges, and passenger travel between China

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Vietnam Airlines Launches Nonstop Hanoi–Amsterdam Service

[Press Release] Vietnam Airlines has officially inaugurated its nonstop service between Hanoi and Amsterdam, becoming the first Vietnamese carrier to operate a direct route connecting Vietnam and the Netherlands. The inaugural flight, VN83, departed Noi Bai International Airport at 3:50 AM on June 16, carrying nearly 300 passengers aboard an Airbus A350 wide-body aircraft. After

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Condor May Become First Foreign Airline to Establish an Operating Base in Hainan

[Aviation News]   According to Civil Aviation Resource Net of China (CARNOC), German leisure carrier Condor is expected to become the first foreign airline to establish an operating base in Hainan. The move would also make Condor the first European airline to establish an operating base in China. In a recent social media post, Xia Chun, Condor’s

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Shenzhen Airlines’ First A350 Unveiled with Striking New Dual-Sided Livery

[Aviation News]   Shenzhen Airlines’ first Airbus A350 widebody aircraft is set to enter commercial service on July 1. On its inaugural day of operations, the aircraft will operate four flights on two high-frequency domestic routes: Shenzhen–Beijing Capital and Shenzhen–Shanghai Hongqiao. The newly unveiled aircraft features a distinctive special livery design. The left side of the fuselage

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Sino-Nepal Joint Venture Carrier Resumes Kathmandu–Shenzhen Service

[Aviation News]   At 04:30 on June 4, 2026, Himalaya Airlines flight H9985 landed smoothly at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, marking the official resumption of the Kathmandu–Shenzhen nonstop route. The service returns after nearly six years of suspension, re-establishing an important air link between Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, and China’s Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. According

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