[Industry insight] At an international route promotion event held in Guangzhou for the 2026 summer–autumn aviation season, China Southern Airlines announced adjustments to its international route network for the upcoming season. According to the plan, the airline will add new destinations in Europe and Central Asia while further increasing capacity on routes to Oceania and […]
[Industry insight] China Eastern Airlines is making significant strides in its international expansion as it rolls out an impressive range of new routes and increased flight frequencies across 2026. With its international capacity already exceeding pre-pandemic levels, the airline is focused on filling gaps in its network, strengthening key trunk routes, and tapping emerging markets,
[Industry insight] After nearly a decade, Boeing may finally have an opportunity to secure a major aircraft order from China. According to reports, China is considering the purchase of 500 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, with the order expected to be announced during the visit of Donald Trump to China. Trump’s visit is scheduled for March
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[Industry insight] Starting May 22, 2026, AirAsia will resume the Kuala Lumpur-Wuhan route with four weekly flights, operated by the Airbus A320neo. Ticket sales are already open. The route will compete directly with services operated by China Eastern Airlines, with the two carriers based at different terminals at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. AirAsia flight AK150/AK151
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Starting June 22, 2026, China Eastern Airlines will officially resume its direct service between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Stockholm Arlanda Airport. This marks the first resumption of the route since its suspension in 2020 due to the pandemic. The relaunch will significantly enhance China Eastern’s route network coverage in Northern Europe and provide a
In response to the evolving situation in the Middle East, Vietnam Airlines has proactively adjusted its flight routes between Vietnam and Europe. By rerouting to avoid affected airspace, the airline continues to uphold its commitment to the highest safety standards for all passengers and crew. Currently, all Vietnam Airlines flights to and from Europe have
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National, 02 March 2026: IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, today announced the launch of daily, direct flights between Kolkata and Shanghai, effective 29 March 2026. The new route will be operated using IndiGo’s A320 aircraft. This announcement follows the recent reinstatement of IndiGo’s services to Guangzhou, highlighting the airline’s focus on improving connectivity and enabling smoother
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Kazakhstan’s low-cost carrier FlyArystan will continue operating flights on the Almaty – Yining (Kulja) – Almaty route in 2026，increasing flight frequency to four times weekly during the new season. The route, which was launched for the first time in May 2025, as a seasonal service, has shown strong passenger demand. Flights will operate four times
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Vietnam Airlines, the National Flag Carrier of Vietnam, signed an agreement to purchase 50 Boeing 737-8 narrow-body aircraft in Washington, D.C. (USA), in the presence of General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam and Vietnamese officials as part of his visit to the United States to attend the
Feb 03,2026 Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, announced to launch direct flights between Shanghai and Almaty starting from March 30, 2026. According to the plan, the new route will be operated by advanced Airbus A321LR aircraft, with three flights per week. Flight KC282 from Shanghai to Almaty will depart from Shanghai Pudong International
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