[Press Release] At approximately 03:53 on March 30, 2026, the inaugural flight of Air Astana’s Almaty–Shanghai service landed smoothly at Shanghai Pudong International Airport and was welcomed with a ceremonial water salute, marking the official launch of the direct route between the two cities. The new route operates three times weekly. Flights from Almaty to […]
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[Press Release] IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, today commenced its daily, non-stop service between Kolkata and Shanghai on 29 March, 2026, marking another significant milestone in strengthening air connectivity between India and People’s Republic of China. This launch builds on IndiGo’s recent expansion in China, including the successful reinstatement of flights from Kolkata to Guangzhou and
[Aviation News] Starting from March 29, China’s civil aviation sector has officially entered the 2026 summer–autumn schedule. While overall operational scale remains stable, the domestic network continues to be optimized and the international market is showing clear signs of accelerated recovery, with flight volumes increasing by approximately 1.8% year-on-year. The industry’s focus is increasingly shifting toward
[Aviation News] From March 29 to October 24, 2026, Shanghai’s airports will operate the 2026 summer–autumn flight schedule. Under the new season, Shanghai Airports will further strengthen their role as a comprehensive international aviation hub, actively supporting airlines in launching new routes and increasing frequencies. A total of 2,516 flights are scheduled daily on average, representing
[Aviation News] Ongoing tensions in the Middle East are reshaping the global aviation capacity landscape. Lufthansa has indicated that as several Middle Eastern carriers scale back or suspend operations, market demand is rapidly shifting toward European and other fully operational airlines. The carrier reported a significant increase in bookings for March departures, with overall growth of
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[Aviation News] Starting from March 29, 2026, China’s civil aviation sector enters the summer–autumn season, with multiple airlines increasing capacity deployment and optimizing route networks, reflecting a parallel trend of accelerated international recovery and strengthened domestic hub operations. China Southern Airlines plans to operate nearly 700,000 flights during the new season, covering more than 230 destinations
[Aviation News] Finnair announced that it will order up to 46 E195-E2 narrowbody aircraft from Embraer, including 18 firm orders, 16 options, and 12 purchase rights. The aircraft will be used to replace aging fleet and support upgrades to its European network. This marks one of Finnair’s largest investments in over two decades, with deliveries scheduled
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[Press Release] Vietnam Airlines has been ranked 16th among the world’s top 25 full-service airlines in 2026 by AirlineRatings.com. The airline also earned first place in both “World’s Best Value Business Class Product” and “World’s Best Value Premium Economy Product” categories. AirlineRatings’ annual evaluation assesses carriers based on product quality, passenger experience, comfort, service options,
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[Aviation News] Singapore Airlines announced that it will launch a non-stop service between Hangzhou and Singapore starting June 1, 2026, with daily operations using an Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The Airbus A350-900 features a two-class layout and is equipped with 303 seats, including 40 in Business Class and 263 in Economy Class. According to the schedule, outbound
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[Aviation News] As air connectivity between China and India continues to recover, Air China and China Eastern Airlines have announced the resumption of services to India, further strengthening bilateral air links. Industry observers believe this move will help boost business travel, tourism recovery, and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. According to the schedule, Air China
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[Aviation News] Xiamen Airlines announced that for the 2026 Summer–Autumn season, it will further optimize its international route network. The Xiamen–Amsterdam route will see increased frequency to three weekly flights, operating on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Additionally, temporary flights are scheduled for March 26 and 27 to ensure a smooth transition between the old and
[Aviation News] Recently, several domestic and international airlines in China have implemented increases in fuel surcharges on international routes in response to sustained high jet fuel prices and rising operational costs. Beginning March 20, Juneyao Airlines raised fuel surcharges on China–Southeast Asia routes to CNY 400–600 per passenger, with flights to Vietnam set at CNY
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