[Press Release] According to the latest information from Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, updated flight schedules have been released for two direct regular routes operated by the carrier: from Malé (MLE) to Beijing Capital (PEK) and to Chengdu Tianfu (TFU). Each route offers one round-trip flight per week. Details are as follows: Both […]
[Aviation News] Etihad Airways has announced plans to expand its China network with the addition of five new destinations—Shanghai Pudong, Guangzhou, Chengdu Tianfu, Hangzhou, and Shenzhen—alongside an increase of 28 weekly frequencies across its existing Beijing Daxing service.According to the announcement, the Shanghai Pudong route is expected to be launched first on 1 October 2026, while
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On April 9, 2026, Air Astana, the national flag carrier of Kazakhstan, hosted a grand inauguration event for its new Shanghai route at the Peace Hotel in Shanghai. MaxMedia, the airline’s official PR agency in China, was responsible for the full planning and execution of the event. Shanghai marks Air Astana’s latest destination in China,
[Aviation News] ITA Airways officially joined the Star Alliance on April 1, 2026, becoming its 26th member airline. Following its entry into the alliance, ITA Airways will leverage its two main hubs—Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Milan Linate Airport (LIN)—to integrate into the Star Alliance’s global network, which spans over 1,150 destinations across more than
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[Press Release] Air Astana has launched its summer schedule, which runs through until 24th October 2026. During this period, flight frequencies to existing destinations have been increased, seasonal routes resumed and new destinations inaugurated. The new Almaty to Shanghai service was launched on 29th March 2026, which initially operates three times a week on Tuesdays,
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[Aviation News] On March 30, 2026, air connectivity between China and Central Asia was further enhanced as Shanghai and Shenzhen simultaneously launched direct passenger routes to Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. This development marks a continued expansion of direct links between eastern China and the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area and key Central Asian cities, providing
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[Aviation News] IndiGo has announced that Willie Walsh, the current Director General of the International Air Transport Association, will step down from his role at IATA on July 31, 2026, and is expected to assume the position of Chief Executive Officer of IndiGo in early August, subject to regulatory approval. It is understood that Walsh will
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[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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