Royal Brunei Airlines launches non-stop Heathrow service

[Aviation News] Royal Brunei Airlines (BI, Bandar Seri Begawan) has launched non-stop B787-8 services between Bandar Seri Begawan and London Heathrow as of March 10, 2026. The route, operated 3x weekly, temporarily replaces the carrier’s fifth-freedom Bandar Seri Begawan-Dubai International-London Heathrow service, which became unviable due to the ongoing security situation in the Middle East. According to ch-aviation schedules data, the non-stop flights […]

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Cathay Pacific Unveils “Spirit of Hong Kong” 80th Anniversary Livery Aircraft

[Industry insight]    Cathay Pacific Airways, together with the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, recently unveiled a new art-themed aircraft livery—the “Spirit of Hong Kong” 80th Anniversary Edition—at an event in Hong Kong. The aircraft entered commercial service on March 9, 2026, operating its inaugural flight on the Hong Kong–Hanoi route. The commemorative livery is applied to

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China Southern Airlines Unveils International Route Plan for the 2026 Summer–Autumn Season

[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

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China Eastern Airlines Airbus A320 on the runway at a modern international airport terminal.

China Eastern Airlines Expands International Routes in 2026 with New Flights and Increased Frequencies

[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,

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AirAsia Malaysia to Resume Kuala Lumpur–Wuhan Route from May 22 with Four Weekly Flights

[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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Direct Service to Northern Europe! China Eastern Airlines to Resume Shanghai Pudong–Stockholm Route on June 22

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

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Close-up of Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner airplane during landing approach.

Vietnam Airlines Maintains Safe Operations on Routes Between Vietnam and Europe

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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IndiGo Announces Daily, Direct Flights Between Kolkata and Shanghai

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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FlyArystan to Increase Almaty-Yining(Kulja) Flights to Four Weekly in 2026

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 Unveils Major Fleet Expansion with Up to US$ 8.1 Billion Order for 50 Boeing 737-8 Aircraft

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

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