Air Canada Broadens Europe, China Networks

Air Canada will add six international routes and restore a fifth daily Toronto-London Heathrow frequency in summer 2027, using incoming Airbus A321XLRs and additional widebody capacity to expand across Europe and Asia. The schedule introduces five destinations to Air Canada’s network: Guangzhou, China; Oslo, Norway; Shannon, Ireland; Basel, Switzerland; and Dubrovnik, Croatia. Nice, France, will […]

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ANA, Riyadh Air Agree To Cooperate On Network Development

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabian startup Riyadh Air to cooperate on network development, including potential codesharing. Riyadh Air launched operations in June and has ambitious plans to build an international network from the Saudi capital. “The two carriers aim to build convenient connectivity between Riyadh and Tokyo

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China Expands 240-Hour Transit Visa-Free Policy to 57 Countries, Adding Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam

China’s National Immigration Administration announced on August 20 that, effective August 20, 2026, citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam will be eligible for China’s 240-hour transit visa-free policy and Hainan’s 30-day visa-free entry policy. With the addition of the two countries, the number of countries covered by the 240-hour transit visa-free policy has increased to 57,

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China’s C919 Makes Its International Commercial Debut

Starting August 12, Air China’s CA723/CA724 Beijing Capital–Ulaanbaatar service will be operated by the domestically produced C919 aircraft. This marks the C919’s first international commercial flight, signifying the aircraft’s official entry into international route operations. Flight CA723 will depart Beijing Capital International Airport at 15:00 daily and arrive in Ulaanbaatar at 17:15. The return flight,

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Emirates, South African Airways Expand Deal, Offer Nine New Routes

【Aviation Insights】 Emirates and South African Airways (SAA) have extended their codeshare agreement allowing travelers access to nine additional destinations across South Africa and neighboring countries. Since launching the agreement, the airlines have operated on a one-way basis, with SAA placing its code on Emirates-operated flights between Dubai and Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. The

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Saudia Enhances North America Connectivity with Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic

[Aviation Insights]   Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has expanded its codeshare cooperation with Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic, further expanding its connectivity to North America through key European hubs. The enhanced agreement will enable Saudia guests to access nearly 30 destinations across the United States and Canada via Paris Charles

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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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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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