China’s 2026 Summer–Autumn Aviation Season Sees Accelerated Recovery of Domestic and International Routes

[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 […]

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Shanghai Airports Launch Summer–Autumn Schedule from March 29 with 2,516 Daily Flights Planned

[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

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Middle East Tensions Reshape Global Capacity as Lufthansa Expands China and Asia Network

[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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China Southern and China Eastern Ramp Up Capacity for Summer–Autumn Season, Expanding Both International and Domestic Networks

[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

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Finnair Orders Embraer E195-E2 Aircraft to Advance European Fleet Renewal

[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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Singapore Airlines will launch a daily flight route from Hangzhou to Singapore

[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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Air China and China Eastern Airlines Resume India Routes

[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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Xiamen Airlines Increases Frequency on Xiamen–Amsterdam Route, Enhancing International Capacity for New Season

[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

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Chinese Airlines Announce Increase in International Fuel Surcharges

[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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Gulf Air Adds Frankfurt and Nairobi to Temporary Network to Maintain Regional International Operations

[Aviation News] Gulf Air has announced the addition of two international destinations—Frankfurt and Nairobi—to its temporary commercial network, with services operating via King Fahad International Airport (DMM). The routes are scheduled to operate between March 23 and 28, 2026. This arrangement has been introduced in response to the temporary closure of the airspace of the

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Air China Launches Its First Long-Haul Routes from Beijing Daxing

[Aviation News]    For many years, Air China has used Beijing Capital International Airport as its primary intercontinental hub. In the 2026 summer–autumn aviation season, the airline plans to launch its first long-haul intercontinental services from Beijing Daxing International Airport, marking the beginning of its international long-haul network deployment at Beijing’s second airport. The move will

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