Xiamen Airlines to Launch New and Expand Existing Manila Services

[Aviation News]   Xiamen Airlines will launch new nonstop services from Hangzhou and Chongqing to Manila starting May 20, 2026, while also increasing frequencies on its existing Xiamen–Manila and Quanzhou–Manila routes. Following the adjustment, Xiamen Airlines’ round-trip services between the Philippines and China will increase to 44 flights per week, further enhancing connectivity between the two markets. […]

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Hawaiian Airlines Officially Joins Oneworld as the Third U.S. Member Carrier

[Aviation News]   On April 23, 2026, Oneworld officially welcomed a new member as Hawaiian Airlines joined the alliance, becoming the third U.S. airline to join Oneworld after American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With Hawaiian Airlines joining the alliance, Oneworld further strengthens its network coverage in the Pacific region and adds several leisure destinations, including Hilo, Rarotonga,

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Chongqing International Transfer Fully Integrated as Hainan Airlines Unifies Through-Check Product Across Six Intercontinental Routes

[Aviation News]   Starting 20 April 2026, Hainan Airlines has introduced its “International Through Check” transfer service on the Chongqing–Brussels route. With this addition, all six of the airline’s intercontinental routes operating out of Chongqing—Chongqing–Seattle, Paris, Milan, Rome, Madrid, and Brussels—have now been fully integrated into a single through-check product system, marking the completion of standardized integration

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Hunnu Air Introduces E195-E2 on New Guangzhou Route, Expanding China–Mongolia Network into South China

[Press Release]   Hunnu Air has officially launched a new Ulaanbaatar–Guangzhou service, deploying the Embraer E195-E2 on the route. Following its existing services to Beijing Daxing and Sanya, Guangzhou becomes another key addition to its China network, marking a strategic extension from North China and Hainan into the South China market. Since introducing the E195-E2 in 2025,

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Etihad Airways Plans Expansion into Five New China Destinations

[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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ITA Airways Officially Joins the Star Alliance, Expanding Network to Over 190 Countries

[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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Shanghai and Shenzhen launch direct flights to Tashkent

[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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IndiGo Appoints IATA Director General as New Chief Executive Officer

[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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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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