[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 […]
[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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[Aviation News] According to the flight schedule, flight CA121 will depart from Beijing Capital International Airport at 08:05 Beijing time and arrive at Pyongyang Sunan International Airport at 11:00 local time, with a flight duration of approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes, operated by a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Tickets for the service are now available through
[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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[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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[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
[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,
[Industry insight] After nearly a decade, Boeing may finally have an opportunity to secure a major aircraft order from China. According to reports, China is considering the purchase of 500 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, with the order expected to be announced during the visit of Donald Trump to China. Trump’s visit is scheduled for March
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[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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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
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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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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