[Press Release] Air Astana has launched its summer schedule, which runs through until 24th October 2026. During this period, flight frequencies to existing destinations have been increased, seasonal routes resumed and new destinations inaugurated. The new Almaty to Shanghai service was launched on 29th March 2026, which initially operates three times a week on Tuesdays, […]
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[Press Release] At approximately 03:53 on March 30, 2026, the inaugural flight of Air Astana’s Almaty–Shanghai service landed smoothly at Shanghai Pudong International Airport and was welcomed with a ceremonial water salute, marking the official launch of the direct route between the two cities. The new route operates three times weekly. Flights from Almaty to
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[Press Release] IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, today commenced its daily, non-stop service between Kolkata and Shanghai on 29 March, 2026, marking another significant milestone in strengthening air connectivity between India and People’s Republic of China. This launch builds on IndiGo’s recent expansion in China, including the successful reinstatement of flights from Kolkata to Guangzhou and
[Press Release] Vietnam Airlines has been ranked 16th among the world’s top 25 full-service airlines in 2026 by AirlineRatings.com. The airline also earned first place in both “World’s Best Value Business Class Product” and “World’s Best Value Premium Economy Product” categories. AirlineRatings’ annual evaluation assesses carriers based on product quality, passenger experience, comfort, service options,
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[Press Release] Peter Foster, who has served as Chief Executive Officer since 2005, guiding the airline through multiple phases of growth and positioning it as a leading carrier in Kazakhstan, will retire from his position as CEO at the end of March 2026. Peter Foster will remain connected to the Group in the role of Senior
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[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
[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
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
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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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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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
