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KUL
AFI KLM E&M and Malaysia Airlines Sign Component Support Agreement
AFI KLM E&M and Malaysia Airlines Sign Component Support Agreement Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance has signed a long-term component support agreement with…
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CGK
Garuda Indonesia Commences Engine MRO Work with SR Technics
Garuda Indonesia has begun engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations with SR Technics, a Zurich-based maintenance provider specializing in CFM56 engines.…
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SIN
Safran launches expanded Singapore MRO center following $22 million investment
Safran Landing Systems opened an expanded maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility in Singapore on September 22, 2026, following a $22 million investment. The new 7,500 square…
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AJW Group Expands Partnership with Sun PhuQuoc Airways
AJW Group has signed a new six-year Power-by-the-Hour support agreement with Sun PhuQuoc Airways covering the airline's Airbus A330 fleet. The first two A330 aircraft are…
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CGK
Australia expands air service agreement with Indonesia
Australia and Indonesia have signed an updated bilateral air service agreement that increases weekly seat capacity by 5,000 seats per country and opens access to new Indonesian…
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Southeast Asia's largest airport to host more international airlines as tourism grows
TITLE: Southeast Asia's largest airport to host more international airlines as tourism grows Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City is preparing to accommodate…
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Asia Pacific Air Cargo Spot Rates and Tonnages Strengthen Further
Asia Pacific air cargo spot rates and chargeable weight both strengthened in week 37 (September 7-13), with chargeable weight up 4% week on week and average spot rates reaching…
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AirAsia Postpones Long-Haul Expansion Plans
AirAsia announced a postponement of its long-haul expansion plans, citing rising fuel costs as the primary factor behind the decision. The airline's leadership signaled that the…
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SIN
Singapore Airlines wins again
Singapore Airlines secured the World's Best Airline award for the sixth time at a ceremony held at the Langham Hotel in London on Friday, 18 September. The carrier also won…
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KUL
Malaysia Airlines nears order for first-ever Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Malaysia Airlines is moving toward its first-ever order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners, according to Bloomberg reporting from September 18, 2026. The airline is considering 10 Boeing…
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KUL
Kuala Lumpur Challenges Bangkok and Singapore in Southeast Asia’s Aviation Hub Battle
Kuala Lumpur is escalating its push to compete with Bangkok and Singapore as Southeast Asia's regional aviation hub. The effort centers on strengthening KLIA's position within…
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AirAsia Sees Growing Opportunity in Bangladesh as Southeast Asia Travel Demand Strengthens
AirAsia has identified Bangladesh as an emerging market opportunity amid strengthening travel demand across Southeast Asia. The carrier sees potential to expand its presence in…
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KUL
Malaysia holds contingency talks with airlines as AirAsia's finances worsen
TITLE: Malaysia holds contingency talks with airlines as AirAsia's finances worsen The Malaysian government is in contingency talks with Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air about…
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Thai flight capacity posts slight recovery in September
Thailand climbed to second place in regional airline seat capacity during September, according to OAG data. The country offered 61.6 million seats for the month, marking a 0.2…
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KUL
Malaysia Suspends Flying Doctor Flights After Helicopter Crash Kills Five
A helicopter operated by Layang-Layang Aerospace crashed in Sarawak on September 8, 2026, killing a pilot and four medical workers. Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad announced a…
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Vietjet and Thales sign major MRO, AI and cybersecurity agreements in Paris
Vietjet and Thales signed cooperation agreements on September 13, 2026, at the Élysée Palace in Paris. The deal covers aircraft maintenance, digital aviation, artificial…
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SIN → SYD
EGYPTAIR plans new Cairo-Singapore-Sydney service
EGYPTAIR Plans First Direct North Africa Link to Singapore and Sydney EGYPTAIR, Changi Airport Group, and Sydney Airport have announced plans for a new service connecting Cairo,…
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Vietjet, CFM International exploring engine MRO deal
Vietjet and CFM International signed a Letter of Intent to explore whether Vietjet can develop maintenance, repair, and overhaul capabilities for LEAP engines in Vietnam. CFM…
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Vietnam Airlines Places Provisional Order with Airbus for Five Airbus A350-900s
Vietnam Airlines signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for five Airbus A350-900 aircraft, with deliveries scheduled between 2033 and 2034. The provisional order…
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Airbus wins Vietravel order for 50 jets, MOU with Vietnam Airlines for A350s
Airbus has secured a firm order from Vietravel Airlines for 50 aircraft comprising 20 A220s and 30 A321s, with the first A321 slated for delivery in June 2025. The deal also…
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BKK
Thailand's CAAT becomes first regulator to adopt Boeing's CBTA training solution
TITLE: Thailand's CAAT becomes first regulator to adopt Boeing's CBTA training solution The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has become the first aviation regulator globally…
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Volcano eruption disrupts hundreds of flights at Southeast Asia's second-busiest airport
On September 6, 2026, a volcano eruption disrupted hundreds of flights at Southeast Asia's second-busiest airport, forcing widespread operational shutdowns. The eruption caused…
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KUL
Malaysia Aviation Group Boosts Regional Connectivity
Malaysia Aviation Group is making three major network moves. Malaysia Airlines will resume flights from Kuala Lumpur to Busan, South Korea, starting December 2, 2026, with four…
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Airbus Asia Training Centre Expands Capabilities with ALSIM Simulator
Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC), a joint venture between Airbus and Singapore Airlines, has acquired an advanced ALSIM Airliner simulator for the Multi-crew Pilot Licence…
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SIN
DHL to Build Dedicated Healthcare Logistics Hub at Singapore’s Changi Airport
DHL Global Forwarding is constructing a dedicated healthcare logistics facility at Singapore's Changi Airport called the DHL Singapore Coldchain Hub. Located within Changi Nexus…
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Philippine Airlines Takes Delivery of Fourth A350-1000 with Five More on Order
Philippine Airlines took delivery of its fourth Airbus A350-1000 on September 2, 2026, when the aircraft landed at Ninoy Aquino International Airport after a delivery flight from…
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AirAsia Launches First Codeshare with Pegasus, Opens Five European Destinations
AirAsia has launched its first codeshare partnership with Pegasus Airlines, a Turkish low-cost carrier. The agreement connects AirAsia's Southeast Asian network with Pegasus'…
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SYD → KUL
AirAsia Drops Sydney–Kuala Lumpur Flights
AirAsia X will suspend its A330 service between Sydney and Kuala Lumpur, citing mounting cost pressures, softer demand, and the need to realign its network and fleet operations.…
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Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Expand Flight Operations to Key Asian Destinations
Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet have launched daily flight services to Tokyo, Seoul, and Taipei, marking a significant expansion of their international networks. Both carriers are…
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CGK → BKK
TransNusa Adds New Jakarta-Bangkok Route
TransNusa will launch three new route clusters starting in the second half of 2026. The carrier plans two daily flights connecting Jakarta and Bangkok, establishing a direct…
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Vietnam Airlines dispatches A350 on humanitarian mission to Venezuela
Vietnam Airlines operated a special humanitarian flight on June 29, 2026, using an Airbus A350 from Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport to Caracas's Simon Bolívar International…
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BKK → AMS
Thai Airways Resumes Bangkok-Amsterdam Flights with A350
Thai Airways resumed direct service between Bangkok and Amsterdam on July 1, 2026, ending a 28-year gap since the route was suspended in 1999. The inaugural flight operated from…
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BKK
Thailand Is Upgrading Its Airports — And Passengers Will Pay For It
3.7 million passengers, biometric gates, and a 53% tax hike — here's what's happening at Thailand's airports.
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SIN
Aviation's AI Moment Is Happening in Singapore Right Now
IATA's biggest tech event of the year just kicked off — and SEA is front and centre.
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KUL
KLIA's Unexpected Opportunity
While Gulf airports struggle, Malaysia's flagship hub is quietly making its move.
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KUL
KL Wants to Be the Next Dubai. Here's What's Standing in the Way. ✈
KLIA is climbing the rankings — but the real challenge is just beginning.
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KUL
Malaysia's AI Just Won Asia's Top Aviation Tech Award ✈
AirAsia MOVE beat Qatar Airways and Changi. Here's why it matters.
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The fuel shock hitting SEA airlines this week
Issue #3 · Fuel surcharges are live. Book your flights before prices climb higher.
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MNL ⇄ KUL
Philippines & Malaysia Just Rewrote Their Aviation Rules — Here's Why It Matters
Philippines & Malaysia rewrote their air agreement. Here's what it means for your career.
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AirAsia's 30+ New Routes — What It Means For Your Career
3 real routes, 1 big opportunity for your career
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