China’s biggest state-owned airline groups have informed regulators they will be in the red for the first six months of the year. Read More »

The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) booked 200 firm orders for its C919 jet from Air China and China Southern Airlines (CSA) in the first half the year. Read More »

Aircalin, flag carrier of New Caledonia, will reduce its international network in second half 2024 after weeks of civil unrest in the South Pacific island nation have blown up forward cash flow and shredded passenger demand. Read More »

Tenders for increased flights to Bali’s international airport, to operate from October 2024, have attracted six international airlines, The Bali Sun reports. Read More »

DHL Express has signed a Letter of Intent with Central Airlines for the carrier’s acceptance of two DHL B777 freighters. Read More »

Lufthansa Cargo has launched Frankfurt-Shenzhen and Zhengzhou all-cargo routes, operating with 777Fs twice and three times a week, respectively. Read More »

Today's briefs report news from American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, DB Schenker, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), ITOCHU Corporation, Ministry of Public Works and Transport of Laos, Philippine Airlines, Vietjet and ZeroAvia. Read More »

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