China Airlines (CAL) said in a regulatory filing it had completed the sale of a second 747-400F to Air Atlanta Icelandic for “no more than US$28.3 million”. Read More »

Thai Airways International (THAI) is expected to conclude its business rehabilitation under the supervision of Thailand's Central Bankruptcy Court by mid- 2025, local media reports, quoting the chair of the airline's business rehabilitation plan executive committee, Piyasvasti Amranand. Read More »

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said cargo tonne kilometres (CTK) increased 11.4% in August compared with a year ago, the ninth consecutive month CTKs have increased by a double-digit percentage. Read More »

An estimated 800 customers of the Qantas Airways frequent flyer program are believed to have had their personal data accessed by staff at a third-party contractor in India, local media reports. Read More »

Vietnam’s Vietjet and CFM International, Safran Aircraft Engines and GE Aerospace joint venture, have reaffirmed a US$8 billion commitment for more than 400 LEAP-1B engines as well as technical engine services. Read More »

Malaysia Airlines is advising passengers flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to allow sufficient time to complete check-in formalities while the operator, Malaysia Airports Holdings, upgrades some of the airport’s precincts. Read More »

KLM CEO, Marjan Rintel, has told local media the airline is asking the European Union (EU) to help rebalance Europe-China air travel. Read More »

Today's briefs report news from AerCap, Airbus, ANA HOLDINGS INC, BOC Aviation and trifa Inc. Read More »

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