China Eastern Airlines (CEA) and Etihad Airways have launched their joint venture in an announcement that coincided with CEA’s inaugural MU237 Shanghai-Abu Dhabi rotation. Read More »

Vietnam Airlines has been granted in-principle government approval to acquire 50 narrow-bodies without the need for a state guarantee, VnExpress reports. Read More »

Hong Kong Airlines has unveiled a range of enhanced services: less rigorous baggage policies, more inflight dining options, online check-in seat selection, airport lounge facilities and exclusive product offerings. Read More »

ANA HOLDINGS INC., parent of All Nippon Airways (ANA), is confident its 787 fleet will number 100 of the type by fiscal 2030, The Aviation Wire reports. Read More »

Xi’an-based Joy Air ceased flying this week only days before China’s May Day holiday, underscoring the financial and operational challenges regional carriers face across the country, Yicai Global reports. Read More »

Bangchak Group has inaugurated its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Production Unit at the Bangchak Phra Khanong Refinery, becoming Thailand’s first dedicated facility producing 100% Neat SAF, the Bangkok Post reports. Read More »

Malaysia Airlines and Atout France, the French Tourism Development Agency, have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to increase visitor arrivals to Paris via the global network of oneworld alliance member, Malaysia Airlines. Read More »

Today’s briefs report news from AerCap Holdings, Airbus, IBM, MTU Aero Engines, Raytheon Technologies and Rolls-Royce. Read More »