Cathay Pacific flight CX449 returned to Kaohsiung shortly after departure due to a technical issue, with passengers safely rebooked onto alternative flights.
Airline News
Air India resumes Delhi–Shanghai services and introduces its first upgraded Boeing 787-9, enhancing long-haul comfort and connectivity.
Thai Airways International (TG) will resume daily nonstop flights between Bangkok and Amsterdam from July 2026, ending a near 28 year absence from the Dutch market.
ITA Airways will reduce Rome–Bangkok flights to three weekly in summer 2026, with operations paused in May and June due to fleet constraints and aircraft deployment shifts.
Singapore Airlines (SQ), is in discussions with Thai aviation authorities to launch nonstop flights between Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).
Qantas prepares to receive its fourth A321XLR with extra economy toilets as fleet renewal and cabin upgrades gather pace.
There is a renewed Indo-Russian aerospace push following a landmark agreement between Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation to produce the Sukhoi Superjet 100 in India.
Emirates has reserved Berlin airport slots for planned Boeing 777 flights from Dubai, signaling confidence despite pending approval.
Manchester has emerged as the focal point of a major long-haul capacity shift after Virgin Atlantic (VS) confirmed it will expand services following Aer Lingus’ (EI) decision to exit the city.
Airbus A321XLR allows Air India to serve medium-haul international markets that sit beyond the practical range of conventional narrowbodies.