{"id":15466,"date":"2024-02-27T13:37:35","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T03:37:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=15466"},"modified":"2024-02-27T13:37:35","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T03:37:35","slug":"asia-and-oceania-route-updates-february-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=15466","title":{"rendered":"Asia and Oceania route updates \u2013 February 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Asian market added a new member in February with the launch of Air Japan, a low cost airline owned by the ANA group.<\/p>\n

The carrier, which has a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, is based at Tokyo\u2019s Narita airport, where it currently operates three regular routes.<\/p>\n

A new route is already scheduled to start in April, but you can read about it in the Air Japan section.<\/p>\n

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These are other highlights of this edition, among new routes and aircraft incorporated to the companies:<\/p>\n

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Air India\u2019s 40th Airbus A320neo.<\/p>\n

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China Eastern adds a new connection to Moscow.<\/p>\n

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China Southern incorporates another Boeing 737 MAX.<\/p>\n

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Delta to launch flights between Los Angeles and Brisbane.<\/p>\n

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Fly91 introduces its first ATR 72-600.<\/p>\n

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IndiGo takes delivery of a new Airbus A320neo.<\/p>\n

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IrAero starts a new route on February 29th.<\/p>\n

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Korean Air adds a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.<\/p>\n

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Qantas Freight to begin operations to Hong Kong with Airbus A330(P2F).<\/p>\n

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United Airlines to launch services between Guam and Tokyo Haneda.<\/p>\n

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In addition to Air Japan\u2019s debut, the Singapore Airshow had major announcements by various Asian airlines. There were important news at the event, including orders from Airbus, Boeing and COMAC, the latter making its first international appearance at an airshow.<\/p>\n

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Some announcements at the Singapore Airshow:<\/h4>\n

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Royal Brunei orders Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.<\/p>\n

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STARLUX and Airbus A330neo and Airbus A350(F) order.<\/p>\n

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Thai and the 787-9, A350-900 and A321neo.<\/p>\n

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Tibet Airlines as well as the COMAC C919s.<\/p>\n

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VietJet and its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for a purchase of 20 Airbus A330neo.<\/p>\n

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Air India<\/h1>\n

VT-RTX, Air India\u2019s new Airbus A320neo.<\/span><\/p>\n

The plane arrived at Indira Gandhi International Airport, serving New Delhi, on February 16th.<\/strong> According to our database, the Airbus A320 remains grounded, and will shortly enter service.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

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Air Japan<\/h1>\n

The low-cost company, owned by the ANA group, inaugurated its regular operations last February 9th.<\/strong> The first flight departed Tokyo Narita at 18:48 local time for Bangkok, where it arrived 6 hours and 46 minutes later.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the moment, Air Japan has 1 aircraft in its fleet, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (JA803A), and two routes to\/from Tokyo NRT.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bangkok \u00b7 6 weekly<\/span><\/h4>\n

Daily ex Tuesday<\/span><\/p>\n

NQ 1\u00a0 <\/span>Tokyo NRT<\/span><\/a> 17:55 \u00b7 23:15 <\/span>BKK Bangkok<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Daily except Wednesday<\/span><\/p>\n

NQ 2\u00a0 <\/span>Bangkok BKK<\/span><\/a> 00:15 \u00b7 08:10 <\/span>NRT Tokyo<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Air Japan began service between Tokyo and Seoul on February<\/strong>\u00a024th.<\/strong> It was scheduled to start on the 22nd,<\/strong> but that flight was canceled.<\/span><\/p>\n

Seoul \u00b7 5 weekly<\/span><\/h4>\n

Daily except Monday and Friday<\/span><\/p>\n

NQ 21\u00a0 <\/span>Tokyo NRT<\/span><\/a> 10:55 \u00b7 13:30 <\/span>ICN Seoul<\/span><\/a>
\nNQ 22\u00a0 <\/span>Seoul ICN<\/span><\/a> 14:40 \u00b7 16:45 <\/span>NRT Tokyo<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Additionally, continuing with the expansion of its network, the company will launch operations to Singapore from the Japanese capital as of April 26th,<\/strong> with the following schedule:<\/span><\/p>\n

Daily except Tuesday and Wednesday<\/span><\/h4>\n

NQ 3\u00a0 <\/span>Tokyo NRT<\/span><\/a> 17:35 \u00b7 23:55 <\/span>SIN Singapore<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Daily except Wednesday and Thursday<\/span><\/h4>\n

NQ 4\u00a0 <\/span>Singapore SIN<\/span><\/a> 00:55 \u00b7 09:10 <\/span>NRT Tokyo<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Air New Zealand<\/h1>\n

Beginning April 3rd,<\/strong> the carrier will boost its services to Tahiti (Papeete). Air New Zealand currently has two weekly flights, which will be increased to three.<\/span><\/p>\n

Monday and Friday<\/span><\/h4>\n

NZ 902\u00a0 <\/span>Auckland AKL<\/span><\/a> 19:35 \u00b7 01:30 <\/span>PPT Papeet<\/span><\/a>e<\/span>
\nNZ 903\u00a0 <\/span>Papeete PPT<\/span><\/a> 04:00 \u00b7 07:45+1 <\/span>AKL Auckland<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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New flight on Wednesdays.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

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Apart from Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui operates this route as follows:<\/p>\n

Monday, Wednesday and Saturday<\/span><\/h4>\n

TN 101\u00a0 <\/span>Papeete PPT<\/span><\/a> 09:10 \u00b7 13:40+1 <\/span>AKL Auckland<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday<\/span><\/h4>\n

TN 102\u00a0 <\/span>Auckland AKL<\/span><\/a> 16:15 \u00b7 22:00 <\/span>PPT Papeete<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Biman<\/h1>\n

Biman Bangladesh plans to expand its services between Dhaka and Chennai effective March 31st.<\/strong> The airline, which operates with Boeing 737-800 jets, schedules to reach a daily flight on this route.<\/span><\/p>\n

Daily<\/span><\/h4>\n

BG 363\u00a0 <\/span>Dhaka DAC<\/span><\/a> 11:15 \u00b7 13:35 <\/span>MAA Chennai<\/span><\/a>
\nBG 364\u00a0 <\/span>Chennai MAA<\/span><\/a> 14:40 \u00b7 17:50 <\/span>DAC Dhaka<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Biman routes between Bangladesh and India<\/span><\/p>\n

Map by gcmap.com<\/p>\n

Chennai<\/a> (MAA): <\/span>3 weekly \u00b7 Boeing 737 (currently)
\nKolkata<\/a> (CCU): <\/span>14 weekly \u00b7 738\/Dash 8
\nNew Delhi<\/a> (DEL):<\/span> 7 weekly \u00b7 Boeing 737-800<\/p>\n

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China Eastern<\/h1>\n

Shenyang, China Eastern Airlines\u2019 new destination from Moscow Sheremetyevo.<\/span><\/p>\n

The company will operate once a week on Airbus A330-200s seating 234 passengers starting February 28th.<\/strong> It will be China Eastern\u2019s fourth destination in the Russian capital.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wednesday<\/span><\/h4>\n

MU 841\u00a0 <\/span>Shenyang SHE<\/span><\/a> 12:50 \u00b7 16:20 <\/span>SVO Moscow<\/span><\/a>
\nMU 842\u00a0 <\/span>Moscow SVO<\/span><\/a> 18:15 \u00b7 07:00+1 <\/span>SHE Shenyang<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Connections<\/span><\/p>\n

Map by gcmap.com<\/p>\n

Beijing<\/span><\/a> (PKX): <\/span>3 weekly \u00b7 Airbus A330-300
\nShanghai<\/span><\/a> (PVG): <\/span>7 weekly \u00b7 Airbus A330-300
\nShenyang<\/span><\/a> (SHE):<\/span> 1 weekly \u00b7 Airbus A330-200
\nXi\u2019an<\/span><\/a> (XIY): <\/span>2 weekly \u00b7 Airbus A330-300<\/p>\n

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China Southern Airlines<\/h1>\n

On February 16th,<\/strong> China Southern incorporated the Boeing 737 MAX 8 registered as B-20CS. The airline now has 209 Boeing 737 aircraft in its fleet, including 737-700s, 737-800s and 737 MAX 8s.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, it has 23 Boeing 737 MAX 8s on order, which will be added shortly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fleet<\/span><\/h4>\n

Airbus A319-100:<\/strong> 9<\/span>
\nAirbus A319neo:<\/strong> 4<\/span>
\nAirbus A320-200:<\/strong> 100<\/span>
\nAirbus A320neo:<\/strong> 49<\/span>
\nAirbus A321-200:<\/strong> 97<\/span>
\nAirbus A321neo:<\/strong> 59<\/span>
\nAirbus A330-200:<\/strong> 6<\/span>
\nAirbus A330-300:<\/strong> 26<\/span>
\nAirbus A350-900:<\/strong> 20<\/span>
\nBoeing 737-700:<\/strong> 22<\/span>
\nBoeing 737-800:<\/strong> 160<\/span>
\nBoeing<\/strong> 737 MAX 8: 27<\/span>
\nBoeing 777-300(ER):<\/strong> 15<\/span>
\nBoeing 777(F):<\/strong> 17<\/span>
\nBoeing 787-8 Dreamliner:<\/strong> 10<\/span>
\nBoeing 787-9 Dreamliner:<\/strong> 17<\/span>
\nCOMAC ARJ21-700:<\/strong> 25<\/span><\/p>\n

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Delta Air Lines<\/h1>\n

The company will begin flying between Los Angeles and Brisbane beginning December 4th.<\/strong> Delta schedules three services per week with Airbus A350-900 airplanes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Monday, Wednesday and Friday<\/span><\/h4>\n

DL 93\u00a0 <\/span>Los Angeles LAX<\/span><\/a> 23:10 \u00b7 07:45+2 <\/span>BNE Brisbane<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Wednesday, Friday and Sunday<\/span><\/h4>\n

DL 92\u00a0 <\/span>Brisbane BNE<\/span><\/a> 10:45 \u00b7 06:15 <\/span>LAX Los Angeles<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Sydney is Delta\u2019s only current destination in Australia:<\/span><\/p>\n

Daily<\/span><\/h4>\n

DL 43\u00a0 <\/span>Los Angeles LAX<\/span><\/a> 20:35 \u00b7 06:50+2 <\/span>SYD Sydney<\/span><\/a>
\nDL 42\u00a0 <\/span>Sydney SYD<\/span><\/a> 14:15 \u00b7 09:10 <\/span>LAX Los Angeles<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Daily<\/span><\/h4>\n

DL 41\u00a0 <\/span>Los Angeles LAX<\/span><\/a> 22:15 \u00b7 08:35+2 <\/span>SYD Sydney<\/span><\/a>
\nDL 40\u00a0 <\/span>Sydney SYD<\/span><\/a> 11:05 \u00b7 06:00 <\/span>LAX Los Angeles<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Fly91<\/h1>\n

India\u2019s newest airline, Fly91, introduced its first ATR 72-600 already with the new livery, which has the registration VT-FIB. The aircraft has 70 seats in single class and is 7 years old.<\/span><\/p>\n

Via Fly91\u2019s LinkedIn<\/p>\n

Furthermore, the company began the Singapore Airshow by signing an agreement with Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC). The agreement was formalized at the event in the presence of FLY91 Managing Director and CEO Manoj Chacko and Director of Global Sales (P&WC) Martin Letarte.<\/span><\/p>\n

Via Fly91\u2019s LinkedIn<\/p>\n

Greater Bay Airlines<\/h1>\n

The Hong Kong-based carrier will increase its operations to Thailand and Japan starting in March.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

These will be the new developments:<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n

Hong Kong<\/span><\/a> (HKG) \u2013 <\/span>Bangkok<\/span><\/a> (BKK): <\/span>from 14 to 17 weekly
\nHong Kong<\/span><\/a> (HKG) \u2013 <\/span>Tokyo<\/span><\/a> (NRT): <\/span>from 14 to 18 weekly<\/p>\n

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IndiGo<\/h1>\n

The Indian carrier added a new Airbus A320neo fresh from the factory on Saturday<\/strong> (24). It is the 221st Airbus A320 in its fleet, between 190 neos and 31 A320-200s.<\/span><\/p>\n

Registered as VT-IQT, the aircraft departed Toulouse on Friday at 17:55 local time, arriving in New Delhi 8 hours and 21 minutes later (06:46 local time).<\/span><\/p>\n

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IrAero<\/h1>\n

The airline will launch services between Irkutsk, Shijiazhuang and Nha Trang on February<\/strong>\u00a029th.<\/strong> According to its website, IrAero will offer weekly flight on this route, which will be operated by Sukhoi Superjet 100-95LRs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thursday<\/span><\/h4>\n

IO 875\u00a0 <\/span>Irkutsk IKT<\/span><\/a> 22:30 \u00b7 01:20+1 <\/span>SJW Shijiazhuang<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Friday<\/span><\/h4>\n

IO 875\u00a0 <\/span>Shijiazhuang SJW<\/span><\/a> 02:20 \u00b7 05:20 <\/span>CXR Nha Trang<\/span><\/a>
\n876\u00a0 <\/span>Nha Trang CXR<\/span><\/a> 06:20 \u00b7 11:20 <\/span>SJW Shijiazhuang<\/span><\/a>
\nIO 876\u00a0 <\/span>Shijiazhuang SJW<\/span><\/a> 12:20 \u00b7 15:00 <\/span>IKT Irkutsk<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Korean Air<\/h1>\n

A new Korean Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner arrived at Seoul\u2019s Incheon Airport at 19:43 local time on Saturday<\/strong> (24). The aircraft, registered HL8393, had taken off from Everett at 15:07 local time on Friday.<\/span><\/p>\n

Korean Air now has 13 787-9s in its fleet, and is already scheduled to add the 14th, with registration HL8392.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fleet<\/span><\/h4>\n

Airbus A220-300:<\/strong> 10<\/span>
\nAirbus A321neo:<\/strong> 9<\/span>
\nAirbus A330-200:<\/strong> 5<\/span>
\nAirbus A330-300:<\/strong> 20<\/span>
\nAirbus A380-800:<\/strong> 10<\/span>
\nBoeing 737-800:<\/strong> 2<\/span>
\nBoeing 737-900:<\/strong> 9<\/span>
\nBoeing 737-900(ER):<\/strong> 6<\/span>
\nBoeing 737 MAX<\/strong> 8<\/strong>: 5<\/span>
\nBoeing 747-400:<\/strong> 4<\/span>
\nBoeing 747-8:<\/strong> 16<\/span>
\nBoeing 787-8 Dreamliner:<\/strong> 1<\/span>
\nBoeing 787-9 Dreamliner:<\/strong> 13<\/span><\/p>\n

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Nok Air<\/h1>\n

As of March 31st,<\/strong> Nok Air is scheduled to increase frequencies between Bangkok and Hyderabad, a route it currently operates three times a week with 189-seat Boeing 737-800 jets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tuesday, Friday and Sunday<\/span><\/h4>\n

DD 958\u00a0 <\/span>Bangkok Don Mueang DMK<\/span><\/a> 21:30 \u00b7 23:45 <\/span>HYD Hyderabad<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Monday, Wednesday and Saturday<\/span><\/h4>\n

DD 959\u00a0 <\/span>Hyderabad HYD<\/span><\/a> 00:45 \u00b7 06:05 <\/span>DMK Bangkok Don Mueang<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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New flight on Wednesdays from Bangkok, and on Thursdays from Hyderabad.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nok Air is the only carrier operating between the two airports, and Hyderabad is its only destination in India.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Qantas Freight<\/h1>\n

Qantas Freight, which handles the airline\u2019s cargo flights, expects to begin services between Sydney and Hong Kong with Airbus A330-202(P2F) aircraft effective June 2nd.<\/strong> Currently, operations are carried out on Boeing 767-300s.<\/span><\/p>\n

Friday and Sunday<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n

QF 7525\u00a0 <\/span>Sydney SYD<\/span><\/a> 12:15 \u00b7 19:15 <\/span>HKG Hong Kong<\/span><\/a>
\nQF 7526\u00a0 <\/span>Hong Kong HKG<\/span><\/a> 21:15 \u00b7 08:35+1 <\/span>SYD Sydney<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Qantas Freight fleet<\/span><\/p>\n

VH-ULD \u00b7 Airbus A321-231(P2F)<\/strong><\/span>
\nVH-ULW \u00b7 Airbus A321-231(P2F)<\/strong><\/span>
\nVH-ULY \u00b7 Airbus A321-231(P2F)<\/strong><\/span>
\nVH-EBE \u00b7 Airbus A330-202(P2F)<\/strong><\/span>
\nVH-EBF \u00b7 Airbus A330-202(P2F)<\/strong><\/span>
\nVH-XML \u00b7 Boeing 737-376(BDSF)<\/strong><\/span>
\nVH-XMR \u00b7 Boeing 737-376(BDSF)<\/strong><\/span>
\nVH-XNH \u00b7 Boeing 737-4S3(SF)<\/strong><\/span>
\nVH-EFR \u00b7 Boeing 767-381(F)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Royal Brunei<\/h1>\n

At the Singapore Airshow, Royal Brunei placed an order for four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The company currently has 5 787-8s, which it uses to serve Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.<\/span><\/p>\n

Current fleet<\/span><\/h4>\n

Airbus A320-200:<\/strong> 1<\/span>
\nAirbus A320neo:<\/strong> 7<\/span>
\nBoeing 787-8 Dreamliner:<\/strong> 5<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe forthcoming arrival of the Dreamliner 787-9 aircraft symbolizes a bold step forward in our ongoing journey towards innovation and excellence. RB had been operating the Dreamliner 787-8 for the last 10 years, and with this order, it will ensure we continue with a product that our customer come to enjoy. In our constant effort to offer unparalleled service matched with the highest safety standards to our guests, the new fleet will allow us the potential to tap into new growth areas, strengthening RB\u2019s market appeal and provide a superior travel experience to our guests,\u201d<\/span> said RB Chief Executive Officer, Sabirin bin Haji Abdul Hamid.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a>Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner<\/p>\n

Sichuan Airlines<\/h1>\n

Starting in March,<\/strong> the carrier will inaugurate three routes between China and South Korea. Sichuan Airlines will have these new additions:<\/span><\/p>\n

Map by gcmap.com<\/p>\n

Dayong<\/span><\/a> (DYG) \u2013 <\/span>Cheongju<\/span><\/a> (CJJ): <\/span>2 weekly \u00b7 March 13th
\nDayong<\/span><\/a> (DYG) \u2013 <\/span>Daegu<\/span><\/a> (TAE): <\/span>2 weekly \u00b7 March 14th
\nDayong<\/span><\/a> (DYG) \u2013 <\/span>Muan<\/span><\/a> (MWX): <\/span>2 weekly \u00b7 March 15th<\/p>\n

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Singapore Airlines<\/h1>\n

The airline plans to boost its flights to Turkey from July<\/strong> 4th<\/strong>. Singapore Airlines operates the Singapore \u2013 Istanbul route four weekly with Airbus A350-900 jets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday<\/span><\/h4>\n

SQ 392\u00a0 <\/span>Singapore SIN<\/span><\/a> 01:50 \u00b7 08:25 <\/span>IST Istanbul<\/span><\/a>
\nSQ 391\u00a0 <\/span>Istanbul IST<\/span><\/a> 13:25 \u00b7 04:45+1 <\/span>SIN Singapore<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Current schedule (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday).<\/p>\n

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STARLUX<\/h1>\n

The Taiwan-based company announced, during the Singapore Airshow, the order of Airbus A330neos and Airbus A350(F)s.<\/span><\/p>\n

This includes 3 A330neo, and 5 A350(F) in the freighter sector.<\/span><\/p>\n

With this order, STARLUX Airlines enters the air cargo market and is the first Taiwanese carrier to operate these aircraft.<\/span><\/p>\n

Current fleet<\/span><\/h4>\n

Airbus A321neo: 13<\/span>
\nAirbus A330neo: 4<\/span>
\nAirbus A350-900: 4<\/span><\/p>\n

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The STARLUX fleet has an average age of 2 years.<\/p>\n

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Thai<\/h1>\n

The airline placed major orders at the Singapore Airshow.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the first day, Thai confirmed the order for 45 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, which will begin to be delivered from 2027.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As reported by Chai Eamsiri, Thai Airways CEO, \u201cTo accomplish the Company\u2019s carbon neutral goals by 2050, the 45 new Boeing 787 Dreamliners will be equipped with GEnx engines which are known for their cutting-edge technology and reduced environmental impact. Furthermore, we are confident that the acquisition of the 787 Dreamliners will ultimately benefit our customers and support the growth of our country\u2019s economy.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition, on day 2 of the airshow, the company signed a lease agreement with AerCap for 4 A350-900s, 3 787-9s and 10 A321neos.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tibet Airlines<\/h1>\n

In the C919\u2019s first international Airshow appearance, COMAC finalized an order by Tibet Airlines for 40 COMAC C919s, as well as 10 ARJ21s.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tibet becomes a new Chinese airline to order Chinese-made aircraft. Its current fleet is composed as follows, averaging 7 years old:<\/span><\/p>\n

Airbus A319: 27<\/span>
\nAirbus A319neo: 6<\/span>
\nAirbus A320-200: 6<\/span>
\nAirbus A330-200: 5<\/span><\/p>\n

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United Airlines<\/h1>\n

Effective May 1st,<\/strong> United will inaugurate regular service between Guam and Tokyo Haneda. According to its website, the company will operate a daily flight on 166-seat Boeing 737-800s.<\/span><\/p>\n

Daily<\/span><\/h4>\n

UA 849\u00a0 <\/span>Guam GUM<\/span><\/a> 19:10 \u00b7 22:00 <\/span>HND Tokyo<\/span><\/a>
\nUA 848\u00a0 <\/span>Tokyo HND<\/span><\/a> 23:55 \u00b7 04:45+1 <\/span>GUM Guam<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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United Airlines routes from\/to Guam<\/span><\/p>\n

Map by gcmap.com<\/p>\n

Japan<\/span><\/p>\n

Fukuoka<\/span><\/a> (FUK): <\/span>7 weekly \u00b7 Boeing 737-800
\nNagoya<\/span><\/a> (NGO): <\/span>11 weekly \u00b7 738\/739
\nOsaka<\/span><\/a> (KIX): <\/span>10 weekly \u00b7 738\/739
\nTokyo<\/span><\/a> (NRT): <\/span>25 weekly \u00b7 738\/739<\/p>\n

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Micronesia<\/span><\/p>\n

Chuuk<\/span><\/a> (TKK): <\/span>5 weekly \u00b7 Boeing 737-800
\nYap<\/span><\/a> (YAP): <\/span>2 weekly \u00b7 Boeing 737-800<\/p>\n

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Northern Mariana Islands<\/span><\/p>\n

Saipan<\/span><\/a> (SPN): <\/span>7 weekly \u00b7 Boeing 737-800<\/p>\n

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Palau<\/span><\/p>\n

Airai<\/span><\/a> (ROR): <\/span>6 weekly \u00b7 Boeing 737-800<\/p>\n

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Philippines<\/span><\/p>\n

Manila<\/span><\/a> (MNL):<\/span> 7 weekly \u00b7 Boeing 737-800<\/p>\n

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United States<\/span><\/p>\n

Honolulu<\/span><\/a> (HNL): <\/span>7 weekly \u00b7 Boeing 777-300(ER)<\/p>\n

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Uzbekistan Airways<\/h1>\n

The airline will resume flights between Tashkent (TAS) and Mumbai (BOM) from April 1st.<\/strong> In accordance with its website, Uzbekistan Airways schedules two services a week on Airbus A320neo aircraft.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\tHY 427TAS 23:2004:10+1 BOMMonday<\/p>\n

\tHY 427TAS 08:5013:40 BOMFriday<\/p>\n

\tHY 428BOM 05:4009:10 TASTuesday<\/p>\n

\tHY 428BOM 15:0518:35 TASFriday<\/p>\n

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VietJet<\/h1>\n

The carrier signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the purchase of 20 Airbus A330-900s during the third day of the Singapore Airshow.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is VietJet\u2019s first order for wide-body aircraft.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Vietnamese airline currently has 86 planes in its fleet:<\/span><\/p>\n

Airbus A320-200:<\/strong> 18<\/span>
\nAirbus A321-200:<\/strong> 36<\/span>
\nAirbus A321neo:<\/strong> 25<\/span>
\nAirbus A330-300:<\/strong> 7<\/span><\/p>\n

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Vietnam Airlines<\/h1>\n

Beginning May 15th, Vietnam Airlines will increase its capacity on the Hanoi \u2013 New Delhi route.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The carrier currently operates between the two cities with Airbus A321-200 aircraft, and plans to upgrade to the Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.<\/span><\/p>\n

Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday<\/span><\/h4>\n

VN 971\u00a0 <\/span>Hanoi HAN<\/span><\/a> 18:30 \u00b7 22:05 <\/span>DEL New Delhi<\/span><\/a>
\nVN 972\u00a0 <\/span>New Delhi DEL<\/span><\/a> 23:10 \u00b7 05:30+1 <\/span>HAN Hanoi<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Seats<\/span><\/p>\n

Airbus A321-200:<\/strong> 178\/184<\/span>
\nAirbus A350-900:<\/strong> 305<\/span>
\nBoeing 787-9 Dreamliner:<\/strong> 274\/311<\/span><\/p>\n

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Xiamen Air<\/h1>\n

At 11:56 local time on Monday (26), Xiamen Air\u2019s new Boeing 737 MAX 8, registration B-20EK, arrived in Xiamen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The plane had taken off from Everett on Sunday, with stops in Honolulu and Guam.<\/span><\/p>\n

Xiamen Air reaches 11 Boeing 737 MAXs, and surpasses 160 aircraft in its fleet.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a>Illustrative photo<\/p>\n

To read the other reports published this month:<\/p>\n

United States and Canada.<\/a>
\nLatin America<\/a>.
\nEurope.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Cover photo: Frederick Lee \u2013 JetPhotos (Bangkok Suvarnabhumi).<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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