IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd) has announced plans to resume direct flights to Mainland China, marking a major step in restoring connectivity between India and its northern neighbor. Beginning 26 October 2025, the airline will launch daily nonstop services from Delhi and Kolkata to Guangzhou, subject to final regulatory approvals.
Centrum Air, Uzbekistan’s largest privately held airline, has received its third Airbus A330-300, further strengthening its widebody fleet and international growth strategy. The aircraft, a 15-year-old unit registered UK33031, arrived in Tashkent on September 6. It is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines and configured in a single-class economy layout with 358 seats, making it the largest aircraft in the carrier’s fleet.
CAM has brought an Airbus A330-300 (MSN 1146) out of long-term storage and transferred it for freighter conversion in China. The aircraft, built in 2010 and powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines, was ferried from Châteauroux (CHR) in France to Guangzhou (CAN), where it will undergo conversion at ST Aerospace (Guangzhou) Aviation Services in cooperation with EFW.
Air Astana and China Southern Airlines have entered into a strategic codeshare agreement to strengthen connectivity between Kazakhstan and China. Signed on 29 July 2025, the agreement enhances cooperation on trunk routes linking the two countries and provides passengers with expanded travel options across a growing network.
China Southern Airlines is set to make aviation headlines by launching a new route between Guangzhou and Darwinoperated by the Boeing 737 MAX, establishing the fourth-longest 737 MAX route currently serving Australia. The new service will span approximately 2,733 miles (4,399 kilometers) and is scheduled for a maximum flight time of 5 hours and 30 minutes, showcasing the impressive range capabilities of the narrowbody aircraft.
GallopAir, a new airline based in Brunei, has successfully launched its first commercial service, operating a flight between Guangzhou, China, and Brunei. The flight was conducted using a C909 aircraft, operated under a partnership with China Southern Airlines, marking a significant milestone for the airline’s entry into the aviation market.
ST Aerospace (Guangzhou) Aviation Services has successfully completed its first A330-300P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter) conversion for EFW (Germany). The 2011-vintage A330-300, identified by serial number 1226, is powered by Trent 700 engines and is set to join the Amazon (US) fleet on lease.
Conviasa (Venezuela) has announced the launch of a new route connecting Caracas to Guangzhou, China, with a stopover in Moscow, Russia. The service is scheduled to commence on December 20, 2024, marking a significant expansion in the airline’s international network.
Centrum Air (Uzbekistan) has inaugurated its new route between Tashkent and Guangzhou, with the first flight taking off on 03 November 2024. The service is operated using a modern Airbus A321neo, enhancing the airline’s capabilities for medium-haul routes.
China Southern Airlines is set to resume its direct flights between Guangzhou and Nagoya on December 20, 2024, reestablishing an important link between China and Japan. The route, which will be operated by an Airbus A320, aims to meet the demand for both business and leisure travel between these major Asian cities as international travel…
