China Eastern Airlines is preparing to set a new benchmark in ultra-long-haul operations with the announcement of a groundbreaking route between Shanghai and Buenos Aires, scheduled to begin in December 2025. The new service will claim the title of the world’s longest scheduled flight, surpassing all current records in terms of both distance and duration.
Air Canada has unveiled a major international expansion for summer 2026, adding new destinations and restoring important routes across Europe and Asia. The announcement highlights the airline’s strategy of leveraging its trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific hubs to capture growing demand in leisure and business travel while enhancing cargo capabilities.
China Express Airlines is restructuring its fleet and procurement plans in a strategic shift that supports the introduction of domestically manufactured aircraft. The airline announced a reduction in its planned acquisition of A320 family aircraft, scaling down from four to two units. Additionally, the entity responsible for executing the transaction has been changed to Yunfei Aircraft Leasing (Shanghai)…
Eastar Jet (South Korea) has officially entered the belly cargo business, launching operations on its Seoul Incheon–Bangkok route. This new initiative is part of the airline’s strategic plan to diversify its revenue streams and optimize the use of its passenger aircraft. The airline plans to expand its cargo services further, with routes to Tokyo, Osaka, Taipei, Shanghai, and Zhengzhouscheduled to commence in February 2024. These…
China Eastern Airlines has achieved a significant milestone by operating the C919’s first scheduled commercial flight outside mainland China. The flight, which departed from Shanghai and landed in Hong Kong, marks the aircraft’s debut on an international route, replacing the Airbus A321 on this sector.
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has announced plans to launch direct long-haul flights to Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu in early 2025. These flights will be operated with the Airbus A330-200, enabling the airline to expand its reach into the Chinese market and provide seamless connectivity for travelers between the Maldives and key cities in China. The introduction of these routes aligns…
