Qanot Sharq launches flight to KLIA on 31 October 2025

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Qanot Sharq, one of Uzbekistan's private airlines, launches direct scheduled flight from Tashkent to KLIA on 31 October 2025.

On 31 October 2025, Qanot Sharq flight HH203 departs from Tashkent for KLIA at 12.10 am, touches down in KLIA at 11.10 am before leaving KLIA for Tashkent at 12.50 pm and landing in Tashkent at 5.20 pm under flight HH204.

Qanot Sharq flies to KLIA with its A330 jet on Fridays and Sundays.

China Eastern launches C909 flight from Nanchang to Macau on 10 September 2025

 Report by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA              Image : Macau Airport

China Eastern Airlines officially launches flight between Macau and Nanchang on 10 September 2025 with the China Eastern C909 aircraft. 

To celebrate this milestone in route network expansion, China Eastern has held a simple yet grand inaugural celebration at Macau International Airport. The inaugural C909 regional flight carries 85 passengers and arrives in Macau at approximately 11.45 am. The water cannon ceremony at Macau International Airport is held to celebrate the successful inaugural flight. 

This route, the first to be operated by the China Eastern C909 aircraft in Macau, operates  between Macau and Nanchang on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, creating a convenient air link between Macau and Jiangxi Province.

China Southern launches flight from Daxing to Doha on 16 October 2025

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China Southern Airlines ("China Southern" in short) launches direct scheduled flight from Beijing Daxing to Doha, Qatar, on 16 October 2025, further strengthening its network between China and the Middle East. This route is China Southern's second direct route to Qatar, following the Guangzhou-Doha route, and marks another significant advancement in China Southern's internationalization strategy.

The new route will be operated by an Airbus A330-300 aircraft, with three flights per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Outbound flight CZ8059 departs from Beijing Daxing International Airport at 12.35 am local time and arrives at Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar at 5.15 am local time. The return flight CZ8060 departs from Doha at 8.30 am local time and arrives in Daxing at 9.40 pm Beijing time. Starting today, passengers can book tickets and related special services through official channels such as China Southern Airlines' website, app, and mini-program.

China Southern will also expand its codeshare partnership with Qatar Airways to include the Beijing Daxing-Doha route. It also plans to establish codeshare partnerships on Qatar Airways' mainline routes from China to Doha, as well as on 15 routes beyond Doha, covering destinations in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, offering passengers more diverse travel options.

China Southern Airlines Group General Manager Han Wensheng said, "Beijing Daxing is a key pillar of China Southern Airlines' internationalization strategy. The launch of this new route will further strengthen its hub function and create synergies with the Guangzhou hub. Working with Qatar Airways, we will provide Chinese passengers with more convenient travel options to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas via Doha Hamad International Airport. This is a concrete example of China Southern Airlines actively supporting the high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative and continuously improving its global route network."

Qatar Airways Group Chief Commercial Officer Thierry Antinori said, "We warmly welcome China Southern Airlines to launch direct flights from Beijing Daxing to Doha." This move will further strengthen connectivity between the two countries. Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines' partnership continues to set new industry benchmarks. This expansion ensures China Southern passengers have access to all of Qatar Airways' China routes, demonstrating our long-term commitment to this core strategic market. Coinciding with China's Golden Week, we look forward to providing passengers with a premium global travel experience via our Doha hub.

Going forward, China Southern and Qatar Airways will continue to advance their strategic cooperation in areas such as cargo and frequent flyer programs, jointly building a more robust global route service network, creating greater value for passengers and allowing more people to enjoy the joy of flying.

Air Cambodia to acquire 20 C909 aircraft from COMAC

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According to the official WeChat account of Air Cambodia, on 8 September 2025, Air Cambodia and Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China, to acquire 20 C909 aircraft, including 10 firm orders and 10 letters of intent. The two parties will collaborate closely on aircraft acquisition, operational support, and industry development.

Henri Sun Shougang, Member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Henan Provincial Committee and Executive Vice Governor; Mr. Guo Peng, Deputy Secretary of the Party Working Committee and Deputy Director of the Management Committee of the Zhengzhou Airport Economic Zone; Mr. Yi Riwu, Chairman of Henan Airport Investment Group Co., Ltd. (a shareholder of Air Cambodia); and Mr. David Cham, Vice Chairman and CEO of Air Cambodia, attended the signing ceremony.

Air Cambodia is the natioanl flag carrier of the Royal Government of Cambodia, established and invested in by sub-decrees. It is the only airline in Cambodia to have received the International Air Transport Association's Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification and the only airline to have earned a three-star rating from Skytrax.

Air Cambodia K6611 the first commercial flight to land at Techo on 9 September 2025

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According to China News Service, Cambodia's Techo International Airport officially opened for operations on 9 September 2025 local time. Air Cambodia flight K6611, that carries passengers from Guangzhou, is the first international commercial flight to land at Techo.

Techo International Airport is located in Kandal Province, Cambodia, approximately 19 km from the centre of Phnom Penh. It covers an area of ​​2,600 hectares and is being constructed in three phases. Phase I began construction in January 2020 and is scheduled for completion on 10 July 2025. Designed to the world's highest 4F standard, it is Cambodia's largest airport project ever. Upon completion of Phase I, the airport will be able to handle an annual passenger throughput of 13 million.

The airport is reportedly equipped with the largest chiller in the region, with a cooling capacity of 7,800 kilowatts, and is equipped with over 1,000 photovoltaic panels, generating up to 120 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. This will reduce carbon emissions by approximately 100,000 tons, making it one of the world's most environmentally friendly airports.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet congratulated Techo International Airport on its first day of operation on social media on 9 September. He noted that the opening of Techo will provide high-quality flight services for domestic and international passengers, further expand Cambodia's air connections with the world, and inject new impetus into the country's economic development.

Loongair launches flight to Changi from Hangzhou via Dayong on 9 October 2025

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Loongair launches scheduled flight from Hangzhou to Changi via Dayong, the gateway to Zhangjiajie, on 9 October 2025.

On 9 October 2025, according to schedules, Loongair flight GJ8997 departs from Hangzhou for Changi via Dayong at 6.30 am, transits in Dayong at 8.35 am before leaving Dayong for Changi at 10.05 am and touching down in Changi at 2.45 pm.

At 9.55 pm, flight GJ8998 takes off from Changi for Hangzhou via Dayong at 3.45 pm, stops over in Dayong at 8.25 pm before departing from Dayong for Hangzhou at 9.55 pm and landing in Hangzhou at 11.50 pm.

Loongair flies to Changi on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with its A320 aircraft. It no longer flies from Wenzhou to Changi.

Air Cambodia launches flight to Narita via Fuzhou on 26 October 2025

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Air Cambodia has brought forward its scheduled inaugural flight date to Narita from 15 May 2026 to 26 October 2025. Its scheduled flight from Techo to Narita routes via Fuzhou from 26 October 2025. It flies to Narita on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

On 26 October 2025 (Sunday), according to schedules, Air Cambodia flight K6592 departs from Techo for Narita via Fuzhou at 9.15 am, transits in Fuzhou at 1.30 pm before leaving Fuzhou for Narita at 2.40 pm and landing in Narita at 7 pm.

Air Cambodia's outbound flight for Techo takes off from Narita under flight K6593 at 8.30 pm, stops over in Fuzhou at 11.50 pm before departing for Techo at 12.50 am on 27 October 2025 and touching down in Techo at 3.30 am.

The above outbound flight departure from Narita for Techo via Fuzhou is effective for travel on Sundays and Fridays while the timings for the inbound flight to Narita from Techo and Fuzhou are confirmed on the three days.

On Wednesdays, flight K6592 is scheduled to depart from Techo for Narita via Fuzhou at 8.10 pm, stops over in Fuzhou at 11.30 pm before taking off for Techo at 12.40 am on Thursdays and arriving in Techo at 3.20 am.

Air Cambodia arrives in Techo from Narita via Fuzhou on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. It utilizes its A321 in the name of Cambodia Angkor Air for the service to Narita.

See also: https://kucinta-air.blogspot.com/2025/07/air-cambodia-initiates-flight-to-narita.html

Cambodia Airways to receive its first ATR72-600 in February 2026

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In the morning of 2 September 2025, Cambodia Airways and AVATION, a Singaporean commercial aircraft company, officially signed a contract, agreeing to a partnership agreement for AVATION's new ATR72-600 aircraft. Cambodia Airways' Director and CEO, Mr. Edison Duan, AVATION's Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Mr. Soeren Ferre, and Mr. Franck Cheung, Vice President of Marketing, attended the meeting.

Senior executives from both sides emphasized the importance of the partnership during the meeting. Mr. Edison Duan stated, "This is Cambodia Airways' first introduction of the ATR72-600 aircraft. As Cambodia's domestic airline with the largest international route network, the most destinations, and the highest service quality, this new aircraft will help us better connect Cambodia's international and domestic markets, provide passengers with more efficient transfer services, and promote regional tourism development and economic recovery." Mr. Soeren Ferre praised Cambodia Airways' future growth potential and the prospects for Cambodia's aviation and tourism industries. "We are very pleased to establish this partnership with Cambodia Airways. We will provide full support in fleet planning and the commissioning of new aircraft, helping the airline optimize its capacity layout and seize more market opportunities," he said.

The ATR72-600, built by ATR, a renowned aircraft manufacturer under the Airbus Group, has long been hailed as the "first choice" in the global regional aircraft market. Compared to regional jets, the ATR72-600 significantly improves route compatibility and overall operational efficiency, enabling Cambodia Airways to increase daily aircraft utilization while effectively controlling costs and maximizing operational benefits. This also provides a practical foundation for the airline to further explore and develop a "high-frequency, fast-turnaround, light-capacity" operating model, thereby better aligning with market trends and stimulating potential demand for domestic tourism in Cambodia and short-haul travel to neighboring countries and regions.

Cambodia Airways plans to officially introduce its first new ATR72-600 aircraft in February 2026. With the arrival of this new aircraft, Cambodia Airways' fleet structure and route network will be significantly optimized, propelling the airline from a single trunk route operation to a new stage of development with coordinated trunk and branch routes and a multi-aircraft model portfolio. This will further establish a "five-hour flight circle" with Techo as its primary operating base and Greater China as its core market, encompassing Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia in Southeast Asia, Japan and South Korea in Northeast Asia, and Central Asia.

This strategic partnership with AVATION not only marks a new stage in Cambodia Airways' fleet diversification and regional route layout, but also a key step on its path to international development. With the delivery of the new aircraft and the continued expansion of its route network, Cambodia Airways will also collaborate on codeshare and interline services with world-class international airlines, continuously improving flight connection efficiency and network connectivity. This will create an aviation operations platform that features "two highs and one excellence" (high quality, high standards, and excellent service) for the Asian market, injecting strong impetus into the leapfrog development of Cambodia's civil aviation industry.

T'way Air will be renamed as Trinity Airways, fleet livery change to start in 2026

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According to South Korean media reports, South Korean budget airline T'way Air has announced it will change its name to Trinity Airways, leveraging the rebranding to expand its integrated hotel and airline businesses. T'way Air announced on 8 September 2025 that it will officially begin building its integrated services group with the launch of a new corporate image and name change.

T'way Air explains that the new name, "Trinity" is derived from "Trinitas" in Latin symbolizing "three in one, completeness." It signifies the integration of its existing aviation business with accommodation and travel, offering customers a richer experience. The company plans to implement the name change and livery updates starting in the first half of 2026.

T'way Air enters the long-haul market in 2022, serving destinations in Oceania and Europe. In December 2022, the company launched the Incheon-Sydney route, becoming the first South Korean budget airline to operate a long-haul route in Oceania. Last May, it added the Incheon-Zagreb route, officially entering the European market. The company subsequently took over several European routes vacated by the merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, expanding its network to Rome, Paris, Barcelona ​​and Frankfurt.

Daemyung Sono Group, a hotel and resort company, officially entered the aviation industry with the acquisition of T'way Air, completing the acquisition process last June after receiving approval for a corporate merger from the Korea Fair Trade Commission.

Royal Jordanian launches flight to Dallas on 10 May 2026

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Royal Jordanian launches scheduled flight from Amman to Dallas on 10 May 2026.

According to schedules, Royal Jordanian flight RJ291 departs from Amman for Dallas on 10 May 2026 at 10.40 am, touches down in Dallas at 5.05 pm local time before leaving Dallas for Amman at 10.55 pm and arriving in Amman on 11 May 2026 at 8 pm under flight RJ292.

Royal Jordanian flies to Dallas return on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with its 787-8 Dreamliner.