Inflight Pictures : Air China Inner Mongolia B737-800

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Inflight Pictures : Lily Jet A318 takeoff from Phuket

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Inflight Pictures : FitsAir A320 from Colombo

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AirBorneo launches flight to Changi on 22 July 2026

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Air Borneo, branded as AirBorneo, is the new airline of Sarawak with flights from Kuching, Kota Kinabalu and Labuan as hubs. It launches scheduled flight to Changi from Kuching on 22 July 2026.

On 22 July 2026, according to schedules, AirBorneo flight MY363 departs from Kuching for Changi Airport Terminal 4 at 6.50 pm, touches down in Changi at 8.25 pm before leaving Changi for Kuching under flight MY364 at 9.15 pm and arriving in Kuching at 10.50 pm.

AirBorneo flies to Changi, its first foreign airport destination, daily with B737-800 aircraft. The airline has started flying to KLIA since 20 July 2026.

During the week from 20 to 25 July 2026, AirBorneo is first one of two new airlines welcome to launch inaugural flight to Changi, followed by Sun Phuquoc Airways from Phuquoc on 25 July 2026.

AirAsia X Berhad is now formally known as AirAsia Group Berhad

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AirAsia Group Berhad (hereinafter referred to as "AirAsia Group" or the "Group") has successfully changed its name from "AirAsia X Berhad" to its current name. The name change proposal was approved by shareholders at the 19th Annual General Meeting held on 25 June 2026, and subsequently registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (CCM). The new name officially took effect on 2 July 2026.

This name change is not merely an update to the company name; it signifies AirAsia Group's transformation into a stronger and more unified airline group, aiming to seize the next wave of growth opportunities in the Asian and global aviation industry. This integration further clarifies AirAsia's vision of becoming the world's first low-cost network airline, combining greater scale advantages with route connectivity and the brand's signature high cost-performance, flexible, and efficient operational characteristics. This will help the Group optimize its route network, improve operational efficiency, and continuously lower the barriers to air travel, making air travel more accessible to millions of passengers.

Tan Sri Jamaludin Ibrahim, Independent Non-Executive Chairman of the AirAsia Group, said: “The shareholders’ approval of this name change fully demonstrates their confidence in the Group’s development vision and strategic direction. This important move is not only a change of name, but also a significant milestone for AirAsia towards its vision of becoming the world’s first low-cost network airline. By integrating the Group’s aviation businesses, we will fully leverage the synergies and overall potential of our short- and medium-haul network, further enhance route connectivity, provide passengers with a seamless travel experience, and create greater value for regional and global travelers.

“With a larger fleet, a broader route network, and stronger connectivity, we are well-positioned to capitalize on future growth opportunities and continue to create greater value for shareholders, stakeholders, and passengers. As global travel demand continues to shift towards Asia and ASEAN, we are leveraging our strong capabilities to enter a new chapter of development. Upholding AirAsia’s entrepreneurial spirit, relying on sound corporate governance, rigorous and efficient execution, and the unwavering dedication of all AirAsia employees, we are confident in continuously promoting the popularization of air travel, achieving long-term sustainable development, and building a world-class aviation group for the future.”

TransNusa launches flight to Phuket from Denpasar on 9 September 2026

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Indonesian airline TransNusa has announced on Instagram that it is launching scheduled flight between Denpasar and Phuket on 9 September 2026.

According to schedules, the outgoing flight of TransNusa, 8B541, leaves Denpasar for Phuket on 9 September 2026 at 8.50 am, lands in Phuket at 11.50 am before taking off from Phuket for Denpasar at 1.50 pm under flight 8B542 and arriving in Denpasar at 6.50 pm local time.

Flight duration from Denpasar to Phuket is 4 hours.

TransNusa flies to Phuket from Denpasar on Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays and Mondays with its A320 aircraft.

Chingis Airlines launches flight to Choibalsan on 8 July 2026

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Mongolia's youngest airline, Chingis Airlines, launches direct scheduled flight from Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan Airport to Choibalsan, a Mongolian city, on 8 July 2026.

According to schedules, from 8 July 2026, the outgoing flight of Chingis Airlines departs from Chinggis Khaan for Choibalsan at 12 pm, touches down in Choibalsan at 1.30 pm before the return flight leaves Choibalsan for Chinggis Khaan at 2 pm and arrives in Chinggis Khaan at 3.50 pm.

Chingis Airlines flies to Choibalsan with its ATR72-600 turboprop on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Chingis Airlines is formed by Nomin Holding Group LLC in 2025 and first launches domestic flight to Murun from Chinggis Khaan on 1 May 2026 with the ATR72-600. It also flies to Dalanzadgad and Ulgii, two other Mongolian cities.

Online ticketing is settled by banking app scanning the QR code on Mongolia's QPay payment at Chingis Airlines' web-site https://chingisairlines.com. 

Singapore's DBS/POSB app does not support QPay QR code payments. It is suggested that Mongolia domestic flight booking be done on MIAT Mongolian Airlines' web-site which accepts foreign debit and credit card payments.

Vietjet Air launches flight to Colombo on 18 August 2026

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Vietjet Air launches non-stop scheduled flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Colombo on 18 August 2026.

On 18 August 2026, according to schedules, Vietjet Air flight VJ875 departs from Ho Chi Minh City for Colombo at 6.15 pm, arrives in Colombo at 9.50 pm before take off from Colombo for Ho Chi Minh City at 11 pm under flight VJ876 and arrives in Ho Chi Minh City at 5.55 am on 19 August 2026 with its A320 aircraft.

Vietjet Air flies to Colombo on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. It is the second Vietnamese airline to connect Vietnam with Sri Lanka after Vietnam Airlines, that launches service to Colombo on 16 August 2026.

Vietnam Airlines launches flight to Colombo on 16 August 2026

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Vietnam Airlines launches A321 scheduled flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Colombo on 16 August 2026. It flies three times a week to Colombo, with Sunday and Wednesday flights at the same timing.

On 16 August 2026 (Sunday), according to schedules, Vietnam Airlines flight VN671 departs from Ho Chi Minh City for Colombo at 7.45 pm, touches down in Colombo at 11.35 pm before leaving Colombo for Ho Chi Minh City at 12.35 am on 17 August 2026 and arriving in Ho Chi Minh City at 7.15 am under flight VN672.

On Fridays, flight VN671 leaves Ho Chi Minh City for Colombo at 9.20 pm, lands in Colombo at 1.10 am on Saturdays before flight VN672 takes off from Colombo for Ho Chi Minh City at 2.10 am and touching down in Ho Chi Minh City at 8.50 am.

Vietnam Airlines returns to Ho Chi Minh City from Colombo on Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays. 

Inflight Pictures : Congratulations to MIAT Mongolian Airlines on its 70th Anniversary on 7 July 2026!

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The above photos were shot on 4 July 2026 at Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan Airport, located in Khushig Valley under the jurisdiction of Sergelen Soum within Tov Province, Mongolia, about 50 km south of Ulaanbaatar.