Friday, 30 May 2025

Air Cambodia's first ATR72-600 received on 27 May 2025 begins scheduled flights on 28 May 2025

 Report by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA         Images : Air Cambodia Facebook, Video Screenshot



Air Cambodia is proud to announce the arrival of its first brand-new ATR 72-600 aircraft, in Phnom Penh on 27 May 2025. This milestone marks the beginning of a new era in the airline’s ongoing efforts to modernize its fleet, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen domestic and regional connectivity.


On 28 May 2025, the ATR72-600 aircraft starts its maiden passenger flight from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Angkor followed by flight to Sihanouk from Angkor. On 30 May 2025, it launches its first international scheduled flight to Ho Chi Minh City.


The ATR 72-600 is known for its excellent fuel efficiency—consuming 15–20% less fuel than older aircraft—and its ability to operate on short runways, making it ideal for Cambodia’s airport network. Passengers will enjoy a quieter, more comfortable cabin, with wider seat pitch and modern amenities. Fully compliant with ICAO’s latest environmental standards and trusted by over 200 airlines globally, the ATR 72-600 is a smart, reliable choice for regional operations.

Inflight Pictures : West Air A319

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Qingdao Airlines launches flight to Shizuoka on 17 July 2025

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Qingdao Airlines launches direct scheduled flight from Qingdao to Shizuoka on 17 July 2025.

On 17 July 2025, according to schedules, Qingdao Airlines flight QW9905 departs from Qingdao to Shizuoka at 3 pm, touches down in Shizuoka at 7 pm before leaving Shizuoka for Qingdao at 7.50 pm and arriving in Qingdao at 10.05 pm under flight QW9906.

Qingdao Airlines flies to Shizuoka with its A320 aircraft on Thursdays.

Qanot Sharq launches flight to Daxing on 4 July 2025

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Uzbek airline Qanot Sharq launches direct scheduled flight from Tashkent to Beijing Daxing Airport on 4 July 2025.

On 4 July 2025, according to schedules, Qanot Sharq flight HH867 departs from Tashkent for Daxing at 3.40 pm, touches down in Daxing at 12.10 am on 5 July 2025 before leaving Daxing for Tashkent at 1.40 am and landing in Tashkent at 5.20 am under flight HH868.

Qanot Sharq flies to Daxing on Fridays and Sundays and returns to Tashkent on Saturdays and Mondays with its A321neo aircraft.

Thursday, 29 May 2025

Spring Airlines launches flight from Ningbo to Hanoi on 1 July 2025

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Spring Airlines launches scheduled flight from Ningbo to Hanoi on 1 July 2025.

On 1 July 2025, based on schedules, Spring Airlines flight 9C9605 departs from Ningbo for Hanoi at 11.30 pm, touches down in Hanoi at 1.55 am on 2 July 2025 before leaving Hanoi for Ningbo at 4.25 am under flight 9C9606 and arriving in Ningbo at 8.40 am.

Spring Airlines flies from Ningbo to Hanoi on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and returns to Ningbo on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays with its A320 aircraft.

Qanot Sharq postpones inaugural flight to Busan to 8 June 2025

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Uzbek airline Qanot Sharq has postponed its inaugural flight to Busan from 3 June 2025 to 8 June 2025 and the plane type has also been changed to A321neo from A330-300.

According to revised schedules, Qanot Sharq flight HH825 departs from Tashkent to Busan at 12.50 am, touches down in Busan at 11.30 am before leaving Busan for Tashkent at 1.40 pm and arriving in Tashkent at 6 pm under flight HH826.

Qanot Sharq flies to Busan on Sundays from 8 June 2025 to 1 July 2025.

Flydubai postpones inaugural flights to Vilnius and Riga to December 2025

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Flydubai has postponed inaugural flights to Vilnius and Riga from December 2024 to December 2025. Below are the adjusted flight schedules:-

From 11 December 2025, Flydubai flight FZ1263 departs from Dubai for Vilnius at 5.30 pm, touches down in Vilnius at 10.35 pm before leaving Vilnius for Dubai at 11.35 pm and arriving in Dubai at 8.20 am under flight FZ1264. Flight days are on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

From 12 December 2025, Flydubai flight FZ1441 leaves Dubai for Riga at 4.55 pm, lands in Riga at 10.20 pm before taking off from Riga for Dubai at 11.20 pm and touching down in Dubai at 8.15 am under flight FGZ1442. Flight days are on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Flydubai flies to Vilnius and Dubai with its 737 MAX 8 aircraft.

Flydubai launches flights to Chisinau and Iasi from September 2025

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UAE low-cost airline Flydubai is expanding its route network in Europe. In September 2025, it launches scheduled flights to Chisinau, the capital of Moldova, and Iasi, Italy.

On 17 September 2025, Flydubai flight FZ781 departs from Dubai for Chisinau at 9.25 am, touches down in Chisinau at 1.40 pm before leaving Chisinau for Dubai at 2.50 pm and landing in Dubai at 9 pm under flight FZ782. Flight operation days are Wednesdays and Sundays.

On 19 September 2025, Flydubai flight FZ783 takes off from Dubai for Iasi at 9.25 am, lands in Iasi at 1.45 pm before departing from Iasi for Dubai at 2.45 pm and arriving in Dubai at 9 pm under flight FZ784. Flight operation days are Tuesdays and Fridays.

Flydubai flies to Chisinau and Iasi with its 737 MAX 8 aircraft.


Wednesday, 28 May 2025

West Air launches flight from Hefei to Hanoi on 21 June 2025

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West Air launches direct scheduled flight from Hefei to Hanoi on 21 June 2025.

On 21 June 2025, according to schedules, West Air flight PN6549 departs from Hefei for Hanoi at 9.05 am, touches down in Hanoi at 11 am local time before leaving Hanoi for Hefei at 12.05 pm and arriving in Hanoi at 3.35 pm under flignt PN6550.

West Air flies between Hefei and Hanoi on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with its A320 aircraft.

West Air launches flight from Hanoi to Enshi on 12 June 2025

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West Air launches direct scheduled flight from Hanoi to Enshi, China on 12 June 2025. 

On 12 June 2025, according to schedules, West Air flight PN6536 departs from Hanoi for Hefei at 9.20 am, touches down in Enshi at 12.15 pm local time before leaving Enshi at 1.25 pm and arriving in Hanoi at 3.05 pm under flignt PN6535.

West Air flies between Hanoi and Enshi on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with its A320 aircraft.

This is the first time the airline is basing an aircraft in Hanoi Noi Bai Airport months after it launches night scheduled flight from Chongqing to Hanoi. Initially, flight PN6575 departs from Chongqing to Hanoi at 6.55 pm and arrives in Hanoi at 8 pm. Flights are on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

With the addition of return flight to Enshi, the return flight from Chongqing to Hanoi will be discontinued.


Sunday, 25 May 2025

Hanoi=Con Dao=Ho Chi Minh routes launched with C909s on 19 April 2025

Report, photo copyright by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA


On 19 April 2025, two C909 aircraft wet-leased by Chengdu Airlines to Vietjet Air officially launch the "Hanoi = Con Dao = Ho Chi Minh" routes, marking the start of commercial operations of Chinese commercial aircraft in Vietnam.

Wet leasing is an internationally accepted aircraft leasing method. The lessor not only provides aircraft, but also provides support in terms of crew, safety management, maintenance guarantee and operation control. In response to VietJet Air's wet-lease of C909 aircraft, the lessor Chengdu Airlines has set up a special team to actively promote various preparations and use its rich experience in operating C909 aircraft to efficiently ensure the smooth operation of the aircraft in Vietnam.

Vietjet Air is the first private airline in Vietnam. It mainly operates domestic routes in Vietnam and international routes in the Asia-Pacific region. Its annual passenger transport volume ranks among the top in Vietnam. Vietjet Air's wet-lease of two C909 aircraft will further enhance its fleet capacity, enrich the regional route network, and help the development of Vietnam's air transport market.

To date, three overseas airlines, namely, TransNusa, Lao Airlines and Vietjet Air, have used C909 aircraft to open 15 routes in Southeast Asia, transporting more than 250,000 passengers.

Chengdu Airlines launches flight to Chiangmai on 27 March 2025

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Chengdu Airlines has launched regular scheduled flight from Tianfu to Chiangmai on 27 March 2025. During the first week, operation days are Wednesday and Friday.

On 27 March 2025, Chengdu Airlines flight EU2861 departs from Tianfu for Chiangmai on 27 March 2025 at 7.12pm (scheduled time 7.05 pm), touches down in Chiangmai at 8.24 pm (scheduled time 8.45 pm) before leaving Chiangmai for Tianfu at 9.46 pm (scheduled time 9.45 pm) and landing in Tianfu at 12.43 am (scheduled time 1.05 am) under flight EU2862.

From 1 April 2025, Chengdu Airlines flies to Chiangmai three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays with the following schedules:-

Flight EU2861 takes off from Tianfu for Chiangmai at 7.20 pm, lands in Chiangmai at 9.05 pm before leaving Chiangmai for Tianfu at 10.05 pm and arriving in Tianfu at 1.20 am under flight EU2862.

The above flights are operated by Chengdu Airlines' A320 jet. 

Chengdu Airlines is the low-cost subsidiary of Sichuan Airlines.



Saturday, 24 May 2025

Greater Bay Airlines launches flight to Phu Quoc on 16 July 2025

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Hong Kong private airline Greater Bay Airlines is launching scheduled flight from Hong Kong to Phu Quoc on 16 July 2025.

Here are the following schedules:-

On Wednesdays, GBA flight HB520 departs from Hong Kong for Phu Quoc at 8.35 am, touches down in Phu Quoc at 10.35 am before leaving Phu Quoc for Hong Kong at 11.30 am and landing in Hong Kong at 3.20 pm under flight HB521.

On Saturdays, GBA flight HB520 departs from Hong Kong for Phu Quoc at 5.05 pm, touches down in Phu Quoc at 7.10 pm before leaving Phu Quoc for Hong Kong at 8.05 pm and landing in Hong Kong at 11.55 pm under flight HB521.

On Sundays, GBA flight HB520 departs from Hong Kong for Phu Quoc at 4 pm, touches down in Phu Quoc at 5.55 pm before leaving Phu Quoc for Hong Kong at 7 pm and landing in Hong Kong at 10.50 pm under flight HB521.

The above flight timings are effective for travel until 31 August 2025 with GBA's B737-800 aircraft.


Inflight Pictures : Mahan Air A340-600

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Friday, 23 May 2025

Air Canada launches Dreamliner flights to Lima from 5 December 2025

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Air Canada launches direct 787-8 Dreamliner flights to Lima from 5 December 2025. The first flight from Toronto to Lima takes off on 5 December 2025 while the non-stop flight from Montreal to Lima follows on 6 December 2025.

According to schedules, Air Canada flight AC86 leaves Toronto for Lima on 5 December 2025 at 9.10 pm, lands in Lima at 5.10 am on 6 December 2025 before taking off from Lima for Toronto at 8 am under flight AC87 and arriving in Toronto at 3.55 pm. Operation days are Tuesdays and Fridays for AC86 and Thursdays and Sundays for AC87.

On 6 December 2025, Air Canada flight AC88 departs from Montreal for Lima at 6 pm, touches down in Lima at 2.25 am on 7 December 2025 and leaves Lima for Montreal at 8 am and lands in Montreal at 4.20 pm under flight AC89.

Air Canada flies to Lima from Montreal on Wednesdays and Saturdays. 

Cathay Pacific resumes flight to Adelaide on 11 November 2025

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Cathay Pacific resumes direct scheduled flight from Hong Kong to Adelaide on 11 November 2025.

On 11 November 2025, according to schedules, Cathay Pacific flight CX173 departs from Hong Kong for Adelaide at 11.30 pm, touches down in Adelaide at 10.30 am on 12 November 2025 and leaves Adelaide for Hong Kong under flight CX174 at 12 pm and arrives in Hong Kong at 5.40 pm.

Cathay Pacific flies to Adelaide with its A350-900 aircraft on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. It returns to Hong Kong from Adelaide on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Adelaide is the fourth new destination for Cathay Pacific in 2025 after Urumqi (first flight on 28 April 2025 using A333 aircraft), Munich (first flight on 16 June 2025 using A359 aircraft) and Brussels (inaugural flight on 3 August 2025 using A359 aircraft).

Spring Airlines launches flight to Hanoi on 2 July 2025

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Spring Airlines launches direct scheduled flight from Pudong to Hanoi on 2 July 2025 as demand for Vietnam travel has exceeded demand for Thailand travel.

On 2 July 2025, according to schedules, Spring Airlines flight 9C6967 departs from Pudong for Hanoi at 11.10 pm, touches down in Hanoi at 1.55 am on 3 July 2025 before leaving Hanoi for Pudong at 4.25 am and arriving in Pudong at 8.40 am under flight 9C6968.

Spring Airlines flies to Hanoi with its A320 aircraft on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays and returns to Pudong from Hanoi on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays. 

Hanoi is the first Vietnamese destination for Spring Airlines and the airline competes with China Eastern's A330 jet on the route.

Centrum Air launches flight to Istanbul on 30 May 2025

 Report by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA     Image : Centrum Air


Centrum Air has updated its flight schedules to Istanbul from Tashkent. The first scheduled flight to Istanbul from Tashkent takes place on 30 May 2025.

On 30 May 2025, according to schedules, Centrum Air flight C6305 departs from Tashkent for Istanbul at 6.40 pm, touches down in Istanbul at 10.10 pm before leaving Istanbul for Tashkent at 1.10 pm on 31 May 2025 and landing in Tashkent at 7.50 pm under flight C6306.

The above timings are effective for travel on Fridays and Tuesdays for the outbound flights from Tashkent while flight C6306 returns to Tashkent on Saturdays and Wednesdays.

On Wednesdays and Sundays, flight C6305 takes off from Tashkent for Istanbul at 10,15 pm, arrives in Istanbul at 1.45 am before departing from Istanbul for Tashkent at 4.20 pm on Thursdays and Mondays and arriving in Tashkent at 11 pm under flight C6306.

The above flights are operated by Centrum Air's A321neo aircraft.

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

Air Cambodia launches flight from Suvarnabhumi to Sihanouk on 22 May 2025

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On 21 May 2025, Air Cambodia announces through Facebook that it is launching direct scheduled flight from Suvarnabhumi to Sihanouk on 22 May 2025.

On 22 May 2025, according to schedules, Air Cambodia flight  K6727 departs from Suvarnabhumi for Sihanouk at 10.20 am, touches down in Sihanouk at 11.35 am before leaving Sihanouk under flight K6726 for Suvarnabhumi at 12.20 pm and arriving in Suvarnabhumi at 1.35 pm.

Air Cambodia flies between Suvarnabhumi and Sihanouk on Thursdays and Sundays with its A320 aircraft.

Sunday, 18 May 2025

Qanot Sharq postpones inaugural flight to Pudong to 3 July 2025

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Qanot Sharq has postponed its inaugural flight to Pudong from 2 June 2025 to 3 July 2025.

On 3 July 2025, according to schedules, Qanot Sharq flight HH865 departs from Tashkent for Pudong at 6.50 pm, touches down in Pudong at 5 am on 4 July 2025 before leaving Pudong for Tashkent at 6.40 am and arriving in Tashkent at 11.50 am under flight HH866. 

The above flights operated by Qant Sharq's A330 aircraft are effective for travel on Thursdays (Tashkent-Pudong) and on Tuesdays and Fridays (Pudong-Tashkent). On Mondays, flight HH865 leaves Tashkent at 7 pm and arrives in Pudong at 6.50 pm.