Friday, 23 January 2026

Inflight Picture : Arkia Israeli Airlines A330 operated by Hifly Malta

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Cambodia Airways launches flights to Nanjing and Vientiane on 29 January 2026

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After the successful launch of scheduled flight from Sihanouk to Tianfuon 21 January 2026, Cambodia Airways has announced the launches of its scheduled flights from Techo to Nanjing and Vientiane with effect from 29 January 2026.

According to Cambodia Airways' web-site, Cambodia Airways flight KR909 departs from Techo for Nanjing at 7.40 am on 29 January 2026 (Thursday), touches down in Nanjing at 12.50 pm before leaving Nanjing for Techo at 1.50 pm and arriving in Techo at 5.15 pm under flight KR910.

The above timings are effective for travel on Thursdays and Saturdays.

On Mondays, flight KR909 leaves Techo for Nanjing at 3.30 pm, arrives in Nanjing at 8.50 pm before taking off from Nanjing for Techo at 9.50 pm and arriving in Techo at 1.10 am on Tuesdays under flight KR910.

The above flights are operated by Cambodia Airways' A320 jet.


Cambodia Airways flight KR765 takes off from Techo for Vientiane at 2.10 pm on 29 January 2026, lands in Vientiane at 3.55 pm before departing from Vientiane for Techo at 4.55 pm and arriving in Techo at 6.50 pm under flight KR766.

Cambodia Airways flies to Vientiane on Thursdays and Sundays with its A319 aircraft.

Air Canada launches flight to Sapporo on 17 December 2026

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Air Canada launches flight from Vancouver to Sapporo on 17 December 2026.

On 17 December 2026, according to schedules, Air Canada flight AC55 departs from Vancouver for Sapporo at 1.25 pm, touches down in Sapporo at 3.35 pm before leaving Sapporo for Vancouver under flight AC56 at 7.55 pm and landing in Vancouver at 11.10 am on 18 December 2026.

Air Canada flies to Sapporo on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays with its 787-8 Dreamliner and lands in Vancouver on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Batik Air Malaysia launches flight to Xining on 18 April 2026

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Batik Air Malaysia launches scheduled flight from KLIA to Xining on 18 April 2026.

On 18 April 2026, according to schedules, Batik Air Malaysia flight OD686 departs from KLIA for Xining at 4 pm, touches down in Xining at 9.30 pm before leaving Xining for KLIA at 11.30 pm under flight OD887 and arriving in KLIA at 5.15 am on 19 April 2026.

Batik Air Malaysia flies to Xining on Saturdays with its A330-300 aircraft.

Qanot Sharq launches flight to Frankfurt on 31 March 2026

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Uzbek airline Qanot Sharq launches scheduled flight from Tashkent to Frankfurt on 31 March 2026.

On 31 March 2026, according to schedules, Qanot Sharq flight HH491 departs from Tashkent for Frankfurt at 9.50 am, touches down in Frankfurt at 12.50 pm before taking off from Frankfurt for Tashkent at 2.50 pm under flight HH492 and arriving in Tashkent at 2.10 am on 1 April 2026.

Qanot Sharq flies to Frankfurt on Tuesdays and Fridays with its A321/A321neo aircraft.

Sun PhuQuoc Airways launches international flight from Phu Quoc on 29 March 2026

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Sun PhuQuoc Airways launches non-stop scheduled flight from Phu Quoc (or Phuquoc) to Taoyuan on 29 March 2026. 

On 29 March 2026, according to schedules, Sun PhuQuoc flight 9G510 departs from Phu Quoc for Taoyuan at 11.30 am, touches down in Taoyuan at 4.10 pm before leaving Taoyuan for Phu Quoc at 5.35 pm and arriving in Phu Quoc at 8.25 pm under flight 9G511.

Sun PhuQuoc Airways flies to Taoyuan on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and weekends with its A321/A321neo aircraft with a flying duration of 3 hours 50 minutes.

Taoyuan is Sun PhuQuoc Airways' first foreign airport destination. The airline plans to launch flight to Kaohsiung in the third quarter of 2026. Other prospective airport destinations on Sun PhuQuoc Airways' radar include Changi, Suvarnabhumi, Busan, Incheon and Hong Kong.

Thursday, 22 January 2026

Inflight Pictures : Capital Airlines A320

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THAI launches its first A321neo flight to Changi on 22 January 2026

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Thai Airways International (THAI, in short) has launched its first A321neo commercial flight to Changi from Suvarnabhumi on 22 January 2026.

On 22 January 2026, THAI flight TG413 departs from Suvarnabhumi for Changi at 11.33 am (scheduled time 11.30 am) , touches down in Changi at 3.20 pm (scheduled time 2.50 pm) before leaving Changi for Suvarnabhumi at 4.38 pm (scheduled time 3.55 pm) and arriving in Suvarnabhumi at 6.05 pm (scheduled time 5.15 pm) under flight TG414.

THAI flies to Changi daily. Only the flight pair TG413/TG414 is operated by the new A321neo.

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

WestJet launches flight to Sao Paulo on 8 November 2026

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Canadian low-cost carrier WestJet launches scheduled flight from Calgary for Sao Paulo on 8 November 2026.

On 8 November 2026, according to schedules, WestJet flight WS54 departs from Calgary for Sao Paulo st 10.45 pm, lands in Sao Paulo at 3.35 pm before leaving Sao Paulo for Calgary at 7.40 pm and arriving in Calgary at 5.15 am on 9 November 2026 under flight WS55.

WestJet flies to Sao Paulo with its 787-9 Dreamliner on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays and lands in Calgary on Wednesdays, Fridays and Mondays.

Vietjet Air launches flight to Shizuoka on 28 April 2026

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Vietjet Air laucnhes thrice-weekly scheduled flight from Hanoi to Shizuoka on 28 April 2026.

On 28 April 2026, Vietjet Air flight VJ1980 departs from Hanoi for Shizuoka at 2.40 am, lands in Shizuoka at 9.30 am local time before leaving Shizuoka for Hanoi under flight VJ1981 at 10.30 am and arriving in Hanoi at 2 pm local time.

Vietjet Air flies to Shizuoka on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays with its A320 jet.

Air India Express launches three daily flights to Doha and Dubai on 29 March 2026

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Air India Express launches three daily scheduled flights from Bengaluru to Doha as well as from Hyderabad to Dubai on 29 March 2026.



On 29 March 2026, Air India Express flight IX999 departs from Bengaluru for Doha at 8.35 pm, touches down in Doha at 10.25 pm before taking off from Doha for Bengaluru at 11.25 pm and landing in Bengaluru at 6.15 am on 30 March 2026 under flight IX998.

On the same day of 29 March 2026, flight IX920 leaves Bengaluru for Dubai at 8.10 pm, lands in Dubai at 10.40 pm before departing from Dubai for Bengaluru at 11.40 pm and arriving in Bengaluru at 5.25 am on 30 March 2026 under flight IX921.


Early on 29 March 2026, the first inaugural flight IX951 takes off from Hyderabad for Dubai at 6.50 pm, lands in Dubai at 9.30 pm before departing under flight IX952 from Dubai for Hyderbad at 11.10 pm and touching down in Hyderabad at 4.50 am under flight IX952 on 30 March 2026.

The above flights are operated by Air India Express' 737 MAX 8 aircraft.

AirAsia launches flight to Batam on 13 March 2026

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AirAsia launches daily scheduled flight from KLIA to Batam on 13 March 2026.

On 13 March 2026, according to schedules, AirAsia flight AK471 departs from KLIA for Batam at 8.05 am, touches down in Batam at 8.11 am before taking off from Batam for KLIA at 8.45 am and arriving in KLIA at 10.55 am under flight AK472.

AirAsia flies to Batam with its A320/A320neo aircraft.




Batik Air Malaysia launches flight to Guangzhou on 10 March 2026

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Batik Air Malaysia launches scheduled flight from KLIA to Guangzhou on 10 March 2026.

On 10 March 2026, according to schedules, Batik Air Malaysia flight OD662 departs from KLIA for Guangzhou at 10.20 pm, touches down in Guangzhou at 2.20 am on 11 March 2026 before leaving Guangzhou for KLIA at 3.20 am and arriving in KLIA at 7.20 am under flight OD663.

Batik Air Malaysia flies to Guangzhou on Tuesdays and Saturdays with its B737-800 aircraft before returning to KLIA on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Air Cambodia has signed agreements to purchase 20 B737-8 and 20 C909 planes

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




According to the Khmer Times, Air Cambodia issued a press release on 15 January 2026 announcing that it has signed agreements with Boeing to purchase 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8 (B737-8) aircraft and with Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) to purchase 20 C909 aircraft. This news was announced at the unveiling ceremony of Air Cambodia's new logo and new aircraft livery at Techo International Airport in Cambodia.

The new logo of Air Cambodia is inspired by the national bird of Cambodia, the Tror Yorng (meaning Giant Ibis in English). In Cambodian traditional culture, the Tror Yorng is regarded as a symbol of protection, strength and sacred auspiciousness. The new logo features a bird's beak tilted upwards at a 45-degree angle, cleverly integrating the bird's 18 feathers with aircraft engine blades, symbolizing soaring ambitions and powerful performance. 

The ibis' body, however, is not seen.

In terms of visual design, the new livery uses royal blue as the main colour, complemented by gold, white and red, expressing Air Cambodia's unwavering pursuit of faith in the skies and professional authority, while striving to interpret the noble Khmer culture, a tranquil flight experience and warm in-flight service.

Inflight Pictures : Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) A359

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