Vietjet Air will resume flights on Con Dao with Chinese-made COMAC C909 jets after a month-long suspension. The airline has secured a six-month lease renewal with Chengdu Airlines to reactivate the aircraft, ensuring their return to service.
AeroTime spoke with Alan Lim, Director of Alton Aviation, about industry trends at Singapore Airshow 2026. Airlines have placed orders to support fleet plans, resulting in a combined backlog of over 70,000 aircraft.
Singapore Airshow 2026 concluded with record attendance, drawing 125,000 attendees over six days. The event featured aerial demonstrations, static displays of over 30 aircraft, and crucial negotiations between companies.
COMAC has sent its C919 demonstrator aircraft to Dubai ahead of the airshow, marking its Middle East debut. The aircraft will attend the show from November 17 to 21, 2025, as COMAC seeks to draw attention to its twinjet on a global stage.
Comac Business Jet (CBJ) has made its debut in VIP form at the Dubai Airshow 2025, showcasing a polished cabin walkthrough video on YouTube. The aircraft targets typical layouts and offers high-speed broadband via phased-array satellite equipment.
Global lessor Avolon has indicated that a new commercial aircraft program launch could be announced in 2027, with the Airbus A220-500, A350-2000 and Boeing 777-10X all in contention. The company's 'Up Next' report forecasts strong demand for aviation services and predicts an increase in airline profits.