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Qantas has announced the restoration of direct flights between Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport and Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport, marking a significant development in regional aviation connectivity. The twice-weekly service launches in March 2026, operating on Boeing 737 aircraft as flight QF203/204, scheduled for Mondays and Fridays year-round. The route reinstatement adds approximately 35,000 seats annually to Papua New Guinea’s capacity and complements Qantas’ existing daily Brisbane-Port Moresby service. According to Qantas CEO International Cam Wallace, the decision reflects anticipated demand growth driven by multiple factors, particularly Papua New Guinea’s entry into the National Rugby League in 2028.

Thailand’s Aviation Sector Gets Boost as BBN Airlines Thailand Launches ACMI Operations BBN Airlines Thailand, the nation’s first specialized Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance (AC...

Vietnam Airlines has unveiled plans to launch the first-ever direct flight service between Ho Chi Minh City and Copenhagen, marking a significant expansion in connectivity between Southeast Asia and Scandinavia. The new route, commencing December 15, 2025, represents Vietnam’s inaugural nonstop air link to the Nordic region. The service will operate three times weekly using the carrier’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet, with departures from Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings. After approximately 12 hours of flight time, aircraft arrive at Copenhagen Airport (CPH) early the following morning. Return flights depart Copenhagen at midday on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, arriving in Vietnam after midnight.

Saudi Arabia is pushing forward with an ambitious aviation expansion plan that will add two more airlines to its growing fleet of national carriers, according to revelations from a senior government t...