Air Astana Group increased China capacity by 81% this summer, expanding to seven Chinese cities as Kazakhstan strengthens its position as an east-west transit hub amid changing traffic flows caused by Middle East instability. New routes and higher frequencies are supporting connections between China, India, Central Asia, the Caucasus and Europe, while summer operational performance improved, with on-time performance reaching 86%.

SWISS plans to retire its remaining four Airbus A340-300s by early 2028, with two leaving by early 2027 and the final pair within the following year, as A350-900s replace the type. The last aircraft, HB-JMH, will be preserved at the Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne. SWISS currently operates two A350-900s with eight more on order, while affiliate Edelweiss plans to retire its remaining three A340s by mid-January 2027.

Air Cairo has placed a direct order for 15 Airbus A320neos, marking its first aircraft purchase directly from Airbus and a shift from its previously all-leased fleet strategy. The carrier currently operates 43 aircraft and plans major expansion to more than 130 aircraft by 2034, with the new owned aircraft intended to improve operational flexibility and financial efficiency.