Air Cambodia

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Air Cambodia has placed an order for 20 Comac C909 regional jets, becoming the first international flag carrier to commit to the Chinese-built aircraft.

U.S. signs open skies pact with Cambodia including seventh-freedom cargo rights as Techo International Airport gains support.

Air Cambodia will use an order for up to 20 Boeing 737-8s to replace its Airbus narrowbodies and for significant fleet growth.

Boeing announced the first major narrowbody order of the Singapore Airshow on Feb. 3, unveiling a deal with Air Cambodia for up to 20 737 MAXs.

Air Cambodia has ordered a premium seating configuration from regional turboprop manufacturer ATR for the retrofit of three ATR 72-600s.

Air Cambodia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Comac for up to 20 C909s, making it the fourth carrier outside China to commit to the jet.

Cambodia’s aviation sector is picking up pace with the introduction of new international routes from Emirates and Turkish Airlines.

Cambodia Angkor Air is set for a rebrand, with the flag carrier also slated to more than double its fleet of ATR 72 turboprops.

Vietnam Airlines will reportedly sell its 49% share in Cambodian flag-carrier Cambodia Angkor Air to stem the impact from the COVID-19 crisis that has grounded all passenger flights in Vietnam.