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DECEMBER 2022

Week 48

Orient Aviation Daily Digest December 1, 2022

 

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Global air cargo market resilient despite economic uncertainties: industry update

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said cargo tonne kilometres (CTK), a measure of demand, declined 13.6% in October compared with the same month a year ago. Read More »


 

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Capital A widens losses to US$203 million in September quarter

Malaysia-headquartered Capital A has reported a net loss of 901.3 million ringgit (US$203 million) for the three months to September 30 compared with a net loss of 887 million ringgit in the same months in 2021. Read More »


 

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Korean Air receives first A321neo; unveils lie-flat narrow body business class seat

Korean Air (KAL) has revealed the cabin configuration of its new A321neo fleet ahead of the type’s commencement of commercial operations later this month. Read More »


 

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Air New Zealand reports domestic passengers dipped below one million for the month

Air New Zealand (Air NZ) said passengers travelling on its domestic network declined 15.1%, to 905,000 in October, from 1.1 million in September. Read More »


 

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Virgin Australia applies for Qatar Airways to codeshare on Bali and New Zealand routes

Virgin Australia (VA) has applied to Australia's International Air Services Commission (IASC) for Qatar Airways to codeshare on its flights to New Zealand. Read More »


 

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ALAFCO shareholders to vote on proposed Macquarie AirFinance deal

Kuwait-based lessor, Alafco, said shareholders will be asked to vote on the proposed sale of 53 aircraft to Macquarie AirFinance in a transaction valued at US$2.2 billion. Read More »


 

Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today

Today's briefs report news from Airbus, Airports Council International (ACI) World, ArianeGroup, Atlas Air, China Southern Airlines, COMAC and HyPort. Read More »