Orient Aviation Daily Digest April 3, 2023
News
EVA Airways confirms order for five 787-9s
Taiwan-based EVA Air has finalised its deal for five additional 787-9 aircraft. Read More »
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China Eastern Airlines posts US$5.4 billion annual loss
China Eastern Airlines (CEA) has reported a net loss of 37.4 billion yuan (US$5.4 billion) for the 12 months to December 31; more than triple the 12.2 billion yuan net loss of the previous year. Read More »
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Australia’s airlines flew 4.5 million passengers on their domestic networks in January
Airlines operating in Australia transported 4.5 million passengers on their domestic networks in January, up 75.5% from 2.6 million in-country passengers carried in the same month in 2022. Read More »
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AerCap leases 737-800BCFs to Indonesian cargo airline
AerCap has signed agreements with Indonesian cargo operator, PT Rusky Aero Indonesia operating as Raindo United Services, for two leased 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighters). Read More »
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Air China losses doubled to US$5.6 billion in fiscal 2022
Air China has booked a net loss of 38.6 billion yuan (US$5.6 billion) for the 12 months to December 31 against a net loss of 16.6 billion yuan in calendar 2021. Read More »
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Qatar Airways restores Doha-Hong Kong to double daily
Qatar Airways has lifted its schedule from its home hub to the Special Administrative Region to twice a day following the addition of three more services a week from April 1. Read More »
People
Cathay Pacific Group has named Alexander McGowan as chief operations and service delivery officer. Read More »
People
Rob Watson is the new president of Rolls-Royce’s civil aerospace business succeeding Chris Cholerton, who is now group president of the engine OEM. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today's briefs report news from Boeing, GE Aerospace, Hong Kong Airlines, Hong Kong International Aviation Academy, Scoot, SIA Engineering Company, Singapore Airlines, Travelport and Vistara. Read More »