Orient Aviation Daily Digest July 19, 2023
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United Airlines heading nonstop to Manila
In October, United Airlines (UA) will be the first U.S. carrier to start flying nonstop to Manila when it launches a daily San Francisco-Philippines schedule, served by 777-300ERs. Read More »
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All Nippon Airways and Virgin Australia bulk up code-sharing and frequent flyer partnership
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Virgin Australia (VA) have deepened their partnership with an expanded code-share agreement and reciprocal benefits for eligible members of their frequent flyer programs. Read More »
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Japan Airlines announces first direct Tokyo-Doha route
Japan Airlines (JAL) will launch nonstop daily Tokyo Haneda-Doha in the northern hemisphere 2024 summer season to be flown by 787-9s. Read More »
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SriLankan Airlines denies retirement scheme created “brain drain” at the flag carrier
SriLankan Airlines has rebutted reports it has lost essential workers as a result of a voluntary retirement scheme. Read More »
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Regional Express leases two more 737-800s for expanding capital city network
Australia's Regional Express (Rex) has signed lease agreements that will add two 737-800s to its fleet. Read More »
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AirAsia Malaysia boosts Kuala Lumpur-Colombo to double daily
AirAsia Malaysia has increased Kuala Lumpur-Colombo to twice a day to address demand. Read More »
People
FedEx Corp has named former Atlas Air CEO, John Dietrich, as its new chief financial officer, effective from August 1. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today's briefs report news from Atkins, Aviation Industry Corporation of China, European Union Aviation Safety Agency, Hi-Air, International Air Transport Association and Plana Aero. Read More »
