Orient Aviation Daily Digest October 18, 2023
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Hong Kong Airlines to expand seasonal network to Japan
Hong Kong Airlines will boost its flight schedule to North Asia with the introduction of nonstop four times a week Hong Kong to Hokkaido’s Hakodate and Hong Kong to central Japan’s Yonago. Read More »
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Boeing forecasts 1,350 aircraft deliveries to Northeast Asia airlines in next two decades
Boeing estimates Northeast Asia carriers will accept 1,350 commercial airliners into their fleets in the 20 years to 2042. Read More »
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Air Japan on the hunt for experienced cockpit crew as it prepares for 2024 launch
ANA HOLDINGS INC. (ANA) said its new airline subsidiary, Air Japan, is inviting experienced pilots to join the medium-haul focused carrier as it moves closer to commercial flying. Read More »
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India's airlines record 12.2 million domestic air travellers in September
Airlines across India carried 12.2 million in-country passengers last month, up 18.3% from 10.4 million domestic passengers flown in September 2022, India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said. Read More »
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Fiji Airways clarifies Israel-Fiji charters following local criticism of bias
The Fiji Airways decision to fly recent Israel charter flights was based on “purely commercial considerations”, the airline said, and issued a statement to “address certain concerns raised in the media” about the recent charter flight. Read More »
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Asiana Airlines joins the route rush to Thailand
Asiana Airlines has scheduled daily nonstop flights to Chiang Mai in Thailand from its Seoul Incheon hub. Read More »
People
Virgin Australia (VA) chief development officer, David Marr, has resigned, The Australian Financial Review reports, quoting an internal memo to staff from VA CEO, Jayne Hrdlicka. Read More »
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