Orient Aviation Daily Digest June 28, 2024
By Tomasz Sniedziewski
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Boeing cleared to resume wide-body deliveries to China
After a hiatus of several weeks, China’s industry regulator is allowing airline customers of Boeing’s wide-bodies to accept the aircraft types, Reuters reports. Read More »
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Asia-Pacific airline association reports “solid expansion in air passenger demand” in traffic update
In May, Asia-Pacific airlines flew 27.9 million international passengers, 23.9% more than in the same month last year, an Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) update reports. Read More »
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Japan’s jet fuel crunch curtails airline flight schedules at Tokyo Narita
Greater Tokyo Narita airport’s fuel shortfall is affecting the operations of six Asian carriers and could impact up to 57 flights a week. Read More »
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Vietnam Airlines fears insolvency if government loan not rescheduled
Vietnam Airlines (VNA) could be insolvent as early as next month unless the government agrees to a new timeframe for its repay of a state-funded loan, the National Assembly website states. Read More »
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EVA Airways to increase equity in its handling, catering and cargo businesses
EVA Airways will spend around TW$3 billion (US$ 92 million) to acquire more shares in Evergreen Airline Services Corp., Evergreen Sky Catering Corp. and Evergreen Air Cargo Services Corp. Read More »
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The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), and the China National Railway Group (CNR) signed an agreement on June 25 to promote air-rail intermodal transport. Read More »
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Etihad Cargo expands partnership with SF Airlines, adds Shenzhen to network
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has expanded its partnership with China's SF Airlines and also will launch once a week Abu Dhabi-Shenzhen to boost cargo connectivity and capacity between China, the UAE and other global destinations. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today's briefs report news from AirAsia Move, Air Mauritius, Cathay Pacific Airways, CEVA Logistics, China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited, China Airlines, Korean Air Lines, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and Pacific Airlines. Read More »