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SEPTEMBER 2024

Week 36

Orient Aviation Daily Digest September 4, 2024

By Tomasz Sniedziewski

 

News

Cathay Pacific Airways A350s to return to full operating schedule from September 6

Cathay Pacific Airways has conducted repairs on 15 of the Rolls-Royce XWB-97 engines that power the airline’s A350 fleet after identifying a problem with the engine type’s fuel nozzle. Read More »


 


 

News

Qatar Airways “close to a deal” for minority holding in Virgin Australia

Qatar Airways is closing in on acquisition of 20% of Virgin Australia (VA), the Australian Financial Review has been told. Read More »


 


 

News

Qantas Group to transition Melbourne-Honolulu from Jetstar to full-service Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways will launch three times a week Melbourne-Honolulu from next May 1, flying the route with A330-200s. Read More »


 

News

All Nippon Airways introduces 777 freighter equipped with AeroSHARK technology

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has started operations of a 777 freighter equipped with AeroSHARK film. Read More »


 

News

Australia reports 13.3% increase in international passengers for June

International air passengers in Australia reached 3.279 million compared to the same month in 2023. Read More »


 

News

Global airline association objects to New Zealand’s “double whammy” tourism charges

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said it is disappointed with the New Zealand Government's decision to increase the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL). Read More »


 

People

Wang Jian has resigned as board secretary, company secretary and authorized representative at China Eastern Airlines (CEA). Read More »


 

Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today

Today's briefs report news from C&L Aerospace, Nordic Aviation Capital and REX Airlines. Read More »


 

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