Orient Aviation Daily Digest October 16, 2024
By Ryan Chase
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Malaysia Airlines “deeply disappointed” by A330-900 first delivery delay
“Findings identified by Airbus during the flight line stage” have pushed back the delivery of Malaysia Airlines’ first A330-900 by two months - to late November -, the airline said. Read More »
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Singapore Airlines group reports 7.9% lift in passengers in September
Singapore Airlines and its LCC, Scoot, flew a combined 3.1 million passengers in September, up 7.9% from their 2.9 million air travellers transported a year ago. Read More »
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AirAsia outlines long-term growth strategy
AirAsia is planning to increase its fleet to 76 aircraft in 2025, up from 63 airliners at present. Read More »
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Asiana Airlines boosts Seoul Incheon-San Francisco as demand builds
From October 27, Asiana Airlines will fly three more times a week between Seoul Incheon and San Francisco, increasing the Star Alliance member's schedule on the route to 10 flights weekly. Read More »
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Korean Air to end 27-year absence from Kumamoto
Korean Air (KAL) is to return to the Japanese city of Kumamoto for the first time since 1997. Read More »
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China Southern Airlines carried 13.1 million passengers in latest month
Passenger numbers flying with China Southern Airlines (CSA) rose 13.3%, to 13.7 million, in September from 12.1 million air travellers in matching 2023. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today's briefs report news from Airport Authority Hong Kong, Boeing, IndiGo and Eve Air Mobility. Read More »