Orient Aviation Daily Digest October 21, 2024
By Ryan Chase
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India’s authorities reassure flying public skies are safe following spate of bomb threats
More than 20 flights operated by Air India, IndiGo and Vistara received bomb threats in several days to October 20. Read More »
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Cathay Pacific unveils new business class seat on 777-300ER fleet
Cathay Pacific has started operations of a 777-300ER fitted with its new business class seat, Aria Suite, and refreshed long-haul premium economy and economy cabins. Read More »
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Air New Zealand begins 787 cabin upgrade program
Air New Zealand (Air NZ) has delivered the first of its 787-9s to ST Engineering for installation of the flag carrier’s new cabin product. Read More »
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Kuala Lumpur International Airport posts 17.6% increase in passengers for latest month
Malaysia Airports (MAHB) said passengers processed through Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) were higher by 17.6%, at 4.7 million, in September an improvement from four million air travellers processed through its terminals in the same month in 2023. Read More »
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Regulators remove SpiceJet from enhanced surveillance scheme
India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), after conducting 266 spot checks, has released SpiceJet from enhanced surveillance that commenced last September 13. Read More »
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Embraer delivered 16 commercial aircraft in third quarter 2024
Embraer has reaffirmed its 2024 guidance of 72-80 commercial aircraft deliveries for the year to December 31, after 16 customers accepted their ordered jets between June 1 and September 30. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today's briefs report news from AirAsia X, Capital A, Civil Aviation authorities in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, Etihad Cargo, International Civil Aviation Organisation and Spirit AeroSystems. Read More »