Orient Aviation Daily Digest October 22, 2024
By Ryan Chase
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Qantas to pay out millions in compensation for illegal outsourcing of ground staff
Qantas Airways is facing a compensation bill in the vicinity of A$100 million (US$67 million) for its 2020 decision to illegally outsource the jobs of 1,700 ground handlers. Read More »
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Finnair to increase Mainland and Japan networks in 2025
Finnair will add flights to Asia in the 2025 northern hemisphere summer season. Read More »
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Eastar Jet orders more 737 MAX 8s
Eastar Jet has committed to the acquisition of 12 737 MAX 8s with deliveries scheduled for next year and in 2026. Read More »
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HK Express announces 10th destination to Japan
Cathay Group’s 100% subsidiary, HK Express, will commence flying to Shizuoka on December 17 opening the first nonstop route between Hong Kong and the central Honshu city. Read More »
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Japan Airlines domestic passenger traffic increased 4.8% in September
Japan Airlines (JAL) transported three million passengers on its domestic network last month from the 2.8 million passengers it flew a year earlier. Read More »
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Australia’s air fares continue to track higher
Australian government data reports domestic air fares are trending upwards for a second consecutive month. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today's briefs report news from Air Niugini, Air White Whale, Boeing, Emirates SkyCargo and SITA. Read More »