Orient Aviation Daily Digest November 13, 2024
By Ryan Chase
News
Thai AirAsia parent records 3.4 billion baht profit in latest quarter
Asia Aviation Public Company (AAV) has booked a net profit of 3.4 billion baht (US$99 million) for the three months to September 30, an improvement from net losses of 1.7 billion baht in the same months in 2023. Read More »
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Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific alliance extended to October 2029
The New Zealand government has authorised the Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific alliance for five more years. Read More »
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Air China to be C929 launch customer
Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) has announced Air China is the first customer for its C929 wide-body aircraft. Read More »
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Australia’s domestic airfares increase after Rex ceases inter-city flying
Domestic airfares in Australia rose sharply in September following the entry into administration of regional carrier Rex Airlines in late July, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said this week. Read More »
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Vistara brand retired after merger with Air India finalized
The nine-year-old Vistara brand is to officially disappear following the full-service airline’s integration with Air India. Read More »
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Regional industry association reports Asia-Pacific airlines "buoyed" by strong demand
Aviation leaders attending the annual Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Assembly of Presidents are in a buoyant mood amid “resiliently strong” international passenger demand and cargo growth, the lobby group’s leadership reports. Read More »
People
Boeing has appointed Doug Ackerman vice president of quality at its commercial airplane business, local media has confirmed, citing an email to employees from Boeing CEO, Kelly Ortberg. Read More »
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Today's briefs report news from Air Canada, Airbus, Asia Digital Engineering, Avia Solutions Group, Boeing, Elbe Flugzeugwerke, Neste and ST Engineering. Read More »