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DECEMBER 2024

Week 49

Orient Aviation Daily Digest December 3, 2024

By Ryan Chase

 

News

Thai Airways International returns to Brussels

Thai Airways International (THAI) recommenced daily nonstop Bangkok-Brussels on December 1 flying the route with 787s-8s. Read More »


 


 

News

Malaysia on track to exceed 95 million airline passengers in full-year 2024

As a result of Malaysia's sustained post-COVID aviation recovery, it is forecast the number of air passengers flown in the country in 2024 will exceed 95 million by December 31. Read More »


 


 

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Japan Airlines completes trial of AI-powered cabin baggage analyser

Japan Airlines (JAL) is considering utilizing Artificial Intelligence technology to analyse the amount of carryon baggage on its flights following completion of a six month trial with NEC Corporation. Read More »


 

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IndiGo adding fourth nonstop India-Phuket route to regional network

IndiGo will introduce Kolkata-Phuket on December 27 flying six times a week between the two cities, flight schedules published by the LCC show. Read More »


 

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Air New Zealand forced to cut capacity for sixth consecutive month

Air New Zealand (Air NZ) reduced capacity by 2.1% year-on-year in October as a result of maintenance requirements, parts shortages and a cabin upgrade program. Read More »


 

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Thai AirAsia X targets India transit traffic with resumed Sydney route

Thai AirAsia X (TAAX) returned to Bangkok-Sydney on December 1 when an A330-300 registration HS-XTC departed Bangkok Don Mueang for the New South Wales capital as XJ382. Read More »


 

Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today

Today's briefs report news from All Nippon Airways, Brisbane Airport, Eve Air Mobility, GIC and Qantas. Read More »