Orient Aviation Daily Digest December 5, 2024
By Tomasz Sniedziewski
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Asia-Pacific led air passenger growth in October airline association reports
International Air Transport Association (IATA) October data shows Asia-Pacific carriers have maintained their lead in international passengers transported. Read More »
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Credit agency reports India’s airlines are losing money despite record air traffic demand
India’s independent investment information and credit rating agency, ICRA, is predicting the country’s aviation industry will record net losses of Rs 20 billion to 30 billion (US$230 million to US$350 million) in the current year that will continue into fiscal 2026. Read More »
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China Airlines to resume Kaohsiung-Kumamoto after five year break
Taiwan’s China Airlines (CAL) will re-start Kaohsiung-Kumamoto next February 3 with a three times a week A321neo service. Read More »
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Cathay Pacific increases Hong Kong-Christchurch seasonal capacity
Cathay Pacific Airways is increasing seats offered on Hong Kong-Christchurch flights by 88% compared with the same months a year ago. Read More »
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Asia-Pacific generating more than 56% of air cargo growth
Air freight data specialist, WorldACD Market Data, writes Asia-Pacific origin markets are continuing to contribute an outsize portion to global air cargo expansion, generating a minimum 56% market share in the sector. Read More »
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EVA Airways adds to Hello Kitty fleet with “Pinky Jet”
EVA Airways and Japan’s Sanrio have introduced a second Hello Kitty-themed jet to the Taiwanese carrier’s fleet. Read More »
People
Air India has appointed Captain Basil Kwauk, a Singapore Airlines and Vistara veteran, as its Chief Operations Officer (COO). Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today's briefs report news from Air Marshall Islands, Bombardier and Honeywell. Read More »
