Orient Aviation Daily Digest February 12, 2025
By Ryan Chase
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STARLUX Airlines to touch down in Ontario, California
STARLUX Airlines will open its fourth destination between Taiwan and the U.S. on June 2 with nonstop four times a week Taipei Taoyuan-Ontario California. Read More »
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Batik Air Malaysia to launch Kuala Lumpur-Xiamen to China
Batik Air Malaysia will commence flying Kuala Lumpur-Xiamen on April 11 with a four times weekly rotation operated by 737s. Read More »
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THAI details benefits of Thai Smile integration
Thai Airways International (THAI) chief commercial officer, Korakot Chatasingha, said the integration of regional wing, Thai Smile, into the main airline, part of the “One THAI One Fly” campaign, has resulted in significant improvements in revenue and aircraft utilization and provided a seamless travel experience for passengers. Read More »
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Australia’s domestic passenger traffic improved by1% in November
Airlines operating in Australia carried 5.1 million passengers on scheduled domestic flights in November last year compared with five million in-country passengers flown in the same month in 2023. Read More »
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Global airline association reports quiet 2024 for new airlines and exits
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said overnight 28 new airlines took flight in 2024 and 19 carriers ended operations in the 12 months. Read More »
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Finnair warns pilot strike could impact wet-leases with Qantas Airways
Finnair has signalled it may terminate wet-lease agreements with Qantas Airways covering two A330-300s as its pilots intensify their threats of stoppages. Read More »
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Vietnam Airlines to add Nha Trang-Busan to its South Korea network
Vietnam’s flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, will commence daily Nha Trang-Busan on June 1 to meet demand between the two coastal cities. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today’s briefs report news from Avia Solutions, DHL Global Forwarding, Emirates Airline, HAECO Group, IndiGo, International Air Transport Association, Turkish Technic and STARLUX Airlines. Read More »