Orient Aviation Daily Digest February 19, 2025
By Ryan Chase
News
Australia regulator issues draft approval of Virgin Australia-Qatar Airways alliance
In a draft determination, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said an alliance between Virgin Australia (VA) and Qatar Airways covering flights between Australia and Africa, Europe and the Middle East can go ahead. Read More »
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Korean Air beefs up Japan network with Kobe service
Korean Air (KAL) is adding Kobe to its schedule with nonstop flights from Seoul Incheon to the city to start on April 18. Read More »
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China Eastern Airlines records double-digit passenger increase
China Eastern Airlines (CEA) flew 12.7 million passengers last month, 12.4% more than the 11.3 million air travellers it carried in January 2024. Read More »
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EVA Airways unveils 787-9 premium economy seat
EVA Airways (EVA) has lifted the curtain on its new premium economy cabin that it is rolling out across its 787-9 fleet. Read More »
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SriLankan Airlines restarts Air Canada code-share
SriLankan Airlines has resumed code-sharing with Air Canada. Read More »
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Air China posts 8.5% passenger growth for January
Air China transported 13.1 million passengers on its domestic, international and regional networks last month, up 8.5% from the 12.1 million air travellers the airline carried in the same month a year ago. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today’s briefs report news from Airbus, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Pratt & Whitney, Sanad Group, Satair and Vietjet. Read More »
