Orient Aviation Daily Digest August 18, 2025
By Ryan Chase
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Thai AirAsia returned to profit in interim 2025
Asia Aviation Public Company (AAV), parent of LCC, Thai AirAsia (TAA), has reported a net profit of 1.6 billion baht (US$49 million) for the six months to June 30 compared with a net loss of 325 million baht in the same months in 2024. Read More »
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Air China passengers flown decline in July
Air China transported 14.46 million passengers on its domestic, international and regional networks last month, down 0.4% from the 14.51 million travellers the airline flew in the same days in 2024. Read More »
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Cathay Pacific reopens upgraded Beijing Capital Airport lounge
Cathay Pacific is again welcoming eligible passengers to its premium passenger lounge at Beijing Capital Airport after completion of a 12-month makeover. Read More »
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China Eastern Airlines lifts total passengers carried by 6%
China Eastern Airlines (CEA) flew 13.7 million passengers in July compared with 12.9 million air travellers a year ago. Read More »
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Air Canada resumes flying after government orders cabin crew back to work
Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge were resuming flight operations overnight (Asia-Pacific time) after Canada’s government instructed the airline group and its cabin crew to settle their contract dispute at the negotiating table. Read More »
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China Southern Airlines exceeds 16 million passengers flown update reports
China Southern Airlines (CSA) flew 16.1 million passengers in July, up 6.3% compared with the 15.2 million customers it carried 12 months ago. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today’s briefs report news from Airports of Thailand, East Air, Eve Air Mobility, Petrolimex, ST Engineering and Vietjet. Read More »