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AUGUST 2025

Week 34

Orient Aviation Daily Digest August 22, 2025

By Tomasz Sniedziewski

 

News

India and China to resume direct flights

India and China will restore flights between their two countries as soon as an updated Air Services Agreement is finalized. Read More »


 


 

News

China Airlines extends partnership with Southwest Airlines

Taiwan-headquartered China Airlines (CAL) has announced a collaboration with Southwest Airlines in the U.S. Read More »


 

News

Cebu Pacific adds capacity to Bangkok, Da Nang, Melbourne and Sapporo

Cebu Pacific (CEB) will increase frequencies to four international destinations by December. Read More »


 

News

China’s airlines to divide up mega Airbus order, Bloomberg exclusively reports

Major Mainland airlines have commenced carving out an order for an estimated 500 Airbus jets planned to be arriving in their fleets in the coming decade, Bloomberg Markets said. Read More »


 

News

Koala Airlines secures leases for three 737 MAXs

Australia start-up, Koala Airlines, has confirmed leases for three 737 MAXs with deliveries in 2026 and scheduled services to start later in the year. Read More »


 

News

India’s lawmakers warn of risks to flying from chronic shortage of air traffic controllers

An India parliamentary committee on aviation has warned staffing shortfalls at the country’s air safety regulator and insufficient air traffic controllers are a threat to air safety. Read More »


 

People

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has appointed Fowler Wang as Regional Representative China to strengthen its engagement in Asia.


 

Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today

Today’s briefs report news from Air Lease Corporation, Asiana Airlines, Avolon, China Airlines, ECS Group and Virgin Australia. Read More »