Orient Aviation Daily Digest August 22, 2025
By Tomasz Sniedziewski
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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 »