Orient Aviation Daily Digest January 13, 2026
By Ryan Chase
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AirAsia X returning to Busan after two-year absence
AirAsia X (AAX) will launch nonstop flights to Busan in South Korea from its Kuala Lumpur hub from June 17. Read More »
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Fiji Airways welcomes arrival of new ATR
Fiji Airways last week added a fifth ATR 72-600 turboprop to the fleet of its Fiji Link regional unit. Read More »
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IndiGo expects to receive nine A321XLR narrowbodies this year
LCC IndiGo said it was looking forward to taking delivery of nine A321XLR aircraft in calendar 2026 from its order book for 40 of the type. Read More »
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Virgin Australia again offering checkin service for cruise passengers
Virgin Australia (VA) has re-introduced a remote checkin service at the Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal (OPT) for customers flying with the airline following the end of their cruise. Read More »
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IATA adds new India member Akasa Air
Akasa Airlines has been formally admitted as a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Read More »
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Asiana launches miles-only flights to London, Prague and Sydney
Asiana Airlines is making every seat on three return flights between Seoul Incheon and London Heathrow, Prague and Sydney across February and March available for booking with frequent flyer miles. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today’s briefs report news from BOC Aviation, China North Industries Group, Fiji Airways and Peking University. Read More »
