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JANUARY 2026

Week 5

Orient Aviation Daily Digest January 29, 2026

By Tomasz Sniedziewski

 

News

India kicks off its biggest biennial airshow

On January 28, 2026, the “Wings India 2026” airshow edition was inaugurated in Hyderabad. Read More »


 

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Boeing predicts need for 3,300 new planes by 2044 for Indian and South Asian airlines

India and South Asia’s passenger air traffic will rise an average of 7% annually over the next 20 years, spurred by a growing middle class, economic growth, and airport and connectivity investments, Boeing said in its latest Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) for South Asia. Read More »


 

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Singapore Airlines announces Northern Summer 2026 schedule with increased capacity on popular routes

Singapore Airlines (SIA) said it will adjust flight frequencies and boost passenger capacity on selected routes across its global network, supporting demand for travel during the 2026 Northern Summer operating season (March 29, 2026, to October 24, 2026). Read More »


 

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Jetstar Airways’ first 787-8 arrived in Hong Kong for retrofit

Jetstar Airways commenced retrofitting of its Boeing 787-8 fleet. Read More »


 

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Batik Air Malaysia plans to increase its fleet by 10 airplanes in 2026

Batik Air Malaysia plans to add 10 aircraft this year, bringing its fleet to 63 planes, to accelerate network expansion, enhance operational resilience, and strengthen connectivity from Subang Airport. Read More »


 

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STARLUX Airlines promises to transform two A350-1000 aircraft into “flying masterpieces” in collaboration with Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama

STARLUX Airlines’ chairman, K.W. Chang, and renowned Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama jointly announced in Tokyo the collaboration “AIRSORAYAMA”. Read More »


 

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National Jet Express launches two new E190 services to Western Australia’s Pilbara region

Australia’s National Jet Express (NJE) said it has continued its growth in Western Australia in support of the Mining and Resources industry, with its services commencing at two new airports in the Pilbara region. Read More »


 

Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today

Today’s briefs report news from AB CarVal, All Nippon Airways (ANA), Boeing, Embraer, Investec Bank, Japan Airlines (JAL), Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC), Philippine Airlines (PAL), RECARO Aircraft Seating, RTX, Technion University, UPS, and Volantio. Read More »