Orient Aviation Daily Digest March 19, 2026
By Tomasz Sniedziewski
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Cathay Pacific Group reports 24% passenger traffic growth in February
Cathay Pacific and HK Express together carried more than 3.2 million passengers in February 2026, up 24% from the same period last year, Cathay Pacific Group announced. Read More »
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China Airlines reduces its aircraft orders from Airbus
Taiwan-headquartered China Airlines (CAL) has revised its fleet acquisition plan, reducing previously agreed orders for new aircraft with Airbus. Read More »
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Garuda Indonesia’s annual net loss widens
Garuda Indonesia posted a net loss of US$323 million for 2025, compared to US$72.7 million in 2024. Read More »
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India orders airlines to allocate 60% of seats for passengers to choose without additional fee
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), acting on directions from the country’s Ministry of Civil Aviation, said carriers must allocate at least 60% of seats on every flight without an additional fee, and ensure passengers on the same booking are seated together. Read More »
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The latest report published by the Australian Airports Association (AAA) shows the country’s regional airports are operating under significant financial pressure, with the typical regional airport losing around AU$200,000 (US$141,000) a year while working to keep communities connected. Read More »
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Air China to resume the Beijing-Pyongyang route
On March 30, 2026, Air China will resume flights on the Beijing Capital-Pyongyang route. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today’s briefs report news from AerCap Holdings, Airbus, Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), All Nippon Airways (ANA), Anjee Aviation, Asiana Airlines Cargo, BOC Aviation, Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), Eythos, Garuda Indonesia Group, GA Telesis Engine Services, Global GSA Group, HAECO, iFlight, Korean Air (KAL), Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group, and Tigerair Taiwan. Read More »