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MARCH 2026

Week 11

Orient Aviation Daily Digest March 12, 2026

By Tomasz Sniedziewski

 

News

Cathay Pacific reports its highest annual profit since 2010

Cathay Pacific Airways reported a net profit of HK$10.8 billion ($1.4 billion) in 2025, up 10% from 2024, the highest result since 2010. Read More »


 


 

News

IATA: Air cargo contributed $157 billion in frontloaded trade and supported AI growth in 2025

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a report at the 19th World Cargo Symposium (WCS) in Lima, Peru, highlighting air cargo’s vital role in sustaining global trade and supporting economic growth in 2025 amid severe trade policy uncertainty. Read More »


 

News

Airlines accepted 51 Boeing aircraft in February

Boeing said it delivered 51 jets in February 2026, including 43 737 MAX jets. Read More »


 

News

Air India adds two domestic routes in October for convenient access to its tourist sites

Air India said that starting October 25, 2026, it will be operating daily flights to Khajuraho, linking the city to Delhi and Varanasi. Read More »


 

News

Southwest Airlines launches interline partnership with All Nippon Airways

As of March 10, 2026, Southwest Airlines entered an interline partnership with All Nippon Airways (ANA). Read More »


 

News

Malaysia Airlines employs its mascot in the latest “Pilot Parker” campaign

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) unveiled its latest character-led campaign, highlighting Malaysian hospitality. Read More »


 

People

Alaska Airlines has named Soojin Yu regional managing director, Asia. Read More »


 

Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today

Today’s briefs report news from Dassault Aviation, DHL Global, and New York University’s Stern School of Business. Read More »