Orient Aviation Daily Digest May 18, 2026
By Ryan Chase
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AirAsia X reports quarterly net loss of 154 million ringgit
AirAsia X (AAX) has reported a net loss of 154.9 million ringgit (US$39 million) for the three months to March 31 2026. Read More »
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Greater Bay Airlines boosts Japan network with seasonal Okinawa offering
Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) is launching a new seasonal service linking Hong Kong with Okinawa. Read More »
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SIA Group reports 7.5% passenger growth for April
Singapore Airlines Group (SIA) flew 3.6 million passengers in April, an increase of more than 250,000 travellers from the 3.4 million carried in the same month in 2025. Read More »
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China commits to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft: Report
China signed an initial commitment to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft. Read More »
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Cebu Pacific swings to net loss in Q1
Cebu Pacific reported a net loss of 419.9 million peso (US$7 million) for the three months to March 31 2026, compared with net profit of 465.9 million peso in the same three months in 2025. Read More »
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Virgin Australia upgrades airport and mobile app checkin
Virgin Australia (VA) is introducing new checkin kiosks and bag tag printers at 10 domestic airports in Australia, as well as adding more functionality to its mobile app to make it easier and quicker for passengers to complete pre-flight formalities. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today’s briefs report news from Airports of Thailand, Innovative Aerosystems and Sabre. Read More »
