Orient Aviation Daily Digest March 6, 2026
By Tomasz Sniedziewski
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Asia-Pacific carriers raise prices on flights to Europe
Asia-Pacific airlines, offering flights that avoid the Middle East conflict zone, see a spike in demand, leading to higher prices. Read More »
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IndiGo headed to Réunion Island
India’s IndiGo said that on April 29, 2026, it will launch the Chennai-Réunion Island route, operated three times per week by Airbus A320 aircraft. Read More »
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Asiana Airlines reduced its annual net loss
Asiana Airlines posted a net loss of 136.8 billion won (US$94.7 million) in 2025, compared to a net loss of 493.8 billion won in 2024. Read More »
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Aevean, the consulting firm for the aviation and logistics industry, published data showing the second largest global air trade corridor, Asia-Middle East/South Asia-Europe, is down 39% in air cargo capacity, even as direct capacity between China and Europe increased by 26%. Read More »
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Air Tahiti Nui announces flights to Sydney, launched in December
On December 14, 2026, Air Tahiti Nui will inaugurate flights on the Papeete-Sydney route, operated twice per week by Boeing 787-9 aircraft equipped with 30 business class, 32 premium economy class, and 232 economy class seats. Read More »
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China Airlines tops airline industry in 2026 S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook
Taiwan-headquartered China Airlines (CAL) earned the top spot in the Corporate Sustainability Assessment for the global airline industry in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for 2026. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today’s briefs report news from ANA Holdings, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), IPR Conversion, Kansai Airports, and Sabre. Read More »