Orient Aviation Daily Digest December 9, 2025
By Ryan Chase
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AirAsia launches new route linking popular Malaysia and Thailand tourist cities
AirAsia Malaysia will commence four times weekly nonstop flights between Penang and Phuket from March 13 next year. Read More »
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Asiana to temporarily reduce service to Los Angeles
Asiana Airlines will cut one of its two daily flights from Seoul Incheon to Los Angeles for four months next year between January and May due to a change in the carrier’s aircraft operation plan. Read More »
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Philippine Airlines takes delivery of A320
Philippine Airlines (PAL) late last week took delivery of the first of five A320 aircraft due to join the fleet in the year ahead to support the growth in its domestic operations. Read More »
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Asiana and Korean Air airline groups select Starlink for inflight connectivity
Asiana Airlines and Korean Air (KAL), as well as their regional affiliates Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul, will equip their fleets with Starlink-powered inflight connectivity. Read More »
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Qantas boosts South Pacific network
Qantas Airways will resume international flying from the Gold Coast and add a new service linking New Zealand with Samoa next year. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today’s briefs report news from DRB-HICOM Berhad, Japan Airlines, KALITTA Airlines and Spirit Aerosystems Malaysia. Read More »