Orient Aviation Daily Digest June 9, 2026
By Tomasz Sniedziewski and Ryan Chase
82nd IATA AGM and WATS: News Coverage
Sustainable Aviation Fuel levels disappointing, Asia has high potential to become major producer
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released estimates showing that global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is expected to reach around 2.4 million tonnes in 2026, representing just 0.8% of aviation fuel use, at a cost to airlines of $4.3 billion. Read More »
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ANA and Lufthansa Group’s strengthen Japan-Europe joint-venture with addition of ITA Airways
Italy flag carrier, ITA Airways, will join All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Lufthansa Group’s Europe-Japan joint-venture. Read More »
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Air India and Thai Airways to expand partnership, establish codeshare
Air India and Thai Airways International (THAI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen their partnership beyond an existing interline agreement. Read More »
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China and South Korea expand available capacity in air services agreement update
The governments of Mainland China and South Korea have agreed to increase available traffic rights for airlines of the two nations for the first time in seven years. Read More »
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Philippine Airlines upgauges Toronto route to A350-1000
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has started flying its A350-1000 widebody to Toronto Pearson from its Manila hub. Read More »
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Regional Malaysia carrier AirBorneo apologises for recent flight disruptions
Malaysia-headquartered AirBorneo has advised passengers travelling in the days ahead to confirm the status of their flight amid ongoing disruptions to its flight schedule. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today’s briefs report news from Airport Authority Hong Kong, China Southern Air Logistics, FedEx, Japan Airlines, Safran Aircraft Engines and SIA Engineering Company. Read More »
