Orient Aviation Daily Digest March 13, 2026
By Tomasz Sniedziewski
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Asian markets face the threat of aviation fuel shortages due to Middle East conflict
Australian Government Transport Minister Catherine King and Energy Minister Chris Bowen held talks with Qantas, Virgin Australia, and other members of the transport industry on Thursday, seeking to reassure them about fuel supplies in the face of the growing prospect of a critical fuel shortage, the Financial Review reported. Read More »
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Air New Zealand to cancel 5% of its flights due to fuel price surge
Air New Zealand (Air NZ) will cancel 5% of its flights, or around 1,100 services, through early May due to the surging jet fuel prices. Read More »
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EVA Airways records over 17% passenger revenue increase in February
Taiwan’s EVA Airways flew 1,164,317 passengers in February 2026, 11.6% more than during the same month a year ago. Read More »
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Korean Air regains full ownership of in-flight catering and duty-free operations
Korean Air (KAL) has announced plans to acquire the remaining 80% stake in Korean Air C&D Service from Hahn & Company for KRW 750 billion (US$506 million). Read More »
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Vietnam Airlines to launch Ho Chi Minh City - Phuket service next month
Vietnam Airlines announced that on April 2, 2026, it will launch the Ho Chi Minh City-Phuket route, operated five times per week, using Airbus A321 aircraft. Read More »
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China Airlines chooses Airbus A350-900 as its second Pokemon-themed jet
Taiwan-headquartered China Airlines (CAL) unveiled its second "Pikachu-themed aircraft CI2" made in collaboration with The Pokémon Company. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today’s briefs report news from Air India, Amadeus, Andawell Science and Technology, BOC Aviation Limited, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), De Havilland Aircraft of Canada, HAECO, International Air Transport Association (IATA), and Singapore Airlines (SIA). Read More »
