Orient Aviation Daily Digest June 3, 2025
By Tomasz Sniedziewski and Ryan Chase
81st IATA AGM: News Coverage
Despite tariffs, 2025 should be more profitable year for airlines than 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced updates to its 2025 airline industry financial outlook, showing improved profitability over 2024 and resilience in the face of global economic and political shifts. Read More »
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Philippines accuses AirAsia MOVE of the “unauthorised sale of air tickets” in the country
The Philippines Department of Transportation (DOTr) has issued AirAsia MOVE a cease and desist letter alleging the booking platform engaged in the “unauthorised sale of airline tickets for carriers in the Philippines at prices exceeding the approved fare structures” established by the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB). Read More »
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Taiwan’s China Airlines to interline with Southwest to boost U.S. network
Taiwan-headquartered China Airlines (CAL) is launching an interline partnership with Southwest Airlines to expand its U.S. network. Read More »
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Adelaide Airport, Virgin Australia launch program for anxious flyers
Virgin Australia (VA) is giving people who get anxious about flying, such as those with a disability, health condition or sensory sensitivities, the opportunity to experience every aspect of taking a flight without leaving the ground. Read More »
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Korean Air releases upcycled merchandise made from retired A380
Korean Air (KAL) is offering for sale products such as name tags and golf ball markers made from one of the airline’s retired A380s. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today’s briefs report news from Civil Aviation Flight University of China, Etihad Cargo, Greater Bay Airlines, Hong Kong International Aviation Academy, Sabre, SalamAir and Tag-N-Trac. Read More »