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JUNE 2025

Week 23

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 »


 

News

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 »


 

News

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 »


 

News

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 »


 

News

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 »


 

People

The oneworld airline marketing alliance appointed three senior executives - Stephan Nagel as vice president for global partnerships, Chris Kelly Singley as vice president for communications and marketing and Guido van Til as vice president for digital.


 

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 »