Orient Aviation Daily Digest July 2, 2025
By Ryan Chase
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Hong Kong Airlines to open Xi’an; adds frequency on established Asia routes
From July 18, Hong Kong Airlines will operate five times a week from its home hub to Xi’an, the city famous for its Terracotta Army. Read More »
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Asia-Pacific leads world in air travel growth
The Asia-Pacific posted a 9.4% increase in May passengers, recording the fastest pace of expansion worldwide. Read More »
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IndiGo launches first long-haul route
IndiGo started three times a week Mumbai-Manchester on July 1, its first long-haul route. Read More »
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Australia’s domestic passengers increase after recent decline
Airlines in Australia flew 5.1 million passengers on domestic flights in April, up 3.2% from the 4.9 million air travellers they transported a year ago. Read More »
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Global air cargo traffic improves despite weakness in key trade lane
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said global air cargo demand has risen 2%, but noted a 10.7% decline in demand on the key Asia-North America trading route. Read More »
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Fitch upgrades Boeing outlook to stable; notes production ramp up
Fitch Ratings has lifted its outlook for Boeing to stable, from negative previously, as a result of an improvement in operations at the air framer’s key commercial aircraft unit. Read More »
People
Boeing has named former senior L3Harris, Lockheed Martin and United Technologies Corporation executive, Jesus "Jay" Malave, as chief financial officer succeeding Brian West, effective from August 15. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today’s briefs report news from All Nippon Airways, Embraer and Osaka Kansai Airport. Read More »