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SEPTEMBER 2025

Week 38

Orient Aviation Daily Digest September 15, 2025

By Ryan Chase

 

News

Air Niugini joins A220 club

Air Niugini has taken delivery of its first A220, the 25th operator of the type. Read More »


 


 

News

Air Canada to resume Mainland-Toronto links in mid-2026

Air Canada will restart nonstop four times a Toronto-Shanghai Pudong from Toronto Pearson international airport next June 3 flying the schedule with 787-9s. Read More »


 

News

Australia’s domestic business class and restricted economy fares trend lower in September

Australia’s domestic passengers intending to fly business class or purchase restricted economy tickets enjoyed air fare relief this month compared with a year ago. Read More »


 

News

Boeing CEO warns new 777-9X is falling behind certification deadlines

Boeing CEO, Kelly Ortberg, has told an investment conference a mountain of work remains to be done to certify the 777-9X. Read More »


 

News

Qantas Airways starting A321XLR operations later this month

Qantas Airways is selling tickets for flights operated by the newest addition to its fleet, the A321XLR. Read More »


 

News

Cathay Group CEO “pleasantly surprised” by Hong Kong-Saudi Arabia demand

Cathay Group CEO, Ronald Lam, said late last week demand on Cathay Pacific’s nonstop Hong Kong-Riyadh route had grown steadily in the past year. Read More »


 

People

GE Aerospace has appointed Craig Higgins to the new role of chief mechanic and architect for open fan technology.


 

Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today

Today’s briefs report news from Air India, Airport Authority Hong Kong, Avelo Airlines, Cambodia Airports, Airport Authority Hong Kong, Embraer and SITA. Read More »