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OCTOBER 2025

Week 42

Orient Aviation Daily Digest October 17, 2025

By Tomasz Sniedziewski

 

IATA WSOC Oct 16, 2025: News Coverage

Global airline association updated manual prioritizes family assistance

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its revised Emergency Response Best Practices Handbook. Read More »


 


 

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Air India in negotiations for up to 300 jets

Air India is in discussions with Airbus and Boeing for up to 300 aircraft, Reuters reports. Read More »


 

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Sun PhuQuoc Airways aims to operate 100 aircraft by 2030

Vietnam startup airline, Sun PhuQuoc Airways, intends to acquire up 100 Airbus and Boeing jets in the next five years, CEO Nguyen Manh Quan told Bloomberg Markets. Read More »


 

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Cathay Pacific upgrades membership program

Cathay Pacific has revised its membership program to deliver “a smoother, simpler and better experience for members”. Read More »


 

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More than 3.2 million international air travellers visited Japan last month

Last month was the first September to receive three million plus visitors to Japan, the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) said. Read More »


 

Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today

Today’s briefs report news from Airbus, GE Aerospace, South Korea and Vietnam Airlines. Read More »