Orient Aviation Daily Digest January 15, 2026
By Tomasz Sniedziewski
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2025 was the second consecutive year of profit for China’s airline industry, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), despite the fierce price competition on the domestic market, as announced at its annual work conference last week. Read More »
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Boeing records 72% increase of aircraft deliveries in 2025
Boeing delivered 600 aircraft in 2025, the highest figure since 2018, marking the 72% year-on-year increase in the number, the OEM said on January 13, 2026. Read More »
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Taiwanese airlines book strong sales in 2025
China Airlines (CAL), EVA Airways, STARLUX Airlines, and Tigerair Taiwan recorded positive sales in 2025, with China Airlines Group carriers: CAL and Tigerair, booking their highest sales on record. Read More »
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Asiana Airlines inaugurated operations at Incheon Terminal 2 in preparation for Korean Air merger
On January 14, 2026, Asiana Airlines began its operations at Incheon International Airport’s Terminal 2, after 25-years presence at Terminal 1. Read More »
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Virgin Australia extends Pets in Cabin trial until the end of July, 2026
Virgin Australia announced it will extend its Pets in Cabin trial with flights now available to book between Melbourne and the Gold Coast and Melbourne and the Sunshine Coast, until June 30, 2026. Read More »
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Crowds gather in Taipei to catch the last glimpse of All Nippon Airways Star Wars-themed jet
On January 14, 2026, the Star Wars-themed C-3PO jet operated by All Nippon Airways (ANA) arrived at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to have its special livery removed. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today’s briefs report news from AirBorneo, FedEx Asia Pacific, Heston MRO, Korean Air, Lödige Industries, Lufthansa Group, Starlink, State Administrator for Market Regulation and Trip.com Group. Read More »
