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JANUARY 2026

Week 3

Orient Aviation Daily Digest January 16, 2026

By Tomasz Sniedziewski

 

News

Air India enters into codeshare agreement with Saudia

Air India and Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, have signed a codeshare agreement that will take effect in February. Read More »


 

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Iran temporarily closes its airspace affecting air traffic

Iran has closed its airspace for nearly five hours on Wednesday, January 15, 2026, amid concerns about possible military action by the U.S. in the country. Read More »


 

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Air Cambodia unveils new brand identity and aircraft livery

Air Cambodia unveiled a transformative new brand identity and aircraft livery at a ceremony held at Techo International Airport on January 15, 2026. Read More »


 

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Tigerair Taiwan announced its 2026 development blueprint: new services, product upgrades, transferring passengers in Taiwan

On January 8, 2026, Tigerair Taiwan announced its development strategy following December’s order of 15 Airbus A321neo aircraft, focusing on offering new services, product upgrades, and tapping into passenger transferring opportunities. Read More »


 

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Hong Kong International Airport records 15% increase in passenger number in 2025

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) said it handled 61 million passenger trips in 2025. Read More »


 

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Malaysia Aviation Group prepares to operate up to 198 additional flights during Lunar New Year

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) announced it will operate more than 2,400 flights during the upcoming Lunar New Year (LNY) travel period, including up to 198 additional services operated by Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and Firefly. Read More »


 

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Analysts see Sinopec-CNAF merger announced by China as a way to boost SAF production

The merger of China Petroleum and Chemical, better known as Sinopec, and China National Aviation Fuel Group (CNAF) could aid the aviation industry’s carbon reduction goals and create scope for cheaper jet fuel, according to market observers. Read More »


 

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