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JANUARY 2026

Week 4

Orient Aviation Daily Digest January 22, 2026

By Tomasz Sniedziewski

 

News

China’s airline industry prepares for Spring Festival travel rush

China’s airline industry is expecting a record Spring Festival travel rush in 2026, boosted by strong demand for family reunions, tourism, and student travel. Read More »


 

News

Vietnam’s market sees new entrant, Crystal Bay Airlines

A new carrier, Crystal Bay Airlines, has joined Vietnam’s aviation market with a charter capital of VND300 billion (US$11.4 million), the Vietnam News Agency reported. Read More »


 

News

STARLUX Airlines strengthens Taichung hub with Kumamoto route launch in March

Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines announced that on March 31, 2026, it will launch the Taichung-Kumamoto route operated three times per week with Airbus A321neo aircraft. Read More »


 

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Skymark Airlines introduces Boeing 737 MAX 8 operations in Northern Summer 2026

On January 20, 2026, Japan’s Skymark Airlines outlined its Northern Summer 2026 schedule (March 29, 2026, until October 24, 2026), with the introduction of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft marked as a highlight. Read More »


 

News

Global Airline Association and CFM International renew Pro-Competitive Agreement on Engine Maintenance

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the renewal of an agreement with CFM International (CFM) through February 2033, supporting increased competition in the market for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for engines manufactured by the OEM. Read More »


 

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Emirates increases capacity on Dubai-Manila route with four additional flights launched in April

Emirates Airlines announced it will introduce four additional weekly flights between Dubai and Manila from April 2, 2026. Read More »


 

Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today

Today’s briefs report news from Air China Cargo, Ameco, China Airlines (CAL), Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), Japan Airlines (JAL), Jeju Air, Lao Airlines, Sabre Corporation, Singapore Airlines (SIA), and Titan Aviation Leasing. Read More »