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OCTOBER 2026

Week 40

Orient Aviation Daily Digest October 1, 2026

By Tomasz Sniedziewski

 

News

IATA reports weaker passenger demand in Asia in August

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released August 2026 global passenger demand data showing total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was down 0.8% from August 2025. Read More »


 


 

News

Trinity Airways and EVA Airways enter partnership

South Korea’s Trinity Airways, formerly T’way Air, announced on social media that it entered into an interline partnership with EVA Airways. Read More »


 


 

News

Air New Zealand announces additional flights to Shanghai during Lunar New Year

Air New Zealand (AirNZ) said that from January 23, 2027 to February 20, 2027, it will operate three additional return services on the Auckland-Shanghai route, bringing the weekly total to ten a week. Read More »


 

News

Air Astana schedules December inauguration of flights to Bangkok and Langkawi

Air Astana said it has opened bookings for flights on the Astana-Bangkok route, scheduled to launch on December 11, 2026. Read More »


 

News

Kansai Airport records ninth consecutive month of fewer passengers in August

Kansai Airports Group, which operates Kansai International Airport, Itami Airport (Osaka International Airport), and Kobe Airport, reported that 4.54 million passengers used the three gateways in August, representing 12% year-on-year decline. Read More »


 

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China Airlines announces the next wave of recruitment for cabin crew and cargo operations

Taiwan-headquartered China Airlines (CAL) announced its recruitment plan for the second half of 2026, driven by the introduction of its new-generation fleet and the continued expansion of its global network. Read More »


 

Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today

Today’s briefs report news from Airbus, CDB Aviation, FLYONE Armenia, and Norwegian. Read More »