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APRIL 2026

Week 17

Orient Aviation Daily Digest April 23, 2026

By Tomasz Sniedziewski

 

News

Air China headed to Venice

On July 2, 2026, Air China will inaugurate the Beijing Capital - Venice route, operated four times per week, with Airbus A330-200 aircraft equipped with 18 seats in business class and 247 seats in economy class. Read More »


 


 

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T’way Air boosts demand by adding international transit service option

South Korea’s LCC Tway Air, soon to be renamed Trinity Air, said that on April 1, 2026, it began connecting international transit services at Jeju International Airport. Read More »


 

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EVA Airways considers New Delhi, Boston, and Helsinki as possible future destinations

Taiwan’s EVA Airways is evaluating New Delhi, Boston, and Helsinki as potential next destinations as the carrier prepares to take delivery of additional aircraft. Read More »


 

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HNA Aviation Group has been granted its first major bank loan after restructuring

HNA Aviation Group has secured a syndicated loan of more than CNY10 billion (USD1.5 billion) from 18 banks, its first major loan support since completing bankruptcy reorganization four years ago, the Chinese media reported. Read More »


 

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Sri Lankan Airlines and Maldivian tie strategic partnership

Maldivian and Sri Lankan Airlines announced a strategic partnership to enhance connectivity between the Maldives and a global network. Read More »


 

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Air New Zealand launched revamped loyalty program

On April 22, 2026, Air New Zealand (Air NZ) launched a refreshed loyalty program called Koru, replacing the previous Airpoints program. Read More »


 

Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today

Today’s briefs report news from Air India, All Nippon Airways (ANA), Asiana Airlines, Eastar Jet, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Korean Air (KAL), Magellan Aviation Group, Thales, and World Star Aviation. Read More »