Orient Aviation Daily Digest September 1, 2026
By Ryan Chase
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Garuda Indonesia and Saudia to deepen partnership
Garuda Indonesia and Saudia are seeking regulatory approval to work together on flights covering Africa, Australia, Europe, Indonesia and the Middle East. Read More »
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IATA reports air cargo traffic expanded 3.9% in July
Air cargo demand, measured by cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), rose 3.9% in July compared with a year ago, led by the strong performance of airlines in Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America. Read More »
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AirAsia working on US$1 billion capital raising: Report
AirAsia Group has engaged a specialist advisory firm to explore ways to raise US$1 billion in fresh capital to bolster a stretched balance sheet amid soaring fuel prices and unfavourable foreign exchange movements, local media reported, citing unnamed sources. Read More »
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IATA says demand trend positive after passenger demand rises 0.2% in July
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported demand for air travel, measured by revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), rose 0.2% in July compared with the same month in 2025. Read More »
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Hong Kong Airlines touches down in Urumqi
Hong Kong Airlines has commenced nonstop flights to Urumqi in northwestern Mainland China. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today’s briefs report news from Air China Cargo, Air Niugini, China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co and EHang. Read More »