Orient Aviation Daily Digest April 15, 2026
By Ryan Chase
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Qantas lifts ticket prices, refocuses international network amid rising jet fuel prices
Qantas Group has raised airfares in response to the recent jump in jet fuel prices due to the Israel and U.S.-led war against Iran. Read More »
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China Airlines posts double-digit increase in passenger numbers and revenue for March
Taiwan-headquartered China Airlines (CAL) transported 1.1 million passengers in March, up 14.6% from the 964,614 million passengers it flew in the same month a year earlier. Read More »
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ACI report finds Tokyo Haneda and Hong Kong the busiest airports in Asia
Tokyo Haneda increased the number of travellers through its terminals by 6.7% to 91.7 million last year to be the busiest airport in the Asia-Pacific for passengers. Read More »
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Air India welcomes first retrofitted 787-8
Air India has completed cabin upgrades on the first of 26 787-8 aircraft to be fitted with the airline’s latest business, premium economy and economy cabin products. Read More »
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Melbourne Airport weathers geopolitical challenges to record 1 million passengers for March
Melbourne Tullamarine exceeded 1 million international passengers for the month of March for the first time last month, with 1,002,589 arriving and departing from overseas during the 31 days. Read More »
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China Southern Airlines reports 10.1% passenger growth for March
China Southern Airlines (CSA) flew 14.6 million passengers on its domestic, international and regional flights in March, up from 13.3 million in the same month a year ago. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today’s briefs report news from ANA HOLDINGS INC., Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia, DHL Group and International Airlines Group. Read More »
