Orient Aviation Daily Digest November 2, 2026
By Ryan Chase
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ANA posts double-digit drop in interim net profit
ANA HOLDINGS INC. has reported net profit of 67 billion yen (US $420 million) for the six months to September 30 2026, down 11.8% from net profit of 76 billion yen in the same six-month period in 2025. Read More »
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IATA says demand fell 0.5% in September amid softness in domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported demand for air travel, measured by revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), fell 0.5% in September compared with the same month in 2025. Read More »
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AirAsia Indonesia narrows losses through nine months of 2026
AirAsia Indonesia has reported a net loss of 1.7 trillion rupiah (US $96 million) for the nine months to September 30 2026, compared with a net loss of 985.5 billion rupiah in the same nine-month period in 2025. Read More »
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Etihad and STARLUX expand frequent flyer tie up
Etihad Airways and STARLUX Airlines have commenced full two-way earning and redemption opportunities for members of their respective frequent flyer programs on each other’s flights. Read More »
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Airbus net profits rise by more than a third through September this year
Airbus has reported net profit of 3.6 billion euro (US$4 billion) for the nine months to September 30 2026, up 36% from 2.6 billion euro in the prior corresponding period in 2025. Read More »
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MIAT Mongolian Airlines leases 787-9 to Air Congo
Air Congo has taken delivery of its second 787-9, with the aircraft on lease from MIAT Mongolian Airlines. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today’s briefs report news from Air India, Airport Authority Hong Kong, Japan Airlines, Plaza Premium Group, Sydney Airport and Toyota. Read More »