Orient Aviation Daily Digest May 7, 2026
By Tomasz Sniedziewski
News
AirAsia orders 150 Airbus A220 jets in 160 seats configuration
AirAsia placed an order at Airbus for 150 A220-300 jets. Read More »
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Vietnam Airline’s Q1 profit jumps 30% year-on-year
Vietnam Airlines reported a pre-tax net profit of over VND4.5 trillion (US$171 million) for the first quarter, up 30% year-on-year. Read More »
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China Airlines (CAL) Group’s LCC Tigerair Taiwan said it achieved a record-breaking average load factor of 92% in the first quarter (1Q) of 2026. Read More »
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China Airlines launches loyalty program partnership with JetBlue Airways
Taiwan-headquartered China Airlines (CAL) has partnered with the U.S.-based JetBlue Airways to launch a mileage redemption program for its members. Read More »
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Singapore Airlines postpones debut of new premium class hard product in Airbus A350 fleet
Industry-wide supply chain constraints and a delay in certifying one of the new seats force Singapore Airlines (SIA) to postpone the introduction of the next-generation first- and business-class seats on its Airbus A350-900 fleet. Read More »
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Thailand’s carriers asked government for jet fuel assistance
Thailand-based airlines have called the government for urgent relief as rising jet fuel costs strain operations, the Bangkok Post reported. Read More »
People
Tigerair Taiwan, during its board meeting on May 6, 2026, appointed Chiu Chang-hsin as general manager, effective May 7, 2026. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today’s briefs report news from 9 Air, Airbus, China Eastern Airlines (CEA), Dongguan Municipal People’s Government, EcoCeres, FLYONE ARMENIA, Melbourne International Airport, Phoenix Aviation Capital, and Swissport. Read More »
