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JULY 2026

Week 29

Orient Aviation Daily Digest July 17, 2026

By Tomasz Sniedziewski

 

News

Asia Pacific carriers recorded US$12.1 billion in net profits in 2025, regional airlines association reports

Preliminary financial performance figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed that Asia Pacific airlines achieved US$12.1 billion in combined net profits in 2025, driven by firm passenger and cargo demand, while lower fuel prices helped offset cost pressures arising from ongoing supply chain disruptions. Read More »


 


 

News

China Airlines Reports Record June, Second Quarter and First-Half Revenues

The CAL Group, based in Taiwan, reported consolidated operating revenue of TWD 21.76 billion (USD 670 million) in June, an increase of 28.82% from the same period last year, setting another record for single-month revenue. Read More »


 

News

Singapore Airlines and Scoot cancel flights to Middle East amid resumption of the military conflict

Singapore Airlines (SIA) said it has extended the cancellation of its Singapore-Dubai flights, which were previously canceled until August 2, 2026, until October 24. Read More »


 

News

Saudia announces November launch of flights to Tokyo

Saudi Arabia’s carrier Saudia announced that on November 17, 2026, it will inaugurate the Riyadh-Tokyo Narita route, operated three times per week with Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Read More »


 

News

China Southern Airlines records softer demand in June

China Southern Airlines (CSA) transported nearly 11 million passengers in June 2026, 5.66% less than in June 2025, and 0.81% less than in the previous month. Read More »


 

News

EVA Air’s June revenue boosted by demand for semiconductor chain shipments

EVA Airways, CAL’s Taiwanese rival, transported 1.2 million passengers in June, 8.72% more than a year ago. Read More »


 

News

China Eastern Airlines flew fewer passengers in June than a year ago

China Eastern Airlines (CEA) carried over 11 million passengers in June, down 8.13% from the same period a year ago. Read More »


 

People

Honeywell Aerospace announced the appointment of Vijay Yaram as the company’s new country leader for India, effective immediately.


 

Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today

Today’s briefs report news from Airbus, Cebu Pacific, GE Aerospace, HSBC, Japan Airlines (JAL), Korean Air (KAL), and Vietnam Airlines. Read More »


 

Announcement

Orient Aviation Daily Digest will take a short break from July 20 to the first week of August. Read More »