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JULY 2026

Week 28

Orient Aviation Daily Digest July 7, 2026

By Ryan Chase

 

News

Air New Zealand activates last remaining 787-9 in storage

Air New Zealand (Air NZ) is flying with its full complement of 14 787-9 aircraft after the last of the Boeing widebodies was welcomed back from long-term storage at Alice Springs due to the shortage of Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines. Read More »


 


 

News

AirBorneo to commence jet operations on Kuala Lumpur and Singapore routes: Report

Malaysia-headquartered AirBorneo plans to start flying 737-800 aircraft from Kuching to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore next month. Read More »


 

News

Akasa Air reaches 40 aircraft in operating fleet

India-headquartered Akasa Air has taken delivery of its 40th aircraft since the airline’s inaugural flights took off close to four years ago. Read More »


 

News

ANA special livery 787-8 celebrating Pokémon to enter service on July 29

An All Nippon Airways (ANA) 787-8 featuring a special livery to celebrate 30 years of collaboration between the airline and Pokemon is scheduled to enter commercial service on July 29. Read More »


 

News

STARLUX headed to Australia and New Zealand

Taiwan-headquartered STARLUX Airlines is planning to add Auckland in New Zealand and Sydney in Australia to its route network next year. Read More »


 

News

Emirates boosts presence in Thailand with additional service to Phuket

Emirates Airline has started flying a third daily service to Phuket in Thailand from its Dubai hub. Read More »


 

Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today

Today’s briefs report news from China Airlines, Korean Air and SITA. Read More »