Orient Aviation Daily Digest August 26, 2026
By Ryan Chase
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United boosts Japan network with new Okinawa route and third Osaka nonstop
United Airlines will launch two new nonstop routes between the U.S. and Japan in March 2027. Read More »
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Air China and Royal Jordanian Airlines to explore codesharing, new routes, as part of MOU
Air China and Royal Jordanian Airlines have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore ways of working more closely together and expand flights between Mainland China and Jordan. Read More »
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CALC interim net profit up 22%
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (CALC) has reported net profit of HK$171.4 million for the six months to June 30 2026, up 22% from net profit of HK$140.5 million in the same six-month period last year. Read More »
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THAI set to return to N.Z. next year
Thai Airways International (THAI) is expected to resume nonstop flights to Auckland in N.Z. from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi in March next year. Read More »
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HKIA posts 8.4% lift in passengers for July
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reported 5.6 million passengers for July, up 8.4% from 5.2 million in the same month in 2025. Read More »
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Jetstar touches down in Colombo
Australia-based Jetstar Airways yesterday (August 25) added Sri Lanka to its international route network. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today’s briefs report news from Adelaide Airport, Amadeus, ANA HOLDINGS INC., and Nanyang Technological University. Read More »
