Orient Aviation Daily Digest January 22, 2026
By Tomasz Sniedziewski
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China’s airline industry prepares for Spring Festival travel rush
China’s airline industry is expecting a record Spring Festival travel rush in 2026, boosted by strong demand for family reunions, tourism, and student travel. Read More »
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Vietnam’s market sees new entrant, Crystal Bay Airlines
A new carrier, Crystal Bay Airlines, has joined Vietnam’s aviation market with a charter capital of VND300 billion (US$11.4 million), the Vietnam News Agency reported. Read More »
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STARLUX Airlines strengthens Taichung hub with Kumamoto route launch in March
Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines announced that on March 31, 2026, it will launch the Taichung-Kumamoto route operated three times per week with Airbus A321neo aircraft. Read More »
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Skymark Airlines introduces Boeing 737 MAX 8 operations in Northern Summer 2026
On January 20, 2026, Japan’s Skymark Airlines outlined its Northern Summer 2026 schedule (March 29, 2026, until October 24, 2026), with the introduction of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft marked as a highlight. Read More »
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the renewal of an agreement with CFM International (CFM) through February 2033, supporting increased competition in the market for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for engines manufactured by the OEM. Read More »
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Emirates increases capacity on Dubai-Manila route with four additional flights launched in April
Emirates Airlines announced it will introduce four additional weekly flights between Dubai and Manila from April 2, 2026. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today’s briefs report news from Air China Cargo, Ameco, China Airlines (CAL), Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), Japan Airlines (JAL), Jeju Air, Lao Airlines, Sabre Corporation, Singapore Airlines (SIA), and Titan Aviation Leasing. Read More »