A trusted source of Asia-Pacific commercial aviation news and analysis


SEPTEMBER 2026

Week 39

Orient Aviation Daily Digest September 21, 2026

By Ryan Chase

 

News

Cebu reports 1.9% lift in passengers for August

Cebu Pacific flew 2.14 million passengers on its domestic and international networks in August, up from 2.1 million in the same month in 2025, with an increase in domestic travellers offset by declines on its international network. Read More »


 


 

News

TransNusa headed to Melbourne

Indonesia-based TransNusa will add a second nonstop route to Australia next month when it begins flying to Melbourne Tullamarine. Read More »


 


 

News

AirAsia Group sustainable with strong liquidity: Fernandes

AirAsia Group advisor, Tony Fernandes, has sought to reassure financial markets the airline group is capable of managing its way through challenging operating conditions amid high fuel prices and a stretched balance sheet. Read More »


 

News

Australia’s international air travellers declined for a third straight month in June

There were 3.39 million international airline passengers flying into and out of Australia in June, down 1.5% from 3.44 million in the same month in 2025. Read More »


 

News

Joint cargo network of IAG, MASKargo and Qatar Airways completes first trial shipment

Eleven tonnes of copper foil has been successfully flown from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago via Doha and Dublin, representing the first shipment of cargo transported through the joint cargo business network of IAG Cargo, MASKargo and Qatar Airways Cargo. Read More »


 

News

Philippine Airlines wooing frequent flyers with status match offer

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is offering frequent flyers with status at selected airlines the opportunity to fast-track their way to elite status with its Mabuhay Miles program. Read More »


 

Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today

Today’s briefs report news from Akasa Air, ANA HOLDINGS INC., China Aircraft Leasing Group, Etihad Airways, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airports, Priority Pass and Swissport. Read More »