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APRIL 2026

Week 16

Orient Aviation Daily Digest April 13, 2026

By Ryan Chase

 

News

AirAsia X reports "no significant signs of demand disruption"

AirAsia X’s (AAX) six operating airlines flew a combined 18.9 million passengers in the three months to March 31 2026, up 9% from 17.2 million in the same three months in 2025. Read More »


 


 

News

Dubai government restricts foreign carriers to one flight a day: Report

Foreign airlines flying to Dubai will be restricted to one flight into and out of Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport until May 31, the Reuters news agency reported, citing a letter from Dubai Airports to airlines serving the city. Read More »


 

News

Philippine Airlines returns to Riyadh

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has resumed flying to Riyadh in Saudi Arabia from its Manila hub. Read More »


 

News

Air NZ looking to extend digital ID trial, with Australia routes a key focus

Air New Zealand (Air NZ) last month finished a pilot program on its Auckland-Hong Kong route where passengers were offered the opportunity to use a digital ID during their journey through the airport in place of repeated passport checks. Read More »


 

News

Qantas Freight starts new Singapore service

Qantas Freight last week started flying a twice-weekly service to Singapore from its Sydney hub. Read More »


 

News

Airbus reports 60 deliveries for March

Airbus delivered 60 commercial aircraft to 38 customers in March, bringing to 114 the total number of aircraft handed over to customers through the first three months of this year. Read More »


 

People

Embraer has promoted global director of treasury, Felipe Santana, to chief financial officer. Read More »


 

People

Turkish Airlines has promoted chief commercial officer Ahmet Olmuştur to lead the company as CEO, replacing Bilal Ekşi. Read More »


 

Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today

Today’s briefs report news from Cathay Pacific, Eve Air Mobility and Singapore Airlines. Read More »