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NOVEMBER 2025

Week 46

Orient Aviation Daily Digest November 11, 2025

By Ryan Chase

 

News

Singapore sustainable aviation fuel levy to start April 1 next year

The Singapore government will begin charging passengers a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) levy from April 1 next year for flights departing the city from October 1. Read More »


 


 

News

Jetstar adds new Australia-Bali route from Melbourne Avalon

Australia-based Jetstar Airways will start nonstop flights to Bali from Melbourne Avalon from March 23 next year. Read More »


 

News

Five leased aircraft join SpiceJet fleet

SpiceJet has added five aircraft to its operating fleet via damp lease. Read More »


 

News

Japan Airlines firms launch date for Japan Transocean Air’s new Taipei route

Japan Airlines (JAL) will begin ticket sales for its Japan Transocean Air (JTA) subsidiary’s first international route between Okinawa Naha and Taipei Taoyuan on December 3, ahead of the inaugural service on February 3. Read More »


 

News

Australia reports 9.4% increase in international air travellers for August

There were 3.7 million passengers flying into and out of Australia in August, up 9.4% from the 3.3 million in the same month last year. Read More »


 

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Bangkok Airways welcomes passengers to new Don Mueang lounge

Bangkok Airways has opened a new passenger lounge at Bangkok Don Mueang airport. Read More »


 

Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today

Today’s briefs report news from Asiana Airlines, Bluebox Aviation Systems, Emirates Group, IndiGo and Lion Air Group. Read More »