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OCTOBER 2026

Week 42

Orient Aviation Daily Digest October 16, 2026

By Tomasz Sniedziewski

 

News

China’s “Big Three” carriers maintain passenger and traffic growth in September

China’s three largest state-owned airlines posted year-on-year passenger and traffic growth in September, especially in international (Air China) and regional (China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines) segments. Read More »


 


 

News

Thai Airways orders probe into baggage delay crisis following Bangkok airport flooding

Thai Airways International (THAI) has ordered a fact-finding investigation into its recent baggage and ground-service crisis to be completed within 30 days, The Nation reported. Read More »


 


 

News

STARLUX Airlines reports 69% year-on-year sales growth in September

Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines said strong demand for passenger travel and cargo shipments of tech devices during the current artificial intelligence (AI) boom drove consolidated sales to NT$4.98 billion (US$155.31 million) in September, up 69% from a year earlier. Read More »


 

News

Tigerair Taiwan books 37% September passenger revenue growth

The China Airlines (CAL) Group LCC Tigerair Taiwan flew 3 million passengers in September, up 13.9% from the same month last year. Read More »


 

News

China Airlines opens option to earn loyalty points for actions reducing carbon footprint

Taiwan-headquartered China Airlines (CAL) announced that starting October 15, 2026, its Eco Travel Membership Program will add a new points reward mechanism, allowing members to earn Eco Travel Points by completing the Eco Travel carbon credit program. Read More »


 

People

Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President of Bangkok Airways, has been conferred an Honorary Doctor of Arts degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management by Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University in recognition of his distinguished professional achievements, expertise and significant contributions to the development of Thailand’s aviation, tourism and hospitality industries.


 

Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today

Today’s briefs report news from 7-Eleven Thailand, Emirates, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia X, and UPS. Read More »