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MARCH 2026

Week 13

Orient Aviation Daily Digest March 27, 2026

By Tomasz Sniedziewski

 

News

Korean Air plans to buy 103 planes from Boeing

Korean Air (KAL) announced in a regulatory filing on March 26, 2026, that it plans to buy 103 Boeing planes between 2026 and 2039. Read More »


 


 

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Several states in Asia introducing measures to preserve their jet fuel supply

Due to the rising price of oil caused by the military conflict in the Middle East, and in the face of a potential fuel shortage if the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, some countries are shifting from market-driven fuel exports to conservation. Read More »


 

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ANA revises its Boeing 787-10 order

ANA Holdings, the parent company of All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced on March 25, 2026, it has revised an oder for Boeing 787-10 aircraft. Read More »


 

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Qantas expands operations to Europe

Qantas Airways announced on March 26, 2026, that it will increase flights to Rome and Paris. Read More »


 

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JAL Group maintained steady passenger traffic performance in February

JAL Group carriers flew 625,673 passengers on international routes in February 2026, 1.8% less than during the same month last year. Read More »


 

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Japanese carriers agree on unified industry guidelines for carry-on baggage

The Scheduled Airlines Association of Japan (SAAJ), an organization consisting of 19 Japanese companies, including All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL), announced on March 25 that it has established unified industry guidelines for carry-on baggage across its member airlines. Read More »


 

Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today

Today’s briefs report news from Asiana Airlines, Axinom, Korean Air (KAL) and ZIPAIR Tokyo. Read More »