Orient Aviation Daily Digest May 15, 2026
By Tomasz Sniedziewski
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Singapore Airlines reports 57% drop in annual net profit
Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group posted a net profit of S$1.18 billion ($927 million) for the Financial Year FY2025/26 ended March 31, a 57% drop from a year ago. Read More »
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Air New Zealand warns of annual loss, further flight cuts
Air New Zealand (Air NZ) said in an exchange filing on May 14, 2026, that it is expecting the loss before tax to be NZ$340 million to NZ$390 million ($202 million to $232 million) in the year through June, compared to last year’s profit of NZ$189 million. Read More »
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United announces two new routes to Japan, launched in Northern Winter season 2026
United Airlines said that on December 11, 2026, it will inaugurate the San Francisco-Sapporo route, operated three times per week with Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Read More »
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Malaysia Airlines maintains over 90% on-time performance in April, prepares for festive season
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) said it has maintained on-time performance (OTP) above 90% throughout April, marking the second consecutive month with an average OTP above 90%, and has consistently exceeded its 85% target since January 2026. Read More »
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Arkia Israeli Airlines and El Al are planning to launch flights to Vietnam in October
Arkia Israeli Airlines announced it will launch the Tel Aviv-Ho Chi Minh City route in October this year. Read More »
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ANA, EVA Air and China Airlines are studying launching air links to Latin America
Recently, Panamanian and Paraguayan media reported on developments that could lead to new nonstop air links between Asia and Latin America. Read More »
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Embraer enlists India in its supply chain
Embraer and Bharat Forge Limited this week announced the signing of a contract for the supply of forged raw materials. Read More »
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Korean Air unveiled Boeing 747 exhibit it donated to California Science Center
Korean Air (KAL) has unveiled its donated Boeing 747 aircraft at the California Science Center’s newly named Korean Air Aviation Gallery. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today’s briefs report news from Air Astana, Frankfurt Airport, China Eastern Airlines (CEA), Emirates, GE Aerospace, Lufthansa Technik Philippines (LTP), and New NAIA Infrastructure Corporation (NNIC). Read More »
