Orient Aviation Daily Digest September 3, 2026
By Tomasz Sniedziewski
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Preliminary July 2026 traffic figures released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed further moderation in international passenger markets, the regional association said. Read More »
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AirAsia enters into codeshare partnership with Pegasus, opening access to European market
AirAsia announced that it has entered into its first codeshare partnership with Turkish LCC Pegasus Airlines. Read More »
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Russian airspace is becoming “completely dangerous”, Ukraine’s president warns
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy issued a warning to airlines, insurers and “everyone who still uses Russia’s key airports” that the presence of Ukrainian drones had made Russian airspace dangerous to use. Read More »
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T’way Air to operate as Trinity Airways from September 10
T’way Air announced that it will begin operating under its new name, Trinity Airways, on September 10, 2026. Read More »
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Qantas to add capacity to Palau from December 2026
Qantas Airways announced that from December 2026 to the end of March 2027, it will double flight numbers to twice per week on the Brisbane-Koror route, operated by Boeing 737-800, after signing a new agreement with the Federal Government to continue operating the Palau Paradise Express. Read More »
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Thailand launches program offering air passengers to check in 10 kg of fruits per year for free
Thai Airways, AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Nok Air, Thai Lion Air, Thai VietJet Air and Ezy Airlines agreed to participate in the program launched by Thai Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Commerce, offering passengers free check-in of up to 10 kilogrammes of fresh fruit in a bid to boost revenue for local farmers and tourism, The Bangkok Post reports. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today’s briefs report news from Airbus, All Nippon Airways (ANA), Parata Air, and TP Aerospace. Read More »