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MAY 2026

Week 19

Orient Aviation Daily Digest May 8, 2026

By Tomasz Sniedziewski

 

News

Scoot orders 11 Airbus A320neo family aircraft

Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), announced a firm order for five Airbus A320neo family aircraft. Read More »


 


 

News

China records decline in domestic air traffic during Labor Day Holiday

Rising aviation fuel prices, the early diversion of travelers during the spring break, and intensified competition from high-speed rail contributed to the decline of domestic air traffic in China during this year’s Labor Day holiday, Yicai reports. Read More »


 

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Japanese carriers report 9.5% increase in international flights during Golden Week

The Golden Week period in Japan, which this year stretched longer than usual, from April 29 until May 6, 2026, contributed to improved performance of the domestic air operators. Read More »


 

News

Korean Air ramps up employee-level initiatives with Asiana Airlines ahead of carriers’ merger

As Korean Air (KAL) and Asiana Airlines move toward integration, the two carriers have been joining forces in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) volunteer initiatives. Read More »


 

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Air Marshall Islands accepted first of two Cessna SkyCourier aircraft

Last week, Air Marshall Islands (AMI) welcomed in Majuro the first of two ordered Cessna SkyCourier airplanes. Read More »


 

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Malaysia Aviation Group doubles MRO capacity with new hangar at Subang

MAB Engineering Services, and MRO arm of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has doubled its maintenance capacity at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport with the successful commissioning of its new Hangar 4 airframe maintenance facility. Read More »


 

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Emirates reports record annual profit, 96% of connectivity restored

The Emirates Group released its 2025-26 Annual Report, achieving new record levels in profit, revenue, and cash balance. Read More »


 

Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today

Today’s briefs report news from HAECO and Safran Electronics & Defense Actuation Systems. Read More »