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SEPTEMBER 2026

Week 38

Orient Aviation Daily Digest September 18, 2026

By Tomasz Sniedziewski

 

News

Asian airports dominate OAG’s top 20 Megahubs 2026 list

Asian hubs continue to dominate OAG’s Global Top 20 Megahubs list, the ranking’s authors said. Read More »


 


 

News

Cathay Group records new all-time record of passengers carried in August

“Driven by robust travel demand during the second half of the summer peak and healthy cargo demand across key markets, August marked another positive month for our travel and cargo businesses, despite elevated jet fuel prices. Read More »


 


 

News

Air India partners with flydubai

flydubai has announced a new interline agreement with Air India. Read More »


 

News

China Airlines strengthens its Kaohsiung network with Takamatsu charter service

China Airlines (CAL), a Taiwan-based carrier, said it launched exclusive Kaohsiung-Takamatsu charter flights on September 17, 2026, operating three times per week. Read More »


 

News

Hong Kong Airport reports passenger growth in August

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) said it continued to grow steadily in August 2026, handling 5.86 million passengers and 34,995 flight movements, up 3.5% and 0.5% year on year, respectively. Read More »


 

News

Solomon Airlines announced revised international schedule

Solomon Airlines has released a revised international schedule serving Brisbane, Honiara, Munda, Nadi, Auckland, Santo and Port Vila, following a review of fleet availability, network requirements and current market conditions. Read More »


 

Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today

Today’s briefs report news from Boeing. Read More »