Orient Aviation Daily Digest August 13, 2026
By Tomasz Sniedziewski
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Korean Air-Asiana merger enters final phase with both airlines’ board approvals
On August 12, 2026, Korean Air’s (KAL) board of directors and Asiana Airlines’ shareholders have formally approved the merger agreement. Read More »
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Thai Airways records steep decline in second quarter’s profit
Thai Airways International (THAI) reported a net profit of 1.54 billion baht (US$ 45.6 million) for the second quarter of 2026, down from 12.13 billion baht in the same period last year. Read More »
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Sun PhuQuoc Airways to add eight Airbus A330 aircraft to its fleet by the end of April next year
Vietnam-based Sun PhuQuoc Airways (SPA) plans to add eight A330 widebody aircraft, with four joining its fleet in 2026 and another four during the first four months of 2027. Read More »
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Boeing delivered 53 airplanes in July
Boeing said that it delivered 53 airplanes in July, compared to 48 in the same month one year ago, and 64 in June this year. Read More »
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COMAC C919 completes its first international scheduled passenger service
On August 12, 2026, Air China deployed a COMAC C919 aircraft on its Beijing-Ulaanbaatar route, marking the first time C919 operated a regular international commercial passenger service. Read More »
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Air New Zealand expands interline partnership with Air Chathams
Air New Zealand (AirNZ) said that, building on the successful launch of interline services to Whakatāne earlier this year, from August 13, 2026, passengers traveling to and from the Chatham Islands with Air Chathams will be able to book a single journey connecting them with Air New Zealand’s domestic network. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today’s briefs report news from Air Cambodia, Boeing, Brand Finance, RMIT University, Trip.com, and Vietnam Airlines. Read More »
