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OCTOBER 2026

Week 41

Orient Aviation Daily Digest October 9, 2026

By Tomasz Sniedziewski

 

News

Philippine Airlines cancels flight to Riyadh following attack on the airport

Philippine Airlines (PAL) said it canceled the October 8 flights on the Manila-Riyadh route because of the developing situation in the region, prompting it to assess airport conditions and potential risks to subsequent flights. Read More »


 


 

News

ZIPAIR to add Toronto to its network

Japan’s ZIPAIR will inaugurate the Tokyo Narita-Toronto route within the current fiscal year, operated three to four times per week with Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Read More »


 


 

News

Jeju Air adds capacity to China, plans Seoul-Beijing and Seoul-Changsha routes

Jeju Air announced it will add flights to China during the northern winter season. Read More »


 

News

LOT Polish Airlines touches down in Bangkok after 26 years hiatus

On October 7, 2026, LOT Polish Airlines inaugurated the Warsaw-Bangkok route. Read More »


 

News

Air Niugini increases capacity to Buka following the launch of refueling facility

Air Niugini said it has increased passenger and cargo capacity on its services to Buka after Ok Tedi Energy, a subsidiary of Ok Tedi Mining Limited, established a Jet A-1 aviation fuel refueling facility at Buka Airport. Read More »


 

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Today's briefs report news from Air India, Malaysia Airlines (MAS), Philippine Airlines (PAL), Tata Communications, Weixin Pay, and Virgin Australia. Read More »