Orient Aviation Daily Digest May 8, 2026
By Tomasz Sniedziewski
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »