Orient Aviation Daily Digest June 5, 2026
By Tomasz Sniedziewski
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Singapore Airlines plans to buy at least 50 big jets: Report
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is in talks with Airbus and Boeing to buy at least 50 jets, two industry sources told Reuters. Read More »
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Air India signs partnership on connectivity with Riyadh Air
Air India and Riyadh Air have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the foundation for a partnership that will offer their passengers seamless connections between India, Saudi Arabia, and destinations beyond. Read More »
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Qantas reported in talks with Airbus and Boeing over order of 20 wide-body jets
Qantas is considering ordering an additional 20 Boeing 787 or Airbus A350 jets, industry sources told Reuters. Read More »
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IndiGo suspends flights to six international destinations from July to the end of September
India’s IndiGo said that from July 1, 2026, it will suspend flights to Hong Kong, Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh City, Langkawi and Krabi. Read More »
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AirAsia Philippines settles its balance with Philippines, avoids flight disruptions
AirAsia Philippines has settled its remaining balance with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), averting possible flight disruptions, the CAAP confirmed in a press statement on June 4. Read More »
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Airbus delivered 81 airplanes in May
Airbus delivered 81 airplanes in May 2026, compared to 51 aircraft it delivered during the same month one year earlier. Read More »
People
Alton Aviation Consultancy announced the appointment of Jeffrey Goh as a Managing Director in its Singapore office. Read More »
Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
Today’s briefs report news from ATR, Korean Air (KAL), and PNG Air. Read More »
