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Tomasz Śniedziewski

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波蘭記者, correspondent at Orient Aviation, bringing the airline industry news in Asia-Pacific, a long-time resident in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Film photography addict. Views are strictly private.

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Tomasz Śniedziewski @tsniedziewski.bsky.social · Jul 15

I am very thankful to China Airlines (CAL), a Taiwan-based carrier, Chairman Kao Shing-Hwang, for offering his time to talk with me and sharing with Orient Aviation readers management philosophy and vision for the carrier. Please check out the full interview: www.orientaviation.com/articles/142...

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Tomasz Śniedziewski @tsniedziewski.bsky.social · 12h

Gotta catch ’em all: Man under Customs probe for not declaring over $30k of Pokemon cards at airport
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Gotta catch ’em all: Man under Customs probe for not declaring over $30k of Pokemon cards at airport

The value of the items exceed the GST import relief granted to travellers. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Tomasz Śniedziewski @tsniedziewski.bsky.social · 15h

And on the way from the #iatawsoc I have noticed Wu Guanghui, looking fondly at COMAC displays, including the C919, he is the Chief Designer. What an unforgettable experience to see the legend!

Tomasz Śniedziewski @tsniedziewski.bsky.social · 16h

Wu Guanghui, the Chief Designer COMAC C919 Program gives lecture at @iata.org World Safety & Operations Conference.

Tomasz Śniedziewski @tsniedziewski.bsky.social · 17h

The pigeons I’m feeding support your choice.

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Mateusz Chatys @mateuszchatys.bsky.social · 18h

Indonesia🇮🇩 has confirmed plans to acquire 42 Chengdu J-10C🇨🇳 fighter jets, with a budget of $9 billion. This follows earlier deals for 48 KAAN🇹🇷 and 42 Rafales🇫🇷. Jakarta is positioning itself to modernise its air capabilities through diversified defence partnerships.
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Indonesia to buy 42 fighter jets from China marking its first non-Western aircraft purchase deal

Indonesia’s top defense official says that Jakarta will acquire at least 42 Chinese-made Chengdu J-10C fighter jets, marking the country’s first non-Western aircraft purchase deal.

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Reuters @reuters.com · 20h

South Korean presidential policy chief says 'optimistic' about US tariff talks reut.rs/4qenZfg

South Korean presidential policy chief says 'optimistic' about US tariff talks

South Korea's chief presidential policy adviser said on Thursday he was "optimistic" about ongoing talks to finalise a trade deal with the U.S., in the latest remarks by officials suggesting progress in negotiations that had stalled for months.

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 20h

U.S. President Donald Trump said he saw the U.S. as locked in a trade war with China, even as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent proposed a longer pause on high tariffs on Chinese goods.

Trump declares U.S.-China trade war as Bessent floats long truce

The dueling remarks underscored the whiplash investors have felt as tensions have flared in the relationship between Washington and Beijing.

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Tomasz Śniedziewski @tsniedziewski.bsky.social · 23h

Dreamy shadows and color palette!

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ひつじ雲 @hitsujikumo.bsky.social · 3d

フツウのカケラ/ Piece of the ordinary
#filmphotography
#Hasselblad 503cx, #Kodak PORTRA 160

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Tomasz Śniedziewski @tsniedziewski.bsky.social · 23h

Good morning!

📷: Contax T2
🎞️: Kodak Tmax 100 (exp. 2000)

#BelieveInFilm

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Tomasz Śniedziewski @tsniedziewski.bsky.social · 1d

Good afternoon!

📷: Minolta Autocord
🎞️: Kodak Tmax 100

#BelieveInFilm

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Tomasz Śniedziewski @tsniedziewski.bsky.social · 1d

Air India Group ramps up flights to Patna for Chhath Puja and Diwali
www.orientaviation.com/articles/146...

Tomasz Śniedziewski @tsniedziewski.bsky.social · 1d

Air New Zealand to interline with Air Chathams
www.orientaviation.com/articles/146...

Tomasz Śniedziewski @tsniedziewski.bsky.social · 1d

Virgin Australia to tighten carryon allowance from February
www.orientaviation.com/articles/146...

Tomasz Śniedziewski @tsniedziewski.bsky.social · 1d

China Airlines books flat passenger numbers for September
www.orientaviation.com/articles/146...

Tomasz Śniedziewski @tsniedziewski.bsky.social · 1d

Global airline association emphasizes priorities for aviation safety at industry summit
www.orientaviation.com/articles/146...

Tomasz Śniedziewski @tsniedziewski.bsky.social · 2d

Which is the most tasty COMAC?

Tomasz Śniedziewski @tsniedziewski.bsky.social · 2d

Emirates Airline to offer premium economy between Dubai and Bangkok
www.orientaviation.com/articles/146...

Tomasz Śniedziewski @tsniedziewski.bsky.social · 2d

SpiceJet welcomes positive assessment from ratings agency
www.orientaviation.com/articles/146...

Tomasz Śniedziewski @tsniedziewski.bsky.social · 2d

Australia reports increase in international air travellers for July
www.orientaviation.com/articles/146...

Tomasz Śniedziewski @tsniedziewski.bsky.social · 2d

SkyTeam expands lounge access for elite status holders|
www.orientaviation.com/articles/146...

Tomasz Śniedziewski @tsniedziewski.bsky.social · 2d

IndiGo to launch three India-Asia routes in next two months
www.orientaviation.com/articles/146...

Tomasz Śniedziewski @tsniedziewski.bsky.social · 2d

Supply chain challenges estimated to cost airlines US$11 billion in 2025
www.orientaviation.com/articles/146...

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The Up Front @theupfront.media · 2d

We talk about CMF — colour, materials, and finish — of airline cabins a lot, and folks are often surprised at how high-tech something like a seat cover can be in order to meet requirements like flammability, smoke toxicity and heat release.

Flightradar24 @flightradar24.com · 2d

Finnair is canceling some flights and performing inspections on 8 of its A321s because the seat covers on those aircraft were cleaned using water. www.flightradar24.com/blog/aviatio...

The cabin of a Finnair A321 looking aft.

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Flightradar24 @flightradar24.com · 2d

Finnair is canceling some flights and performing inspections on 8 of its A321s because the seat covers on those aircraft were cleaned using water. www.flightradar24.com/blog/aviatio...

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