All articles by Aaron Chong – Page 6
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PIA to boost fleet amid leadership changes
Pakistan International Airlines intends to dry lease two Airbus A320s in the first quarter of 2019.
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Jet Airways receives $35m in prepaid ticket purchases
Jet Airways has received $35 million via a "prepaid ticket purchase agreement" with its loyalty programme unit, Jet Privilege.
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India to employ facial recognition at airports
The Indian civil aviation ministry has released a policy that aims to shorten passenger processing times at airports by using biometric data.
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India's Air Works divests UK unit Air Livery
Indian MRO firm Air Works has divested aircraft finishing subsidiary Air Livery to Satys.
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New Delhi finalising 'revival package' for Air India
India's government is finalising a revival package for Air India that will include financial assistance and a strategy aimed at making it a more competitive carrier.
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IAI Bedek to service HNA Group's V2500 engines
Israel Aerospace Industries' Bedek Aviation Group has been contracted to provide MRO support for IAE V2500 powerplants operated by China's HNA Group and its airline subsidiaries.
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Malaysia Airlines' 787 agreement lapses
Malaysia Airlines has disclosed that a tentative agreement with Boeing to order eight 787-9s, has lapsed.
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SpiceJet starting new services out of Amritsar
SpiceJet will launch daily Amritsar-Bangkok and Amritsar-Goa services on 6 November.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: GAMECO eyes great leap forward
As one of the largest MRO companies in China, Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (GAMECO) says it remains focused on its core business of airframe and component maintenance and will not embark on any “adventures”.
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Hyderabad airport adding interim international terminal
Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International airport is constructing an interim terminal for dedicated for international departures, as part of its expansion plan.
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Latin America and Africa key growth markets: China Southern chief
China Southern Airlines says it is working towards becoming a more internationally recognised carrier, as it seeks to capitalise on the growing Chinese economy.
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Chongqing eyes dozen more international route launches this year
Chongqing Jiangbei International airport expects to launch 12 new international routes by the end of this year, bringing its total international routes to 85.
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Guangzhou Baiyun expects to add more US and European routes
Guangzhou Baiyun International airport is eyeing up to 14 new destinations to the United States and Europe over the next three years.
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SpiceJet to launch dedicated freighter ops on 18 September
India's SpiceJet has taken delivery of its first dedicated freighter aircraft as it plans to start its first cargo services on 18 September.
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AirAsia X evaluating A321neos and LRs
AirAsia X is considering adding Airbus A321neos and A321LRs to its fleet for future route development and frequency increases.
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Qatar Airways still keen on India unit and IndiGo stake
Qatar Airways remains interested in establishing an airline in India, and remains open to taking a stake in IndiGo.
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MRO centre at Beijing's new airport starts to take shape
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has announced that construction is underway for the first maintenance hangar at Beijing's new airport.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Engine OEMs predict rise in Asia-Pacific MRO demand
As engine manufacturers continue their focus on aftermarket services, most have been ramping up their capacity and capabilities in Asia-Pacific to better serve their largest customers.
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IATA calls on India to boost aviation infrastructure, policies
IATA director general and chief executive Alexandre de Juniac has called on New Delhi to address the country's infrastructure and regulatory issues in order to allow the airline industry to meet its growth potential over the next 20 years.
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Jet Airways expands CFM56 MRO deal with ST Engineering Aerospace
Jet Airways and ST Engineering Aerospace have expanded a deal covering maintenance of the CFM International CFM56-7B engines that power the Indian carrier's Boeing 737s.