All articles by Aaron Chong – Page 7
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AirAsia plan for China joint venture fails
The AirAsia Group's hopes of launching its long-awaited China joint venture appear to have been dashed.
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GoAir expects spare engines will get all its A320neos flying
GoAir expects that increased availability of spare leased Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofan engines will soon allow it to fully utilise its Airbus A320neos.
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GoAir to begin international services in October
Indian low-cost carrier GoAir will launch its first international services with Airbus A320s, linking the cities of Mumbai and Delhi with Phuket and Male.
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Jet Airways to launch five new routes
Jet Airways will expand its network over the next month, with the launch of five new services.
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Capital Airlines A320 damaged in apparent hard landing
An Airbus A320 operated by Capital Airlines diverted to Shenzhen Bao'an International airport after a reported hard landing at Macau International airport on 28 August.
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Boeing lowers forecast for global pilot, technician demand
Boeing forecasts that 635,000 new commercial airline pilots will be required globally between 2018 and 2037, down slightly from last year's projection of 637,000.
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SpiceJet operates India's first biofuel flight
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet says it has operated the country's first flight using biofuel on 27 August.
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Jet Airways seeks cash as it sinks to Rs13.2bn Q1 loss
India's Jet Airways has flagged seeking a new equity infusion and monetising its loyalty programme after revealing a loss before tax of Rs13.2 billion ($198 million) for the quarter ended 30 June, reversing its profit before tax of Rs53.5 million from the previous corresponding period.
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Garuda Indonesia to suspend Heathrow service
Garuda Indonesia has revealed that it will end its thrice-weekly nonstop Jakarta-London Heathrow service, effective 28 October.
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New Delhi issues draft policy for international route subsidies
The Indian government may extend its Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) to international destinations, particularly in Southeast Asia, as it looks to improve international air connectivity.
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AirAsia X's Fernandes affirms US west coast plans
AirAsia X co-group chief executive Tony Fernandes has reaffirmed the long-haul low-cost carrier's intention to start flights to the west coast of the United States via Japan after it receives its first Airbus A330neos in late 2019.
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Floods force Cochin airport to close until 26 August
Severe flooding in the Indian state of Kerala has forced Cochin International airport in to close until 14:00 local time on 26 August.
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PICTURE: Cathay 777 wing tip mangled in Rome
The right wing tip of a Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER was severely damaged in an incident at Rome Fiumicino Leonardo Da Vinci airport on 15 August.
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New Delhi proposes new bidding structure for future airports
The Indian government has proposed to make per passenger concession fees the main bidding parameter for evaluating new airport projects, in a move away from its focus on revenue sharing.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Is Jet Airways circling the drain?
Jet Airways appears to be the latest Indian airline teetering on the brink after it indefinitely postponed the release of its financial results for the three months to 30 June.
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Wrong data inputs caused Jet 777 late take-off at London Heathrow
Jet Airways has amended its standard operating procedures for take-off following a late take-off incident that occurred on 30 August 2016, involving one of its Boeing 777-300ERs at London Heathrow airport.
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Jet Airways postpones Q1 results release
India's Jet Airways has postponed the release of its first quarter financial results on the recommendation of its audit committee.
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Faulty fuel indicator grounded Malaysia Airlines A380
A Malaysia Airlines Airbus A380 was grounded for over a week at London Heathrow due to a fuel quantity indicator issue.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: GMF AeroAsia gets busy in quest for top 10 spot
From his office, GMF AeroAsia’s president and chief executive, Iwan Joeniarto, has a bird's eye view of the wide range of aircraft in its hangars, which point towards its goal of becoming a global top 10 MRO provider by 2020.
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R-R modified Trent 700 blade clearance after SIA A330 incident
Rolls-Royce increased the rotor tip clearances between the engine casing and intermediate pressure compressor (IPC) blades across various stages of newly manufactured Trent 700 powerplants, following an in-flight power loss on a Singapore Airlines Airbus A330-300 on 23 May 2015.