All Asia Pacific news – Page 425
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Chinese lessors continue on growth trajectory
Once thought of as short-term irritants, Chinese aircraft lessors have grown to a size where they are changing the dynamics of the traditionally Western-dominated industry.
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Diamond strengthens global presence in bid to bolster brand
Diamond Aircraft is stepping up its global sales, marketing and support effort as part of a wider strategy from its new Chinese owner to position the business and general aviation manufacturer as the leading brand and producer of fixed-wing, piston-engined types.
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Tara Air Twin Otter damaged in runway excursion
A Tara Air Bombardier DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 300 was involved in a runway excursion at Jumla airport on 9 June.
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Indonesia's Semarang airport inaugurates new terminal
Semarang's Ahmad Yani International airport inaugurated a new passenger terminal on 7 June, replacing the previous facility.
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Swire launches takeover bid for HAECO
Swire Pacific has launched a HK$3 billion ($382 million) bid to buy out minority shareholders' stakes in Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company (HAECO) and delist the MRO company.
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Asiana to issue $300m hybrid notes
Asiana Airlines has plans to issue $300 million in overseas hybrid bonds with a 30 year maturity.
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ST Engineering Aerospace opens third US facility
ST Engineering Aerospace has established a new airframe MRO facility in Pensacola, Florida.
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PICTURE: Philippine Airlines' first A350 flies
Philippine Airlines' first Airbus A350-900 has conducted its maiden flight at the airframer's Toulouse headquarters.
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R-R, Thai to collaborate on Trent engine support
Rolls-Royce has signed an agreement with Thai Airways International to study how the carrier can be incorporated into its CareNetwork.
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Castlelake ABS buyer of 15 aircraft from BOC Aviation
BOC Aviation has been identified as the seller of 15 aircraft that will form a large part of the 36 jet portfolio to be acquired by Castlelake's CLAST 2018-1 asset backed securitisation.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: SIA's fleet transformation taking shape
Singapore Airlines’ fleet is gradually changing its focus onto the Boeing 787-10 and the Airbus A350-900, as the remainder of 2018 begins the ramp-up of new aircraft deliveries.
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MRJ to make flying-display debut at Farnborough
Mitsubishi Aircraft intends to display the MRJ in an air-show flying programme for the first time at this year's Farnborough air show.
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BA to use Qatar jets on Gulf and Indian routes
British Airways has disclosed that Qatar Airways aircraft will replace the UK flag-carrier's regular services on routes to Kuwait, Muscat and New Delhi.
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ANALYSIS: Diversity among the issues that dominated IATA's AGM
Diversity, specifically the lack of it, was a resonant theme at this year’s IATA annual general meeting in Sydney – even before the storm created when the association’s board chairman for the next year Akbar Al Baker responded to a question about gender equality, by saying that “of course” his own carrier Qatar Airways “has to to be led by a man because it is a very challenging position”.
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Closer inspection interval detected cracking on 747 pylon
Qantas’s decision to halve the time between inspections on the engine pylons of its Boeing 747-400 fleet allowed it to detect fatigue cracking before it became a safety issue.
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PICTURE: PAL receives its first A321neo
Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofans.
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Al Baker takes over as chair of IATA board
Qatar Airways Group chief executive Akbar Al Baker has been appointed the chairman of the IATA board of governors.
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PICTURE: Air China's first A350 takes maiden flight
Air China’s first Airbus A350-900 has performed its maiden flight in Toulouse.
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IATA pushing to resolve blocked airline funds issue
The total amount of funds blocked by governments to airlines fell by 7% in 2017, but IATA says that the $4.9 billion amount locked away is still too high.
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Qantas details considerations for Project Sunrise aircraft
Qantas has laid out some more of the considerations it is making as it moves towards an RFP on new ultra-long-haul aircraft in 2019.