All Asia Pacific news – Page 432
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PICTURE: First A350-900ULR starts flight-test campaign
Airbus has conducted the maiden flight of its A350-900ULR, the heavier and longer-range variant of the twinjet tailored to operate specialised long-haul routes.
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ATC oversights led to Scoot 787, Emirates A380 prang
Improper instructions from air traffic control personnel at Singapore's Changi Airport led to the wing-to-wing collision between a Scoot Boeing 787 and an Emirates Airbus A380 on 30 March 2017.
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Tokyo eyes multiple routes for new fighter jet
Japan’s Acquisition, Technology, & Logistics Agency (ATLA) continues to weigh ideas for a futuristic fighter to replace the nation’s Mitsubishi F-2 aircraft.
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Trent troubles force Air NZ 787-9s to make refuelling stops
Air New Zealand’s services to the United States and Japan have been affected by issues with some of its Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines on its Boeing 787-9s.
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New Islamabad International airport to begin operations on 3 May
Pakistan's New Islamabad International airport (NIAA) is set to begin operations on 3 May.
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Sriwijaya, Korean LCCs exposed to new CFM inspection regime
Asia-Pacific airlines operate 2,316 Boeing 737s powered by CFM56-7B engines, but most of these aircraft are below the cycle threshold required by a new inspection protocol.
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PICTURE: Drukair orders one A320neo
Bhutan's Drukair has signed a purchase agreement for a single Airbus A320neo.
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Garuda shareholders clear way for $750m bond issuance
Garuda Indonesia's shareholders have approved a planned a $750 million global bond issuance.
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Norwegian transferred six on-order 787-9s to BOC Aviation
Norwegian transferred orders for six Boeing 787-9s to BOC Aviation in a deal that was announced as a new order by the lessor in March.
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Standard passenger experience key to airport automation: SITA
SITA sees opportunities for Asia-Pacific airlines and airports to provide a better customer experience using technology, but they will have to adopt common standards.
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MRJ eyes Farnborough flying display appearance
Mitsubishi Aircraft plans to bring its MRJ regional jet to the Farnborough air show, where it may appear in the flying display.
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Taiwan's Far Eastern Air Transport to lease 737 Max 8s
Taiwan's Far Eastern Air Transport (FAT) will take the 11 Boeing 737 Max 8s it plans to acquire on operating lease, following its aircraft acquisition announcement made this week.
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RAAF receives final C-27J airlifter
The Royal Australian Air Force has received its tenth and final Alenia C-27J Spartan tactical transport.
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PICTURE: SIA 777 door ripped off at Los Angeles
A Singapore Airlines (SIA) Boeing 777-300ER had its second leftside door ripped from the airframe at Los Angeles International airport on 16 April at 17.50 hours local time.
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OpinionOPINION: On biometric data, air travel must heed Facebook lessons
There is no doubt that biometric tokens have the potential to fundamentally change the travel experience for passengers – for the better, in many cases.
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Ho Chi Minh City airport to get new passenger terminal
Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat International airport will receive an extra terminal, which will double its capacity to 50 million annually by 2025.
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PICTURE: Vietnam's latest A350 is first in SkyTeam livery
The latest Airbus A350-900 to be delivered to Vietnam Airlines is also the first of the type to wear the silver colours of the SkyTeam alliance.
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China Airlines to sell 747-400F
China Airlines has mandated AMS Aircraft Services and EastMerchant Capital as remarketing agents for a Boeing 747-400 Freighter (MSN 30762).
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NewsOJets acquires Elit'Avia and plots expansion
Singapore charter start-up OJets has snapped-up Slovenian business aircraft management company and operating partner Elit’Avia, as it seeks to broaden its service offering and global reach.