All Asia Pacific news
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IATA calls on Bangladesh, Pakistan to release over $720 million in blocked funds
IATA has urged the governments of Pakistan and Bangladesh to release more than $720 million in blocked airline funds, while calling for simplified processes to repatriate the funds.
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AirAsia appoints founder Fernandes as group advisor
AirAsia Aviation Group has appointed its co-founder and former chief executive Tony Fernandes as advisor and steward, as the deadline for merger negotiations with associate unit AirAsia X draws close.
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Korean Air demonstrates UAM operations using 5G network
Korean Air and other South Korean companies have completed an urban air mobility (UAM) demonstration to explore operational and safety issues.
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Boeing opens research and technology centre in Nagoya
Boeing has opened a research and technology centre in Nagoya focusing on the decarbonisation of aviation.
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Thai cargo start-up Pattaya takes delivery of initial ATR freighter
Thai start-up regional carrier Pattaya Airways has taken delivery of its first aircraft, an ATR 72-500 freighter.
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Ten killed in Malaysian helicopter collision during display practice
A collision between two Royal Malaysian Navy helicopters has resulted in the death of 10 crew.
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Asia-Pacific carriers strengthen codeshares, Auckland’s China network grows
Star Alliance partners Air India and All Nippon Airways have entered a codeshare agreement covering the two carriers’ networks.
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ST Engineering’s wing-in-ground AirFish to begin sea trials in Singapore in Q3
ST Engineering’s in-development AirFish 8 wing-in-ground craft will begin trials in the third quarter of this year, paving the way for eventual service entry in 2025.
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Japan searches for missing crew after two SH-60Ks lost in night ASW exercise
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force rotorcraft were carrying eight personnel when the collision happened near the Izu Islands, located to the southeast of Japan in in the Pacific Ocean, according to Japan’s Ministry of Defense.
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Air New Zealand cuts profit forecast again, citing stiff competition and weak demand
Air New Zealand trimmed its full-year earnings forecast for a second time, as it flags increased competition on its North American network and softening domestic travel demand.
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Hanwha breaks ground on F414 engine production facility
Hanwha Aerospace has broken ground on a new facility to licence-build the GE Aerospace F414 engine for the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter.
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IHI selected for further hydrogen fuel cell and aircraft electrification research
Hydrogen fuel cell and aircraft electrification technologies developed by Japan’s IHI will be further refined through projects initiated by the country’s New Energy and Industrial Development Organization.
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Australian F/A-18Fs to operate out to 2040, receive hypersonic weapons
Australia will extend the service life of its Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers to 2040, observing that the two types complement the country’s Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters and other assets.
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IAI lays foundation for 777-ERSF conversion facility in South Korea
Israel Aerospace Industries will convert Boeing 777-300ERs into freighters at a new location in South Korea.
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China’s ‘Big Three’ expected to post first-quarter profits: HSBC report
A HSBC Global Research report has outlined the possibility of China’s three largest carriers turning profitable in first quarter of the year, on the back of record traffic results.
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South Korea to stand up F-35 MRO facility
South Korea is to build a heavy maintenance facility for the Lockheed Martin F-35, the third MRO facility for the type in the Asia-Pacific.
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Comac assembles expert group for C929 research meetings
Comac has kicked off a joint research meeting for its in-development C929 widebody, bringing together a large group of academics, scientists and engineers, as well as government officials, from across the country.
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In depth
As Scoot takes first E2, an eager Embraer hopes for renewed interest in Asia
Scoot’s E2 debut has deeper significance for Brazilian airframer Embraer, which believes the entry-into-service will spark renewed interest from other Asia-Pacific operators, including the possibility of new orders this year.
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Analysis
Fear of industrial decay drives Japan’s airliner gamble
Concerns that Japan’s aerospace industry is at a critical juncture have prompted Tokyo to start laying the groundwork for a new airliner programme – but its plans face daunting risks.
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L3Harris in maintenance pact for Australian MQ-4Cs
Northrop Grumman Australia has signed up L3Harris to support the Royal Australian Air Force’s future fleet of MQ-4C Triton unmanned air vehicles.