All Asia Pacific news – Page 137
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NewsUS airlines request extension of slot waivers for flights to Asia
US airlines are requesting an extension of slot waivers for certain long-haul flights that have been in place since Covid-19 disrupted international travel in March 2020.
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NewsChinese majors to delist from NYSE in February
Two of China’s three largest carriers are to delist from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), citing the limited number of shares traded and the sufficiency of its existing listings in Shanghai and Hong Kong.
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NewsChina’s ‘Big Three’ see 2022 traffic plunge to pandemic lows
China’s three largest carriers reported a new low for their full-year passenger traffic, a reflection of the impact of country’s long-drawn ‘zero-Covid’ battles.
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NewsANA strikes SAF pact with Itochu and Raven SR
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan’s Itochu Corporation and US firm Raven SR for the long-term procurement of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
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NewsSIA group sees robust December traffic as load factors hit record high
The Singapore Airlines Group reported record passenger load factors in December 2022, helped by the reopening of key East Asian markets, which significantly boosted passenger traffic at the end of the year.
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NewsInvestigators recover flight recorders from crashed Yeti Airlines ATR 72
Nepalese authorities have located the flight recorders of the Yeti Airlines ATR 72-500 that crashed on 15 January, as the country marks its worst aviation disaster in 30 years.
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NewsRAAF general steps into key USAF Pacific role
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) General Carl Newman has joined the US Air Force as a deputy commander of its Pacific command.
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NewsBain Capital mulls Virgin Australia re-listing
Private equity firm Bain Capital is looking to re-list Virgin Australia, as part of wider plans to position the carrier “for continued growth and long-term prosperity”.
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NewsAvolon sees Asia driving upbeat 2023 for airlines
Lessor Avolon is upbeat about the aviation sector’s prospects in 2023 but highlights some key challenges facing the sector.
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NewsAsiana ends temporary freighter flights amid passenger demand recovery
Asiana Airlines has returned to passenger service seven widebodies converted for cargo-carrying purposes, as passenger travel demand continues to recover.
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NewsBAE Systems Australia to build new F-35 support warehouse
BAE Systems Australia will build a new warehouse to help support Lockheed Martin F-35s in Australia and the broader region.
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NewsYeti Airlines ATR 72-500 crashes near Pokhara
An ATR 72-500 operated by Nepali carrier Yeti Airlines crashed near Pokhara town on the morning of 15 January.
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NewsDelta ‘not going to get ahead of ourselves’ on China routes: CEO
Delta Air Lines plans to hold back on restoring its flight network to China as it assesses demand following that country’s lifting of all Covid-19-related travel restrictions earlier this month.
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NewsFirst commercial 737 Max flights take off in China after four-year hiatus
China Southern Airlines has restarted commercial flights with its Boeing 737 Max aircraft after a hiatus of nearly four years, marking the return to service of the type in the country amid little fanfare.
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NewsGMF AeroAsia optimistic on near-term prospects; targets swing to profit
A bullish GMF AeroAsia is targeting a return to profitability this year on the back of strong MRO demand, though it has warned of supply chain challenges.
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NewsATSB investigates ground proximity warning involving Pionair BAe 146
The Australia Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating a 5 January incident in which a British Aerospace BAe 146 freighter deviated below the vertical flight path.
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NewsChina to ‘markedly improve’ Asia-Pacific demand recovery: AAPA
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has welcomed Mainland China’s reopening, which it says will “markedly improve” recovery prospects for the region’s airlines.
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NewsVietjet enters Australian market with Melbourne launch
Vietnam low-cost carrier Vietjet Air is steadily adding to its international network, including plans for its initial foray into Australia.
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NewsAustralian LCC startup Bonza awarded AOC
Australian low-cost operator Bonza has been awarded its air operator’s certificate, paving the way for an imminent launch after lengthy delays.
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NewsOptimistic Hong Kong Airlines targets return to pre-pandemic capacity by 2024
Hong Kong Airlines (HKA) expects to return to pre-pandemic capacity by mid-2024, as it restarts hiring following what it calls a “rapid recovery” in air travel demand.