All Asia Pacific news – Page 15
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Landing aids for collision-affected Tokyo Haneda runway restored to operation
Japan’s transport ministry is expecting landing aids damaged during the Tokyo Haneda runway collision to be restored to operation on 20 January.
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Qantas expands E190 flights from Darwin, as Hainan Airlines resumes Edinburgh
Qantas will resume direct flights between Singapore and Darwin after an 18-year hiatus, while Asia-Pacific low-cost operators have announced a series of route launches for the new year.
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Indonesia lifts grounding of 737 Max 9
Indonesian aviation regulators have lifted a temporary operational ban on the Boeing 737 Max 9, following the completion of “thorough inspections”.
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Indian seaplane operator Mehair to retrofit Caravans with ZeroAvia engines
Indian seaplane operator Mehair – Maritime Energy Heli Air Services – has provisionally ordered up to 20 engines from hydrogen-electric propulsion specialist ZeroAvia.
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Akasa Air orders 150 737 Max jets
Indian carrier Akasa Air has ordered 150 Boeing 737 Max aircraft, landing Boeing its first major commitment for the type weeks after a door plug blow-out accident.
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Virgin Australia taps regional operator Link Airways in network boost
Virgin Australia has inked a new codeshare partnership with regional operator Link Airways, in a move that will see its regional network significantly grow.
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Australia’s MRH90 fleet to be parted out under disposal plan
Australia has worked out a disposal strategy for its NH Industries MRH90 Taipan helicopters that does not include transferring them to other operators.
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India’s JetSetGo tentatively picks Cavorite X7 for air taxi operations
Indian executive jet operator JetSetGo has reached a provisional agreement for Horizon Aircraft hybrid eVTOLs under which it could purchase up to 100 of the Canadian developer’s Cavorite X7. The agreement – currently a letter of intent – provides for the purchase of 50 aircraft at $5 million each, with ...
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Japan Airlines appoints first female president
Mitsuko Tottori, currently the airline’s customer chief, will be the first female to lead a major Japanese operator.
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International recovery to drive China’s ‘Big Three’ to ‘record’ profits in 2024: HSBC
China’s three largest carriers are expected to make strides during an international travel recovery this year despite slow progress in 2023, according to a HSBC Global Research report.
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Korean Air A330, Cathay 777 involved in wing clip at Hokkaido airport
A Korean Air Airbus A330-300 and a Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300 were involved in a wing-clip incident on 16 January, at New Chitose airport on Japan’s northern Hokkaido island.
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Boeing inaugurates parts distribution centre in India
Boeing has inaugurated a new distribution centre in India, as it eyes continued growth in the Indian airline market.
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Tepid international rebound drags China's 'Big Three' 2023 traffic recovery
China’s three largest carriers reported a significant rebound in passenger traffic in 2023, though they have yet to fully recover traffic to pre-pandemic levels seen in 2019.
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Airline Business Covid-19 recovery tracker: January 2024 update
Our regular examination of the latest global data for several key airline market indicators, including traffic and capacity in passenger and cargo markets, in-service and stored fleets, jet fuel costs, and share price trends for the world’s largest groups.
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Southeast Asia’s falling turboprop numbers create sustainability challenge: report
Southeast Asia is experiencing a decline in the use of turboprops on short-haul routes, raising questions about the region’s ability to adopt zero emission short-haul aircraft in the future.
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AG600 poised to receive type certificate in 2024
The AVIC AG600 amphibian completed a number of key tests in 2023, and is poised to receive its type certificate in 2024.
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Air Astana set for IPO this year as it plans London and Kazakhstan listing
Kazakh carrier Air Astana has outlined its intention to list on the London and Kazakhstan stock exchanges this year.
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JMSDF to get ASW boost with new SH-60Ls
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is poised to start receiving a new version of the Sikorsky SH-60 with improved anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities.
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Maldivian considers leasing 787-8 under long-haul network plan
Indian Ocean region carrier Maldivian is looking to obtain a Boeing 787-8 to expand its network, just days after indicating plans to acquire an Airbus A330-200. The airline is aiming to branch into long-haul services and the latest request for proposals, issued by Island Aviation Services, centres on dry-leasing a ...
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AirAsia to resume A321neo deliveries in June; mulls A321LRs, A350s in long-term
AirAsia Aviation expects to resume deliveries of new Airbus A321neos this year, as the newly-merged carrier continues to return stored aircraft to service.