All Asia Pacific news – Page 156
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NewsSingapore outlines journey to F-35B deliveries in 2026
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has outlined efforts related to its eventual receipt of the Lockheed Martin F-35B, including discussions with existing users.
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NewsJapan’s Hiratagakuen, Airbus to study, develop eVTOL services
Airbus has signed an agreement with Japanese helicopter operator Hiratagakuen to develop advanced air mobility services in Japan’s Kansai region, with the ultimate aim of launching commercial transportation services.
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NewsFinnair overhauling network and fleet as Russian airspace ban upsets Asian strategy
Finnair is to reduce its fleet size and restructure its route network after its fundamental strategy of serving Asian destinations was undermined by the closure of Russian airspace. The rebalancing of its network and re-alignment of capacity are part of a broad set of measures aimed at restoring profitability, after ...
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NewsPieter Elbers assumes top spot at IndiGo
Pieter Elbers has become the chief executive of Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo, effective 6 September.
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NewsOperational challenges likely ‘for some time’: Australia competition watchdog
Australia’s competition watchdog has warned that operational challenges – including delays and flight cancellations – are likely to be around until after the end of the year, as it notes the domestic airline sector “has not been well-placed” to handle the spike in travel demand.
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NewsGaruda outlines modest fleet growth for next half decade
Garuda Indonesia aims to have 96 aircraft operating under its main brand by the end of 2026, with its fleet growing an average of nine aircraft annually for the next four years.
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NewsJetstar loses domestic market share as Australia sees strong July traffic
Low-cost operator Jetstar ceded market share to rivals Regional Express (Rex) and Virgin Australia in July, as Australia’s domestic passenger numbers rose sharply during the month.
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NewsITA turns to Asia with new Indian and Japanese routes
Italian operator ITA Airways is to reinforce its intercontinental network with services to Delhi before the end of this year. The airline’s operation from Rome Fiumicino will bring to nine the number of intercontinental routes flown by the carrier. It will open the Delhi route on 3 December with three ...
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NewsJetstar grounds several 787s in latest operational snag
Australia’s Jetstar has grounded several Boeing 787s following a series of technial issues, a move which has led to cancellations across its medium-haul network.
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NewsGovernment signals commitment to Air Vanuatu fleet
Vanuatu’s government is committing to supporting the Pacific republic’s airline, Air Vanuatu, including continuing lease of its single Boeing 737-800. Air Vanuatu says the infrastructure ministry has informed the carrier that it will do “all that is financially necessary and commercially viable” for the airline, after suggestions in the local ...
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NewsAIM-9X missiles cleared for Taiwan as Beijing keeps up airpower pressure
The US government has cleared the possible sale of Raytheon AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder air-to-air missiles to Taiwan, amid continued Chinese aerial incursions.
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NewsAustralian defence group ASDAM completes Ruag Australia buy
Australian group ASDAM has completed the acquisition of Ruag Australia from Ruag International, adding to its portfolio of MRO work related to the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter.
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NewsAVIC’s updated AG600 operates first sortie to and from water
The updated AVIC AG600 amphibian has conducted its first sortie involving taking off and landing on water.
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NewsR-R, Air China to set up joint MRO facility in Beijing
Roll-Royce and Air China have signed a joint venture agreement to set up an engine MRO facility in Beijing.
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NewsTwin Otter on approach conflicted with opposite-direction departure at PNG airport
Investigators in Papua New Guinea are probing a serious incident in which an aircraft departing Kagamuga airport near Mount Hagen came into conflict with a flight on approach to the same runway from the opposite direction. Kagamuga airport is some 500km north-west of the capital, Port Moresby, and has a ...
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NewsUS Marines tout F-35 sensor suite; explore ‘lightning carrier’ concept
US Marine Corps (USMC) pilots of the Lockheed Martin F-35B are impressed with the type’s sensor capabilities, as the force explores new concepts for operating them from amphibious assault ships.
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NewsSpiceJet widens Q1 loss; eyes $200 million fundraising
Indian low-cost operator SpiceJet is “engaging with investment bankers” to potentially raise up to $200 million in fresh funds, even as it widened its quarterly losses, punished by soaring fuel costs and a depreciating Indian Rupee.
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NewsKorean Air-Asiana merger gets Australian approval
Australia’s competition watchdog has greenlit Korean Air’s proposed acquisition of rival and compatriot Asiana Airlines, noting that the move does not lessen competition on flights between South Korea and Australia. In a statement released 1 September, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) notes that while Korean Air and Asiana ...
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NewsVirgin Atlantic broadens Indian reach with IndiGo codeshare
UK long-haul operator Virgin Atlantic is to extend its Indian reach through a codeshare agreement with budget airline IndiGo. The new partnership will enable onward travel from Virgin’s flights from London Heathrow to Delhi and Mumbai. It will initially cover seven cities in India, comprising Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, ...
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NewsRaytheon secures $972m contract for F3R-standard AMRAAMs
Raytheon Missiles & Defense has been awarded a $972 million contract to deliver its F3R-standard AMRAAM air-to-air missile to the US military and 19 international customers.