All Asia Pacific news – Page 2
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NewsE190 low-speed climb incident spurs Alliance to act on crews’ recurrent take-off mode error
Australian carrier Alliance Aviation has taken action to stop recurrent speed-mode selection errors by Embraer crews, after an incident in which pilots of an E190 initially failed to notice their jet was slowing as it climbed away from the Solomon Islands. The first officer, who was flying the jet from ...
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NewsEVA Air finalises additional A350, A321neo orders
Taiwan’s EVA Air has firmed its commitments for six Airbus A350-1000s and three A321neos, in an orderbook top-up first disclosed in March.
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AnalysisLeonardo pitches M-346 as GCAP trainer, as Block 20 update advances
Leonardo has outlined its ambition for the M-346 to evolve into a common training platform for Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) partners Italy, Japan and the UK, as it advances work on a major Block 20 upgrade for the in-service type.
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NewsAustralia picks Northrop to boost C-130J self-protection
The Royal Australian Air Force’s Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transports are to be equipped with Northrop Grumman’s ALQ-251 countermeasures system.
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NewsHanwha Aerospace to make big investment in MQ-1C Gray Eagle STOL
South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace and US unmanned air vehicle maker General Atomics Aeronautical Systems have entered a development and production pact for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle STOL system.
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NewsUSA enhances potential Philippine F-16 buy
The US government has significantly increased the scope of a potential sale of Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block 70/72 fighters to the Philippines.
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NewsChina’s ‘Big Three’ expect strong growth in C919 deliveries
China’s three largest carriers expect a marked increase in deliveries of Comac’s C919 narrowbody jet this year, according to their latest fleet plans.
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NewsHAL revenue holds steady despite Tejas, Dhruv travails
Indian airframer Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) generated revenue of INR304 billion ($3.6 billion) in the 12 months to 31 March, flat against the previous year.
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NewsLao Airlines receives first Comac C909
Lao Airlines has become the newest international operator of Comac’s C909 regional jet, after taking delivery of its first example on 31 March.
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NewsChina Airlines firms A350-1000 order
Taiwanese carrier China Airlines has firmed its preliminary agreement for 10 Airbus A350-1000s, which it will use for long-haul services to Europe and North America. The airline unveiled the initial agreement in December last year, part of a split order with Boeing. It has not given many details about the ...
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NewsEHang units win China AOCs for EH216-S eVTOL operations
China’s EHang has secured its first air operator’s certificates (AOC) for its EH216-S electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
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NewsIndia orders 156 Light Combat Helicopters, to lease KC-135
New Delhi has ordered 156 attack helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics, as well as contracted an air-to-air tanker.
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NewsTaiwan receives its first new-build F-16 Block 70
Lockheed Martin has handed over Taiwan’s first F-16 Block 70 fighter at a ceremony in Greenville, South Carolina.
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In depthGeneral Atomics planning modular family of uncrewed fighters
With plans to show off its offering for the US Air Force at the upcoming Paris air show, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems says it is taking a modular approach to the autonomous fighter concept that will allow customers to easily pick and choose different capabilities for their fleets.
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NewsBOC Aviation orders 120 Airbus and Boeing narrowbodies
Lessor BOC Aviation has disclosed commitments for 50 new Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, as well as 70 Airbus A320neo aircraft.
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NewsCathay, HK Express outline Mainland China expansion plans
Cathay Pacific Group will be increasing its operations into Mainland China for the northern summer season, tapping on “growing two-way travel demand”.
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NewsCebu Pacific again flags ‘poor recovery’ in Mainland China
Cebu Pacific has again flagged sluggish recovery for the China market, as it confirms that it has “redeployed” capacity to other parts of its network.
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NewsAustralia confirms ‘informational’ meeting with GCAP fighter partners
The head of capability for the Royal Australian Air Force says his office received an informational briefing from the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) consortium – a trilateral initiative between the UK, Italy and Japan to develop a sixth-generation fighter.
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AnalysisRAAF to deliver options for fielding uncrewed fighters by year’s end
The service’s head of capabilities says that by the end of 2025 the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aims to provide the Australian government with options for procuring a future fleet of uncrewed fighter aircraft, with the indigenously developed Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat being a strong contender.
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NewsAsia-Pacific carriers ‘cautious’ about cost challenges, trade tensions amid continued growth: AAPA
Asia-Pacific carriers still face looming challenges – including the rise of “protectionist” trade policies and rising costs – even as they continue to see continued growth in travel demand.