All Asia Pacific news – Page 201
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NewsIndia domestic traffic moves closer to pre-pandemic levels
Indian domestic carriers continue to see domestic travel demand rise, reporting a fifth consecutive month of increase in passenger traffic, and moving closer to pre-pandemic levels.
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NewsTaiwan commissions first batch of upgraded F-16Vs
Taiwan has commissioned its first batch of upgraded Lockheed Martin F-16V fighters, as it continues to upgrade the balance of its fleet.
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NewsSingapore-Malaysia travel lane to commence with six daily flights
There will be six flights a day — operated by six carriers — between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur under the quarantine-free Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) scheme.
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NewsSingapore, Airbus to study feasibility for hydrogen-powered aircraft operations
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and Airbus will launch a feasibility study on hyrdrogen-powered aircraft operations in early 2022, as part of a wider collaboration on sustainable aviation.
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NewsIndonesia orders two A400Ms; seals long awaited deal
Indonesia has placed an order for two Airbus Defence & Space A400M tactical transports, with the potential to obtain four additional examples.
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NewsUnited to reboot Singapore services; hints at SIA codeshares
United Airlines will restart non-stop flights to Singapore in January under the city state’s Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) scheme, as it hints at more codeshares with Singapore Airlines.
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NewsA year after exiting administration, optimistic Virgin Australia adds seven 737s
Virgin Australia has signed letters of intent to acquire seven more Boeing 737-800s, amid optimism about meaningful travel recovery a year after emerging from voluntary administration.
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NewsCathay says cash breakeven imminent, flags ‘substantial’ full-year loss
Cathay Pacific warns that its full-year loss will be “substantial”, despite “a considerable improvement” in its second-half earnings for 2021.
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NewsAsiana narrows operating profit, swings to net loss on foreign exchange losses
Significant foreign exchange losses, as well as other one-time costs, plunged Asiana Airlines to a net loss, with the airline narrowing its operating profit for the third quarter.
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NewsJ-20 two-seater in flight testing; more Y-20U tanker sightings
The two-seat version of the Chengdu J-20 fighter has commenced flight testing, as more evidence emerges about the evolution of the tanker version of the Xian Y-20 strategic transport.
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NewsSpiceJet, Boeing reach agreement on 737 Max claims
SpiceJet and Boeing have reached an agreement in relation to the grounding of the 737 Max that followed fatal crashes of the type in late 2018 and 2019.
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NewsBangkok Airways plunges to steep net loss after airport lease termination
Bangkok Airways significantly widened its net loss for the three months to 30 September, as it took on a hefty charge for the termination of an airport lease agreement.
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NewsChina’s ‘Big Three’ see tepid traffic recovery in October
China’s ‘Golden Week’ holiday at the start of October failed to provide any meaningful uplift for domestic traffic, as the country’s three largest carriers saw a drop in traffic against 2020 levels.
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NewsIndian start-up Akasa Air signs for 72 Boeing 737 Max jets
Indian start up carrier Akasa Air has placed firm orders for 72 Boeing 737 Max aircraft including some for the higher-density Max 8-200 version.
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NewsSingapore to roll out year-long SAF trial in 2022
Singapore will begin a year-long trial to use sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) on aircraft from 2022, following a viability study conducted earlier this year on the use of SAF in the country.
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NewsSouth Korean LCCs see Q3 revenue uplift, though loss-making streak continues
Two South Korean low-cost carriers — T’way Air and Jeju Air — widened their third-quarter operating losses, despite reporting an uptick in revenue.
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NewsSIA shows off new regional business, economy class for 737 Max 8
Singapore Airlines has revealed the interior of its new Boeing 737 Max 8, with 154 seats divided between business and economy class.
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NewsQantas 787 unable to retract landing gear after pins left in place
Two landing gear pins that were not removed from a Qantas aircraft before it left the gate resulted in the inability to retract landing gear after takeoff, an investigation by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has revealed.
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NewsSingapore adds Middle East, more Asian countries to travel lane arrangement
Singapore will reopen its borders to fully-vaccinated travellers from five more countries, including India and countries in the Middle East.
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NewsRex adds Brisbane to mainline domestic network; eyes Queensland expansion
Rex will launch jet operations between Melbourne and Brisbane in mid-December, as it discloses “well-advanced” plans to expand operations in Queensland state.