All Asia Pacific news – Page 205
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NewsAir France-KLM awaits Asia re-opening as it turns in third-quarter operating profit
Air France-KLM Group is expecting its overall capacity for the fourth quarter to be some 25-30% down on the same period in pre-crisis 2019. The company gave the estimate as it demonstrated gradual recovery by posting a third-quarter operating profit of €132 million ($154 million). But it is not giving ...
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NewsAustralian Army leases two AW139s to support MRH90 operations
The Australian Army has leased a pair of Leonardo Helicopters AW139s to support a range of missions, including currency requirements for air crew.
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NewsNew Chinese carrier-capable fighter in maiden sortie
A new aircraft carrier-capable variant of the Shenyang FC-31 in flight has appeared on Chinese social media, following weeks of speculation about a maiden sortie.
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NewsPhilippine court grants local recognition for PAL Chapter 11 filling
Philippine Airlines has gained approval from a local court for a petition to formally recognise its Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection process in the USA .
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NewsIndiGo widens Q2 operating loss; revenue sharply higher
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo saw operating losses widen to INR14 billion ($187 million) for its second quarter ended 30 September, compared with an operating loss of INR12 billion a year earlier.
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NewsAirbus to upgrade Chinese line for A321neos as first XLR nears assembly
Airbus is to ensure that all four of its A320neo-family assembly centres, including its Chinese facility, are capable of producing the larger A321neo variant. The airframer’s chief executive, Guillaume Faury, disclosed the plan during a third-quarter briefing, as the company prepared to start final assembly of the latest version of ...
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NewsJAL picks ST Engineering for 787 component support
ST Engineering’s commercial aerospace unit has signed a Boeing 787 component support contract with Japan Airlines.
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NewsAir New Zealand draws further from loan facility amid pandemic uncertainty
Air New Zealand has suspended its cash burn forecast citing “ongoing uncertainty” around New Zealand’s coronavirus situation, as it draws down further from a government loan facility.
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NewsGMF AeroAsia eyes Makassar expansion
GMF AeroAsia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Indonesian airport operator Angkasa Pura I (AP I) for the expansion of MRO operations.
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NewsTwo-seat J-20 fighter breaks cover in Chengdu
China has become the first country in the world to develop a two-seat stealth fighter, with the emergence of a Chengdu J-20 with a back seat.
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NewsIndonesian lawmakers debate future of Garuda
Indonesian lawmakers are divided over whether to resort to folding flag carrier Garuda Indonesia should ongoing restructuring negotiations fall through.
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NewsJASDF signs up for military pilot training in Italy
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) has become the third international customer of the International Flight Training School (IFTS) in Italy.
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NewsSingapore expands vaccinated travel lane scheme to Australia, Switzerland
Singapore has extended its Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) scheme to cover Australia and Switzerland.
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NewsHawaiian third-quarter suffers under coronavirus Delta variant fears
Hawaiian Holdings, parent of Hawaiian Airlines, experienced an uneven third quarter after fears about the coronavirus’ more-virulent Delta variant battered the carrier’s advance bookings and the state’s governor told tourists to stay away.
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NewsJapanese start-up Toki Air to open ATR 72 services from coastal airport
Japanese start-up carrier Toki Air is preparing to open services from the western coastal city of Niigata, some 250km north of Tokyo, early next year. The airline is affiliated with Tokyo-based air transport training and support services company Toki Aviation Capital. “Compared with Europe, the USA and neighbouring countries, Japan’s ...
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NewsAsia-Pacific air cargo boom continued in September: AAPA
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) says that September saw air cargo strength continue, as the trade body also welcomed governments’ efforts to move away from ‘zero Covid’ strategies.
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NewsFinnair recovery held up by lag in crucial Asian markets
Finnair has generated its first positive operating cash-flow for almost two years, with a surplus of €27 million ($31 million) during the third quarter, and expects the figure to stay positive in the fourth. But comparable operating losses in the fourth quarter will remain at “a similar magnitude” to the ...
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NewsNSW police commission Bell 429s
The New South Wales (NSW) Police Force has commissioned a trio of Bell 429 helicopters, which will serve in a number of missions.
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NewsTata, New Delhi ink share purchase agreement for Air India
Tata Sons has signed an agreement with the Indian government for its acquisition of state-owned carrier Air India.
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NewsZeroAvia ties up with MHIRJ to explore hydrogen-electric regional jets
Quebec-based MHI RJ Aviation Group is to co-operate with experimental propulsion specialist ZeroAvia to explore potential use of hydrogen-electric power for regional jets. MHIRJ focuses on aircraft maintenance for the CRJ fleet formerly manufactured by Bombardier, after Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries acquired the CRJ programme. Under the agreement it will ...