All Asia Pacific news – Page 234
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NewsQantas puts 787s on domestic flights in capacity ramp-up
Qantas will deploy its Boeing 787-9s on domestic flights for the first time since the type entered its fleet, as part of a capacity expansion that will also see seven new domestic routes launched.
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NewsHAECO, AeroLogic renew 777F heavy maintenance contract
HAECO Hong Kong has extended its multi-year heavy maintenance agreement with German cargo carrier AeroLogic for another four years.
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NewsGaruda Indonesia reportedly eyeing fleet cuts as part of ‘complete’ restructuring
Beleaguered Indonesian flag carrier Garuda Indonesia could halve its fleet to “no more than 70 aircraft”, reportedly as part of restructuring efforts to turn the airline around.
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NewsShanghai AJ Group partners with Juneyao for aviation investment
Investment holding company Shanghai AJ Group is partnering with Juneyao Air to potentially make an investment in an aviation company.
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NewsIndiGo solidifies CFM position with Leap-1A deal for over 300 jets
Indian budget carrier IndiGo has selected the CFM International Leap-1A to equip another 310 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft. It operates A320neo and A321neo aircraft with both the Leap-1A and the rival Pratt & Whitney PW1100G powerplant. But the selection of 620 new engines – plus spares – cements CFM as the ...
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In depthChina’s J-10 comes of age with indigenous engine
The recent appearance of an operational Chengdu J-10C powered with a domestically made engine marks a key moment for the single-engined type in the Peoples’ Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).
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NewsAirAsia X posts Q1 operating loss of MYR5.5 billion
Malaysian long-haul, low-cost carrier AirAsia X has posted a first quarter operating loss of MYR5.5 billion ($1.3 billion) amid the collapse in its business owing to the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsThai Airways’ creditors approve rehabilitation plan
Thai Airways International’s creditors have approved its rehabilitation plan at a 19 May meeting.
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NewsFosun International unit setting up firm to invest in airlines
A subsidiary of Chinese conglomerate Fosun International is setting up a company with the purpose of investing in airlines.
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NewsVirgin Australia details growth plan for domestic network
Virgin Australia Group has disclosed plans to grow its domestic network, which entails adding 700 weekly flights by October through new services and adding capacity on key routes.
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NewsStrong cargo performance helps Asiana narrow losses
Asiana Airlines narrowed its first quarter operating loss to W11.2 billion ($9.9 million), compared with W2 trillion a year earlier.
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NewsCathay Pacific aims to attain carbon neutrality by 2050
Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific has committed to cut carbon emissions to net zero by 2050, by focusing on investing in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), carbon emission offsets and reducing emissions through enhanced efficiency.
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NewsStop-start recovery for Asia-Pacific aviation market, warn experts
Webinar panelists suggest region faces an on-off recovery as states respond to Covid-19 outbreaks by closing borders with little warning
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NewsAirbus, Singapore complete A330 MRTT automatic refuelling trials
Airbus Defence & Space and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) have completed flight trials of an automatic refuelling system (A3R) update for the A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT), with certification expected to follow before the end of 2021.
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NewsSIA Group to take 32 deliveries despite very weak demand
Singapore Airlines Group expects to take delivery of 32 aircraft in the coming 12 months including eight Boeing 737 Max 8, although it is uncertain when the type will return to service in the region.
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NewsSubaru Bell 412EPX marks first delivery
Subaru has conducted the first delivery of the Subaru Bell 412EPX, with the rotorcraft going to Japan’s National Police Agency.
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NewsCollins, Ameco expand Air China support pact
Collins Aerospace has expanded its agreement with MRO firm Ameco to support Air China’s aircraft fleet.
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NewsSIA announces S$6.2 billion convertible bond issue
Following massive losses for its 2020/21 financial year, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has moved to further shore up its cash position with a S$6.2 billion ($4.6 billion) convertible bond issue.
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NewsQantas flags A$2 billion loss amid further job cuts, wage freeze
The coronavirus pandemic is expected to cost the Qantas Group A$16 billion ($12.4 billion) in lost revenue, though airline chief Alan Joyce believes it is “slowly starting to turn the corner”.
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NewsSingapore Airlines retires four Boeing 777-300ERs early
Singapore Airlines has retired four Boeing 777-300ERs earlier than expected, as part of its wider culling of aircraft it has “deemed surplus to fleet requirements”.