All Asia Pacific news – Page 27
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NewsAAPA chief expects demand recovery in early 2024, even as China rebound ‘subdued’
Asia-Pacific airlines are expected to see a full demand recovery in the first half of 2024, underpinning the “resilient” growth seen following the reopening of borders.
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NewsVistara stake put SIA in the right place at the right time: Goh Choon Phong
Singapore Airlines is bullish about India’s long-term prospects and feels its 49% stake in Vistara positioned it well for an evolving Indian airline market.
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NewsBOC Aviation appoints finance chief as new CEO
BOC Aviation has appointed finance chief Steven Townend to helm the company, as long-time chief executive Robert Martin steps down at the end of the year.
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NewsIndonesian air force receives new Falcon 8X for VIP missions
The Indonesian air force has taken delivery of a single Dassault Aviation Falcon 8X business jet, which will be used for the VIP transport role.
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NewsIndiGo to ground over 30 jets in early 2024 amid mounting PW1100G engine issues
IndiGo expects to ground more than 30 aircraft in the first quarter of 2024 as it continues to deal with the fallout from technical issues impacting the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engine.
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NewsEVA Air orders A350-1000s as part of $10bn fleet renewal
EVA Air has selected the Airbus A350-1000 for long-haul fleet renewal, as part of a $10.1 billion deal that will also see commitments for 15 A321neos.
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NewsSIA expects full capacity recovery by 2024 as half-year profit smashes records
Singapore Airlines Group expects to return to pre-pandemic capacity in the 2024 fiscal year, amid robust travel demand which has led the airline to post a 26% jump in half-year operating profit.
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NewsAir India powers up international network, as Sydney airport sees China growth
Air India is using the arrival of new aircraft to strengthen its network, while Sydney airport has seen Chinese carriers mount a strong return this year.
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NewsTaiwan set to retire F-5s, but RF-5E to stay on
The AIDC T-5 advanced jet trainer is poised to fully replace the Northrop F-5 in Taiwanese service, but the RF-5 reconnaissance version will remain operational until Taipei receives new intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.
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NewsIndonesia probes Garuda 737 tail-strike
Indonesia’s National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) has opened an investigation into a tail-strike incident involving a Garuda Indonesia Boeing 737-800.
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NewsJMSDF officers observe F-35B tests aboard Prince of Wales
Personnel from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force have spent time aboard the Royal Navy’s HMS Prince of Wales to gain insights into aircraft carrier operations.
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NewsGrounded MYAirline says four A320s remain with carrier
Grounded Malaysian carrier MYAirline says that just six of its 10 Airbus A320 aircraft have been de-registered, denying local reports that all the jets have been returned to lessors.
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NewsAir NZ to suspend Hobart, Seoul services owing to engine woes
Air New Zealand will suspend two international routes owing to expected availability issues with the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G and Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine.
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NewsMHI sees ‘negative impact’ from PW1100G issues as aero-engines profit takes hit
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has flagged the “negative impact” stemming from technical issues facing the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G powerplant, with its aero-engines division seeing a dip in profit.
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NewsCanadian helicopter repeatedly intercepted by Chinese J-11 fighters
Ottawa says the crew of a Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone underway with a Royal Canadian Navy ship in the South China Sea was repeatedly intercepted by Chinese J-11 fighter jets acting in an “unsafe” manner.
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NewsComac confirms ‘C929’ moniker as widebody enters ‘detailed design’ stage
Comac’s in-development C929 widebody programme appears to be progressing, despite the Chinese airframer having quietly dropped its Russian joint-venture partner.
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NewsGaruda swings to loss despite revenue jump
Garuda Indonesia swung back to a nine-month loss despite an increase in revenues, due to the lack of income gained from debt restructuring, and as it took a hit from foreign exchange losses.
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NewsIndiGo ramps up mitigation measures as GTF groundings grow
IndiGo is maintaining its full-year capacity guidance as it intensifies mitigation measures in response to news that more of its Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan (GTF)-powered aircraft will be grounded in the coming months.
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NewsIndiGo overcomes seasonal weakness to report profitable second quarter
IndiGo recorded a positive result in its seasonally weakest July-September period for the first time in five years, extending its profitable run to four quarters
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NewsQantas faces shareholder ire at AGM, acknowledges ‘substantial’ loss of trust
Qantas shareholders have overwhelmingly voted against the airline’s proposed executive remuneration plan, dealing the embattled national carrier another blow amid a challenging year.