All Asia Pacific news – Page 29
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NewsIAI, India’s DCX form local joint venture with radar focus
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Indian firm DCX Systems have established a joint venture that will focus on airborne radars and other systems for India’s military.
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NewsBOC Aviation places five A321neos with Thai
Lessor BOC Aviation has placed five Airbus A321neos with Thai Airways International.
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NewsKorean Air triumphs in UH-60 upgrade bid
A team led by Korean Air has been named the preferred bidder to upgrade 36 Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters in service with South Korea’s military.
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NewsQatar Airways, IAG and MASkargo plan joint freight business
Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo and Malaysia Airlines’ MASkargo intend to form a global joint freight business under plans announced on 22 April.
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NewsChina’s AG600 amphibian gains type certification
The AVIC AG600 amphibian has attained its type certificate in China, setting the stage for use in the parapublic and military domain.
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NewsComac’s C909 begins commercial service in Vietnam
Low-cost operator VietJet has become the latest international operator of Comac’s C909 regional jet, with a pair of leased aircraft entering commercial service on 19 April.
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NewsChina Southern puts 787-8 fleet sale on hold
China Southern Airlines has temporarily suspended the sale of its Boeing 787-8 fleet, as US-Chinese relations sour over US tariff policies. The airline had disclosed last November that it was looking to sell all 10 of its 787-8s and had sought requests for proposals. Its divestment package also featured a ...
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NewsMalaysia Airlines parent extends profitability streak despite ‘operational headwinds’ in 2024
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) posted its third consecutive annual operating profit, despite significant network cuts at the end of the year amid supply chain disruptions.
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NewsUAE gets the KF-21 red carpet during South Korean visit
The air forces of South Korea and the United Arab Emirates have entered a pact related to the developmental Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter.
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NewsAir New Zealand receives first retrofitted 787
Air New Zealand’s has received its first retrofitted Boeing 787-9, and will return it to commercial operations in mid-May.
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NewsPLA faces challenges with broad UAV adoption, integration
A new report highlights the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) growing ambitions for unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), while also underscoring the significant challenges China faces in integrating these systems across its military branches.
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NewsAir New Zealand flags ‘substantial’ drop in earnings as engine issues grow
Air New Zealand expects a “substantial reduction” in the compensation received for ongoing engine reliability issues, which it says will impact its financial performance for the year ending 30 June.
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NewsEmbraer E2 jets clinch Mongolian certification
Embraer has gained certification for its E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft from the Mongolian regulator, paving the way for the eventual introduction of E190-E2s with operator Hunnu Air.
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NewsUS approves Philippines to acquire TH-73 trainer helicopters
The $120 million package covers Manila to begin negotiating to purchase an unspecified number of the Leonardo trainer helicopters.
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AnalysisIndonesia’s Kaan interest no Turkish delight for KF-21
Jakarta’s open interest in Turkish Aerospace’s developmental Kaan fighter further muddies Indonesia’s already murky plans for new fighters.
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NewsChinese inquiry confirms ignition of leaking oxygen destroyed Tu-204 freighter
Chinese investigators have found that the fire which destroyed a Tupolev Tu-204C freighter at Hangzhou originated from a crew oxygen system malfunction in the right-hand side of the cockpit, with leaking oxygen and hot components igniting combustible material. The Aviastar-Tu twinjet (RA-64032), with eight occupants, had been departing for a ...
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NewsIndia tests long-range ‘Gaurav’ glide bomb
India has conducted a series of successful tests with a new 454kg (1,000lb) glide bomb, which was dropped from a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter.
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NewsKorean Air betters first-quarter revenue despite economic ‘uncertainties’
Korean Air expects to see “continued growth” in its passenger business in the near-term, on the back of strong demand and despite recent “business environment uncertainties”.
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NewsUS-Bangla Airlines to wet lease two 737-800s from BBN Airlines Indonesia
Dhaka-based US-Bangla Airlines has signed an agreement with wet-lease operator BBN Airlines Indonesia for a pair of Boeing 737-800s.
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NewsEmbraer appoints industry veteran to head China operations
Embraer has appointed a veteran Chinese aerospace executive to head its China commercial operations.