All Asia Pacific news – Page 478
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Flexing muscles in the race for space
Airbus unveiled its Space-Flex lavatory and galley concept for the A320 at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in 2011. The design replaced a full-width rear galley with a smaller galley and toilet combination, freeing up room for extra legroom or an extra row of seats.
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Cathay Pacific to raise 777 economy seating capacity
Cathay Pacific will increase capacity aboard its Boeing 777-300s and 777-300ERs by adopting a 3-4-3 seating configuration in economy, up from the current 3-3-3 configuration.
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Indian navy and coast guard order 32 Dhruv helicopters
Hindustan Aeronautics has secured an INR80 billion ($1.2 billion) order for 32 Dhruv helicopters for use by the Indian navy and coast guard.
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Mitsubishi takes "close look" at MRJ testing campaign
Mitsubishi Aircraft is re-assessing its flight test campaign for the MRJ regional jet following the latest design changes, amid reports that it may require at least 500 more flying hours to achieve certification.
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Airbus, Indonesian industry to discuss A400M possibilities
Airbus Defence & Space has signed a letter of intent with an Indonesian company related to Jakarta’s possible purchase of the A400M transport aircraft.
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Scoot 787 and Emirates A380 clip wings at Changi
The wing of a Scoot Boeing 787-9 and the wing fence of an Emirates Airbus A380 came into contact at 1:30 on 30 March at Singapore Changi International airport.
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Airbus Helicopters, PTDI in MRO pact
Airbus Helicopters and Indonesia’s PTDI have entered an agreement to provide support for Indonesian government rotorcraft.
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Delta and Korean Air move forward on transpacific JV plans
Delta Air Lines and Korean Air will have signed a memorandum of agreement that will establish a transpacific joint venture between the two SkyTeam carriers.
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American and China Southern plan codeshare
American Airlines and China Southern Airlines plan to launch a codeshare and interline partnership later this year, following the former’s move to invest $200 million in the latter.
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Cebu Pacific picks AFI KLM E&M for A320 component support
Cebu Pacific has selected Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) to provide component support for its current and future Airbus A320 family fleet.
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GAMECO completes first A350 line maintenance
Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering (GAMECO) completed its first Airbus A350 line maintenance on 4 March.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: BOC Aviation goes into overdrive
After delivering a record profit for its first year as a listed company, BOC Aviation chief executive and managing director Robert Martin is looking for an even better performance in 2017 as the lessor focuses on bulking up its balance sheet.
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Cathay and Lufthansa agree codeshare deal
Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa have disclosed a codesharing agreement that will give the Hong Kong carrier access to a wider European network and allow the European group to offer passengers new destinations in Australia and New Zealand.
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Jakarta receives more former USAF F-16 Block 25 fighters
Indonesia has received 18 of 24 Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 25 fighters that have been refurbished after USAF use.
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Pilots of crashed 747 missed cues about off-course approach
Pilots of the ill-fated Boeing 747-400F which crashed at Bishkek were given several warnings and indications that the aircraft was not following the correct approach before it overshot the airport.
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BOC Aviation reports 18% profit rise
BOC Aviation has reported an 18% rise in operating profit for 2016 to $474 million, boosted by stronger lease rental income.
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Crashed 747's crew aware of excessive height: inquiry
Russian investigators indicate that the crew of a Turkish-operated Boeing 747-400F knew the aircraft was too high on its approach before it overflew Bishkek airport and crashed far beyond the end of the runway.
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OpinionOPINION: Does Asia Aviation Capital make sense for Korean money?
Korea Transport Asset Management (KOTAM) is in pole position to acquire AirAsia's leasing arm Asia Aviation Capital for roughly $900 million, Reuters has reported.
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Paid contentINSIGHT FROM FLIGHTGLOBAL: LCCs ascending in the land of the Rising Sun
Despite a sometimes rocky path, Japan’s low-cost carriers are taking their place in the market, with strong growth prospects ahead.
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Paid contentINSIGHT FROM FLIGHTGLOBAL: The shifting sands of aircraft values
The concept of shifting sands is probably an apt one for the state of aircraft values today – as winds blow, the shapes and sizes of sand dunes change and move slowly over time. This analogy is more appropriate than talk of cliffs, waterfalls or catching falling knives, as used ...