All Asia Pacific news – Page 5
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JAL orders additional 737 Max 8s
Japan Airlines has placed orders for 17 more Boeing 737 Max 8s, as it outlines its fleet renewal plans in preparation for long-term growth.
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Australia races to field MQ-4C maritime surveillance fleet amid heightened Chinese naval activity
With its first Northrop Grumman MQ-4C uncrewed aircraft delivered, and two more examples soon to follow, the Royal Australian Air Force plans to have a long-range maritime surveillance capability operational by early next year.
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Landing UAV destroys parked South Korean Surion
A South Korean army helicopter was destroyed when an unmanned air vehicle (UAV) crashed into it while attempting to land.
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Cathay open to Comac aircraft in future, ‘keen to see’ developments first
Cathay Pacific does not rule out acquiring Comac aircraft – including possibly the in-development C929 widebody – in the long term, but will be studying developments closely first.
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China’s mystery 'sixth-generation' jet appears again
The prototype of a new Chinese combat aircraft tentatively dubbed ‘J-36’ has apparently made its second public appearance, with new footage emerging of the jet in flight.
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EVA Air exercises options for additional Airbus jets
EVA Air has boosted its Airbus orderbook, after exercising options for six more A350-1000s and three A321neos.
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Air India’s first retrofitted A320neo re-enters service
The first Air India Airbus A320neo with new cabin products has re-entered service, as the airline continues its cabin retrofit programme for older aircraft.
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RAAF combat fleet evolves for a more challenging world
Australia’s combat fleet is at a defining moment for the 21st century, with an ever-darkening geopolitical environment and the emergence of new capabilities.
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KAI to extend lifespan of Indonesian KT-1s
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has secured a contract to extend the life of KT-1B basic trainers in service with Indonesia’s air force.
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Tejas Mk1 conducts successful test of Astra air-to-air missile
A prototype of the Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Mk1 has successfully launched a locally developed air-to-air missile.
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GCAP partner fleets in focus as Leonardo hints at initial 350-unit buy
Leonardo expects orders to be in place for 350 aircraft via the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) by the time of a new fighter’s service introduction in 2035. We look at its partner nations’ current fleet mixes.
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Korean Air to introduce premium-economy product with 11-aircraft retrofit
Korean Air has confirmed it will be introducing a premium economy product, as it look to configure 11 Boeing 777-300ERs with the yet-unveiled product.
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Cathay caps off ‘year of rebuilding’ with slight profit improvement
Cathay Pacific Group saw a slight improvement in its full-year net profit, as it hails the end of its post-pandemic “rebuilding” process.
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Lessor Jackson Square agrees to order 50 A320neo-family jets
Leasing company Jackson Square Aviation has agreed to order 50 Airbus A320neo-family jets, its first direct deal with the airframer. Jackson Square is part of the Japanese Mitsubishi HC Capital Group, which also owns Engine Lease Finance. Mitsubishi HC Capital says the deliveries will commence in 2031. No engine selection ...
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KAI, Hanwha take stakes in AI companies
Top South Korean defence aerospace players continue to invest in companies that specialise in artificial intelligence.
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Korean Air unveils new branding with first logo change in over 40 years
Korean Air has launched a new corporate branding – including updating its logo for the first time since 1984 – as it works towards integrating with rival-turned-subsidiary Asiana Airlines.
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Korean Air to keep A380s, 747s flying amid new aircraft delays
Korean Air will postpone planned retirements of its Airbus A380s and Boeing 747-8s amid ongoing delays in new aircraft deliveries.
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China Airlines appoints new chair, president
China Airlines has promoted its president Kao Shing-Hwang as its new chairman, after the death of its previous chair.
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AVIC tests two new eVTOL aircraft
Chinese national airframer AVIC is conducting tests with two new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, as EHang’s EH216-S makes its first flight in Mexico.
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Capital A secures key approval in bid to shed financially-distressed status
Capital A – the owner of the AirAsia Aviation group – has secured approvals from the Malaysian stock exchange for its “regularisation plan” to exit its financially-distressed status.