All Asia Pacific news – Page 587
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Air India issues tender for APU MRO services
Air India has issued a tender seeking MRO services for the auxillary power units (APUs) used on its 15 Boeing 777s.
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NewsPIA confirms no operational aircraft affected by Karachi raid
Pakistan International Airlines has confirmed that none of its operational fleet suffered any damage during the 9 June terrorist raid at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport.
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NewsBoeing receives order for 777-300ER BBJ
Boeing Business Jets has received an order from an undisclosed customer for a 777-300ER aircraft configured for VIP use.
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NewsAirbus discloses multiple C295 orders
Airbus Defence & Space has disclosed its receipt of orders for a combined 20 C295 medium transports from multiple customers so far this year, and confirmed the delivery of a first example to a new Latin American operator.
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NewsDutch surveyors to map seabed for MH370 search
Australian investigators are recruiting a Dutch-based surveying specialist to assist with the preparations for a new search for Malaysia Airlines' missing Boeing 777.
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NewsPIA assessing possible aircraft damage in Karachi airport raid
Pakistan International Airlines is assessing whether any of its aircraft were damaged during a Pakistani Taliban raid at Karachi’s airport during the early morning of 9 June.
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NewsKhazanah plans to restructure Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund Khazanah will create a restructuring plan for Malaysia Airlines (MAS) in the coming 12 months.
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NewsVirgin Australia ATR operated 13 sectors with damaged tail
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is continuing its investigation into an incident where a full inspection of a Virgin Australia ATR 72-600 may have failed to discover structural damage to the aircraft’s tailplane.
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NewsPICTURE: Pacific Sun becomes Fiji Link
Fiji Airways has commenced the rebranding of its regional unit Pacific Sun to Fiji Link with the delivery of its first ATR 72-600.
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NewsPakistani forces sweep Karachi airport after overnight battle
Pakistani forces have declared Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport secure after a late night gun battle with infiltrators, which resulted in 21 fatalities but during which no aircraft appear to have been damaged.
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NewsTransatlantic effort progresses Orion crew vehicle
The development of a key component in any future manned mission to deep space has taken a leap forward with European Space Agency approval of the design for the service module it will supply for NASA’s Orion crew capsule.
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NewsFor the long haul to Mars, keep your diet close to the Earth
On the Apollo missions, astronauts ventured about 400,000km from Earth and spent between 8 and 12 days away from home. A trip to Mars would involve 56 million km travelling over eight or nine months – and a stay of about two years, to wait for the two planets to ...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Roadmap to Mars is paved with ambition, high hopes and money
A manned mission to Mars is a lofty goal, but with international effort beginning to align behind one cohesive plan, the next stage of human exploration may well become possible
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NewsPentagon report highlights China's airpower development
A US Department of Defence report has underlined China’s determination to develop its airpower capabilities.
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NewsPICTURE: Mitsubishi Aircraft unveils first P&W engine
Japanese airframer Mitsubishi Aircraft has published an image of the first Pratt & Whitney PW1200G geared turbofan engine for its MRJ regional jet.
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AJW wins follow-up support deal from Air Astana
Air Astana has extended its component maintenance contract with AJ Walter Avaiation.
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NewsPICTURE: China Eastern retires A300-600s
China Eastern Airlines retired its last Airbus A300-600 aircraft after a final flight on 31 May.
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NewsMH370: Searchers given 300 days to find lost 777
Search teams will be given 300 days to conduct a hunt for Malaysia Airlines’ missing Boeing 777 under the terms of an Australian government tender to find flight MH370.