All Asia Pacific news – Page 79
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In depthModernised airlift capacity boosts Southeast Asian militaries
Southeast Asian air forces are gradually recapitalising their tactical transport capabilities, amid a growing requirement to move personnel and equipment across broad geographies.
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NewsC-130J in RNZAF livery breaks cover in Georgia
The Royal New Zealand Air Force’s first of five new Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transports has emerged from the paint shop.
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NewsFormer Batik Malaysia chief Chandran returns to the helm
Batik Air Malaysia has reappointed its former CEO Chandran Rama Muthy to helm the carrier.
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NewsAustralian watchdog flags ‘persistently high’ cancellations as recovery stabilises
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has singled out domestic airline service reliability as a “significant concern”, noting that cancellations and delays remain “persistently high” even as traffic recovery stabilises and airfares decline.
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NewsThai Airways to order at least 45 Boeing jets
Thai Airways International is set to order 45 Boeing aircraft for long-term fleet renewal, with the deal expected to be firmed up in the coming days at the Singapore air show.
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NewsP&W renews sustainment contract for South Korean F100 engines
Pratt & Whitney has renewed its performance-based logistics (PBL) contract to maintain F100 engines that power Republic of Korea Air Force fighters.
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NewsKorean Air secures conditional European approval for Asiana acquisition
European competition regulators have conditionally cleared Korean Air’s proposed acquisition of compatriot carrier Asiana Airlines.
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In depthUSAF names new Pacific Air Forces chief
General Kevin Schnieder has been designated the new Pacific Air Forces commander, as the US Air Force faces an increasingly challenging threat environment in the Asia-Pacific.
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NewsBoeing taps Amy List to head Australian defence business
Boeing Defence Australia has named Amy List as its new managing director, succeeding Scott Carpendale.
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NewsIndonesia’s Mirage 2000-5 plans fall through
Indonesia has scrapped a plan to buy 12 used Dassault Mirage 2000-5 fighters from Qatar, amid criticism for the deal during its presidential election campaign.
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NewsIsrair Group halts Smartwings acquisition talks with Chinese shareholder
Israir Group’s efforts to take control of Czech carrier Smartwings have encountered difficulties after the Israeli operator stopped negotiations with the Chinese shareholder.
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In depthWhich unmanned systems starred at Riyadh’s World Defense Show?
Staged near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 4-8 February, the second World Defense Show attracted exhibitors from around the globe keen to support the nation’s Vision 2030 goal of boosting its local defence industry’s manufacturing capability by the end of this decade. In addition to its daily flying display attractions and ...
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NewsUS-Bangla prepares for long-haul expansion as first A330 arrives
Bangladeshi carrier US-Bangla Airlines has shown off its first Airbus A330, having disclosed last year that it would be stepping up to widebody operations.
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NewsAirbus picks Indian supplier to manufacture range of A220 doors
Airbus has selected Indian automotive firm Dynamatic Technologies to supply doors for the Airbus A220 family.
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NewsEmbraer, Mahindra team up for Indian air force C-390 bid
Embraer has strengthened its bid to equip the Indian air force with its C-390 tactical transport by announcing a memorandum of understanding with Mahindra Defence Systems.
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NewsC919 to make international debut at Singapore air show
The Comac C919 narrowbody will make its international debut at the Singapore air show, as part of what could be a strong Chinese presence at the event.
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NewsSkymark sees nine-month profits, revenue rise
Japanese carrier Skymark Airlines has seen strong profit and revenue growth in the first nine months of its 2023 financial year.
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NewsCanberra funds three more MQ-28A Ghost Bats
Australia is funding three additional Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat unmanned air vehicles as it eyes a demonstration campaign in 2025. The three Block 2 MQ-28As will be produced locally, and feature improved sensor and payload options, according to Australia’s minister for defence industry Pat Conroy. Source: Boeing ...
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NewsAustralia’s Alliance sees half-year profit triple as wet-lease contracts grow
Charter operator Alliance Aviation recorded a three-fold jump its half-year profit, helped by a sharp rise in contracted wet-lease activities.
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NewsBBN Airlines Indonesia prepares to put additional 737s into service
Wet-lease specialist Avia Solutions Group’s newly-established Asian carrier BBN Airlines Indonesia is expanding its fleet with four Boeing 737s. The aircraft comprise three 737-800s for passenger service, and a single 737-400 freighter, which will complement its pair of 737-800 converted freighters. BBN Airlines secured its air operator’s certificate in the ...