All Asia Pacific news – Page 8
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NewsSouth Korea rolls out UCAV technology demonstrator
South Korea’s Agency for Defense Development and Korean Air have rolled out a technology demonstrator for a new unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) at an unmanned air vehicle (UAV) show in Busan.
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NewsQatar gets green light for 25% stake in Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways has clinched regulatory approval for a 25% investment in Virgin Australia, paving the way for the Australian carrier to eventually restart long-haul operations.
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NewsIndiGo to damp lease three more Norse Atlantic 787s
Indian operator IndiGo is to damp lease three additional Boeing 787-9s from Norse Atlantic Airways, which will eventually operate flights from India to Europe.
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NewsRaytheon completes tests of AI-powered radar warning receiver
Raytheon has completed flight testing of a radar warning receiver (RWR) that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to process threats.
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NewsThai to add four new aircraft in 2025, including first A321neo
Thai Airways International expects to take delivery of four new aircraft this year, including its first Airbus A321neo, as it looks to tap into “ever-growing demand for travel” in the near term.
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NewsIndiGo discloses initial route plans for leased Norse 787
Indian operator IndiGo will initially put damp-leased Norse Atlantic Boeing 787 capacity on the Delhi-Bangkok route, the carrier has disclosed. IndiGo says the 787-9 lease is part of an “internationalisation strategy” ahead of its receiving long-range Airbus A321XLRs next year and A350s in 2027. The first 787 will be deployed ...
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NewsANA to be Japan’s first Embraer E2 operator with order for up to 20 jets
All Nippon Airways will be the first Japanese operator of Embraer’s E2 family of aircraft following an order for up to 20 E190-E2s, part of a broader fleet renewal as it announced commitments for up to 77 aircraft for future growth.
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NewsChina mulls tweaks to civil aviation law
Chinese civil aviation regulators have submitted a series of draft amendments to the country’s civil aviation law ahead of a meeting of top lawmakers.
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In depthAustralia’s C-27J keeps military credentials amid humanitarian focus
The Leonardo C-27J tactical transport has become a key asset for the Royal Australian Air Force to provide humanitarian assistance domestically and to regional neighbours, as it also continues to perform key military roles.
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NewsSouth Korean start-up SumAir to apply for AOC after clinching business licence
South Korean start-up SumAir has been awarded its business licence, moving it one step closer to becoming the country’s newest carrier.
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NewsSIA Group betters third-quarter net profit with boost from Air India-Vistara merger
Singapore Airlines Group more than doubled its net profit in the third quarter after getting a one-time accounting gain from the merger of former joint venture Vistara with Air India.
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NewsAir NZ flags challenging second half as ‘uncertainty’ grows over engine issues
Air New Zealand expects a “significantly lower” financial performance for the six months to end-June, as it continues to be impacted by engine issues on its Airbus A320neo family aircraft and Boeing 787 fleets.
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NewsCanadian trainer deal and military PC-12 sales lifted Pilatus last year
Pilatus has disclosed the sale of two PC-12s to military customers, as its PC-21 trainer continues to perform strongly on the international stage.
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NewsWeak radio, poor sightlines led to near collision in Australia
Weak radio transmissions and a lack of visibility nearly led to a collision between a Fairchild SA226T Metroliner and Beechcraft A36 Bonanza at Western Australia’s Geraldton airport.
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NewsAustralian UH-60Ms attain initial operating capability
The Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk has attained initial operating capability (IOC) with the Australian army.
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NewsChinese Z-9 intercepts Philippine parapublic Cessna 208B
A Chinese navy Harbin Z-9 helicopter has conducted a dangerous intercept of a Philippine government Cessna 208B Caravan.
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NewsAustralia watchdog flags capacity ‘stagnation’ amid rise in domestic traffic
Australia’s competition watchdog has urged the country’s domestic carriers to “find other ways” to boost operating capacity, as supply chain issues and delivery delays coincide with a spike in travel demand.
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NewsSpiceJet open to widebodies, long-haul operations: CEO
SpiceJet does not rule out acquiring widebody aircraft for long-haul operations in the future, as it looks to build back capacity while working through its financial challenges.
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NewsEVA Air to introduce premium economy product on 787-9s
EVA Air will roll out a new premium-economy product on its Boeing 787-9s, as it unveils the latest iteration of its seat design.
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NewsNew Zealand Seasprite in first Penguin missile launch
The New Zealand Defence Force has conducted its first launch of a Kongsberg Penguin anti-ship missile from the Kaman Aerospace SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite helicopter.