All Asia Pacific news
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OpinionAustralian F/A-18Fs to operate out to 2040, receive hypersonic weapons
Australia will extend the service life of its Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers to 2040, observing that the two types complement the country’s Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters and other assets.
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OpinionIAI lays foundation for 777-ERSF conversion facility in South Korea
Israel Aerospace Industries will convert Boeing 777-300ERs into freighters at a new location in South Korea.
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NewsChina’s ‘Big Three’ expected to post first-quarter profits: HSBC report
A HSBC Global Research report has outlined the possibility of China’s three largest carriers turning profitable in first quarter of the year, on the back of record traffic results.
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NewsSouth Korea to stand up F-35 MRO facility
South Korea is to build a heavy maintenance facility for the Lockheed Martin F-35, the third MRO facility for the type in the Asia-Pacific.
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NewsComac assembles expert group for C929 research meetings
Comac has kicked off a joint research meeting for its in-development C929 widebody, bringing together a large group of academics, scientists and engineers, as well as government officials, from across the country.
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In depthAs Scoot takes first E2, an eager Embraer hopes for renewed interest in Asia
Scoot’s E2 debut has deeper significance for Brazilian airframer Embraer, which believes the entry-into-service will spark renewed interest from other Asia-Pacific operators, including the possibility of new orders this year.
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AnalysisFear of industrial decay drives Japan’s airliner gamble
Concerns that Japan’s aerospace industry is at a critical juncture have prompted Tokyo to start laying the groundwork for a new airliner programme – but its plans face daunting risks.
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NewsL3Harris in maintenance pact for Australian MQ-4Cs
Northrop Grumman Australia has signed up L3Harris to support the Royal Australian Air Force’s future fleet of MQ-4C Triton unmanned air vehicles.
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News‘Good start’: Chinese first-quarter passenger traffic hits historic high
Chinese carriers saw their first-quarter passenger traffic reach an all-time high, with domestic traffic recovering well beyond pre-pandemic levels.
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NewsHAECO, China Airlines extend 777 components, landing gear support
HAECO has extended a series of MRO contracts with long-time customer China Airlines, covering the Taiwanese carrier’s fleet of Boeing 777 aircraft.
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NewsBoeing completes expansion of Tianjin composites joint venture
Boeing has completed expansion work at its Tianjin composites joint venture, allowing it to increase its production capacity of commercial aviation composite parts.
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NewsQantasLink changes air quality training, procedures after 717 crew incapacitation
An air quality event aboard a QantasLink Boeing 717-200 saw the aircraft land in Hobart with both flight crew affected by hypoxia-like symptoms.
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NewsMalaysian authorities issue conflict zone warning
Malaysian aviation authorities have warned operators about the dangers and issues of operating near or over conflict zones.
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NewsAir New Zealand places order for 9m litres of SAF
Air New Zealand has signed for nine million litres of neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Neste, representing the producer’s largest order from an airline outside of Europe or North America.
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NewsKazakhstan’s lead A400M emerges with ‘glossy grey’ livery
Kazakhstan’s first A400M tactical transport has emerged from the paint shop at Airbus Defence & Space’s San Pablo final assembly site in Seville, Spain.
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NewsAustralia signs $139m deal to enhance P-8A Poseidon fleet’s capabilities
Boeing is to upgrade the Royal Australian Air Force’s 12-strong fleet of P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, under a contract worth $139 million.
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NewsFresh Israel-Iran conflict risks further disrupting Asia-Europe air travel
Airlines in Europe and Asia have began re-routing their operations between the two regions following escalating tensions in the Middle East, further narrowing Asia-Europe flight options and raising operating costs.
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NewsAustralian electric aviation start-up Wilbur Air eyes 100 Electra aircraft
Newly launched Australian start-up Wilbur Air has ambitious plans for electric aviation operations on the continent using an envsioned system of “mini-airports”.
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NewsVictorian goverment backs Dovetail with investment
Australia’s Dovetail Electric Aviation has secured financial backing from the government of Victoria, the latest in a series of investments for the fledgling zero-emission powertrain developer.
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NewsAzorra hands over first E190-E2 to Scoot
Lessor Azorra has delivered an Embraer 190-E2 regional jet to Singapore low-cost carrier Scoot, the first time an airline based in the city-state has introduced an aircraft from the Brazilian airframer.