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NewsChinese carriers help lift Airbus net orders by nearly 400 aircraft
Airbus has added nearly 400 net orders to its total for the year, following a strong July, and includes the large agreement for aircraft from four Chinese carriers. These Chinese operators are collectively taking 196 A321neos, plus 82 A320neos and 14 A319neos. Airbus also recorded 39 A321neo orders from LATAM, ...
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Bangladesh’s Meghna Aviation orders one Bell 505, Bell 407GXi
Bangladeshi operator Meghna Aviation has signed a purchase agreement for two Bell helicopters, a Bell 505 and a Bell 407GXi, doubling their current rotorcraft fleet.
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Australia’s Alliance Aviation exits turboprop operations with Fokker 50 retirement
Australia’s Alliance Aviation has retired – and sold – its fleet of Fokker 50s, citing customer preference for jet aircraft on charter operations.
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China adjusts suspension measures for international flights
China has again tweaked penalties for international flights found to carry passengers testing positive for the coronavirus.
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China sends nearly 70 aircraft into Taiwan Strait, while US jets observe the west
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence said that China sent 68 military aircraft into the disputed waterway, with more than half of those crossing the so-called median line.
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Airlines report profits amid troublesome geopolitical and economic outlooks
The current financial results season has seen more airline groups return to profit for the quarter ending 30 June, with many reporting higher-than-expected demand and strong yields in passenger and cargo markets. The latest to report is Lufthansa Group, which today cited a “boom in demand for airline tickets” as ...
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Indonesia probes Wings Air ATR 72 which struck taxiway ditch
Indonesia’s National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) is investigating an incident involving a Wings Air turboprop which struck a taxiway ditch in Bali.
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JAL participates in Tokyo urban air mobility trials
Japan Airlines has joined Japanese companies Mitsubishi Estate and Kanematsu Corporation in an urban air mobility project for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
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Korean Air operating profit powers ahead on strong revenue growth
Korean Air saw its operating profit in the second quarter of its 2022 financial year nearly quadruple to W736 billion ($569 million).
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China military drills off Taiwan prompts flight rerouting, cancellations
Airlines in Asia have scrambled to reroute or cancel flights, amid warnings to avoid Taiwanese airspace as China kicks off a series of live-fire drills in response to a top US official’s visit to the island.
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RAAF P-8A commences heavy maintenance in Australia
Boeing Defence Australia has commenced its first deep maintenance work on a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
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PAL swings to profitability amid surge in passenger revenue
Philippine Airlines swung back to the black for the first half of 2022, posting an operating profit of Ps6.6 billion ($120 million), compared to Ps4.7 billion loss reported in 2021.
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IndiGo sharply narrows net loss on soaring revenues
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo sharply narrowed its first quarter net loss to INR10.6 billion ($134 million), from a net loss of INR31.7 billion in the first quarter of its 2023 financial year.
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China sends fighter jets into Taiwan Strait amid heightened tensions
The flights of J-11s, J-16s and Su-30s come amid a series of large, live-fire drills being conducted by China in the region following an official US visit to Taiwan.
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Uzbekistan’s Qanot Sharq stepping up to A321neos
Uzbek carrier Qanot Sharq is to introduce a pair of Airbus A321neo jets through US lessor Air Lease. The twinjets are set to be delivered to the carrier in autumn this year, and will be drawn from Air Lease’s order backlog with Airbus. Qanot Sharq, whose name means ‘eastern wings’, ...
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Air China to raise CNY15 billion for 22 new aircraft
Air China will raise up to CNY15 billion ($2.2 billion) through a non-public share issuance, with the bulk of funds intended to fund the purchase of 22 new aircraft.
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Malaysia to acquire MALE UAV by 2025
Malaysia aims to acquire a medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) unmanned air vehicle (UAV) capability in 2025.
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Leidos to acquire Cobham Australia’s Special Mission business
US firm Leidos has announced the acquisition of Cobham’s Special Mission business in Australia.
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Garuda removes CRJ1000s, sole 737 Max from fleet
Garuda Indonesia is to return its Bombardier CRJ1000s to lessors, as part of a fleet rationalisation strategy that will see the carrier operate between 60 and 70 aircraft by year-end – lower than earlier estimates.
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Top US official’s flight to Taipei sets flight tracking record
More than 700,000 people tracked the aircraft of California Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, who is third in-line for the US presidency, as she landed in Taiwan for an official visit over threats from leaders in Beijing.
