All Asia Pacific news – Page 340
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NewsLHT pivots to focus on partnerships, collaboration
While the Lufthansa Technik of the past believed it could go its own way in the business, its present-day strategy shows a markedly different school of thought.
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Thai Airways ordered to revise aircraft acquisition plan
Thai Airways International’s board has ordered the management team to revise a proposed aircraft acquisition plan.
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First SilkAir 737 Max 8 arrives in Alice Springs
A SilkAir Boeing 737 Max 8 has arrived in Alice Springs, Australia where it will be placed in storage, pending the type’s eventual return to service.
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NewsFirst MA700 fuselage joined with wings
AVIC has joined the wings of the first MA700 turboprop with the main fuselage, as it moves to complete construction of the first static aircraft.
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NewsViper, Venom star for USMC in Okinawa
Some names stick. Bell designates the latest incarnation of the venerable AH-1 attack helicopter as the AH-1Z Viper – sometimes referred to as the ‘Zulu’ in casual conversation. The most recent version of the UH-1, meanwhile, is the UH-1Y Venom. While the Viper and Venom are thoroughly new rotorcraft, the marines of squadron HMLA-169 use the names their fathers and uncles used for the original AH-1s and UH-1s that served in the Vietnam War: Cobra and Huey.
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VAECO-ST Engineering component venture opens for business
A component joint venture between Vietnam Airlines Engineering Company (VAECO) and ST Engineering has officially launched in Vietnam.
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NewsFirst batch of C919 components begin production
Comac has commenced component production for the first batch of C919 aircraft to be delivered to its customers.
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LATAM to leave Oneworld alliance
Latin America group carrier LATAM Airlines Group plans to leave the Oneworld alliance.
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NewsK-FX CDR sets stage for prototype production
Seoul has completed the critical design review (CDR) of the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-X fighter, setting the stage for the rollout of a prototype in the first half of 2021.
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Airline BusinessNew AirAsia X opportunities after Airbus order rejig
AirAsia X’s recent order rejig for Airbus A330neos to include the A321XLR is a sensible move, one that could open up a wide range of opportunities for the low-cost carrier.
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Vistara, Airbus sign A320 support pact
Indian carrier Vistara has signed a deal with Airbus covering engineering and maintenance works for its Airbus A320s.
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NewsVietJet receives first 240-seat ‘Cabin Flex’ A321neo
Vietnam low-cost carrier VietJet Air has taken delivery of the first Airbus 321neo equipped with 240 seats in the new Airbus Cabin Flex configuration.
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AnalysisIn Beijing Daxing, China pins 'big prosperity' hope
It is a vision in white: vast ceilings framed by stark black lines that blend seamlessly into the shiny tiled floor.
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Beijing's Daxing airport commences operations
Beijing Daxing International airport commenced operations on 25 September with China Southern Airlines operating the inaugural flight from the facility to Guangzhou.
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India's Alliance Air seeks to lease two ATR 72-600
Air India’s regional unit Alliance Air is seeking to lease two new ATR 72-600s that can be delivered by September 2020.
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NewsMALE UAV loss a setback for New Delhi
The recent loss of a ‘Rustom II’ medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) unmanned air vehicle (UAV) during experimental flight trials is a setback for an ambitious programme of India’s Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO).
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Hong Kong Airlines opens crew training facility
Hong Kong Airlines (HKA) has opened its first training facility, located near the airport.
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Boeing lands digital service deals with Asian carriers
Boeing’s services business has signed a series of orders and contracts from Asia-Pacific carriers, primarily for its digital products.
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JAL, Marubeni start business jet service operation
Japan Airlines and Marubeni Corporation have launched a business jet venture focused on arranging charter flights.
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ANA, Safran ink A380 nacelle maintenance deal
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has signed a 10-year agreement with Safran Nacelles for the maintenance and repair of its Airbus A380 nacelles.