All Asia Pacific news – Page 404
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Comac marches forward with ARJ21 and C919
With the establishment of Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) in May 2008, China declared its intention to become a world player in aircraft manufacturing.
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Boeing quietly plugs away at NMA pending 2019 decision
Boeing continues to explore the issues and possibilities around its New Mid-market Airplane (NMA), with its sights still firm on a potential 2025 service entry.
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Thai cautious on new routes as it awaits fleet clarity
Thai Airways International is taking a careful approach to growth as it tries to forge a more consolidated group approach, while it awaits for more clarity on its fleet plans.
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Thai frets about reputational damage from grounded 787s
Thai Airways International is concerned about the reputational damage caused by persistent engine issues with its Boeing 787-8 fleet.
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Lufthansa Technik and LG form IFE screen joint venture
Lufthansa Technik and South Korean electronics manufacturer LG Electronics have committed to forming a joint venture to market new technology LED screens for aircraft cabin entertainment systems.
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IndiGo eyes capacity surge in Q3 as aircraft deliveries ramp up
IndiGo will grow capacity by 35% year-on-year for the upcoming third quarter, thanks to a ramp up of new aircraft deliveries from Airbus.
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India discusses potential for nonstop flights to Perth
India's Ministry of Civil Aviation has held discussions with Western Australia's tourism minister that could lead to Air India commencing nonstop flights between India and Perth.
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PICTURES: RTAF H225M fleet rises to eight
The Royal Thai Air Force’s fleet of Airbus Helicopters H225M Caracal heavy-twin rotorcraft has grown to eight, with the delivery of two more examples.
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Qantas revenue rise offsets higher costs in Q1
Qantas reported a 6.3% rise in revenue to A$4.41 billion ($3.12 billion) for the quarter ended 30 September, with the record result helping to offset higher fuel and other operating costs.
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Cathay Pacific in major passenger data breach
Cathay Pacific has suffered a data breach that has compromised the personal information of 9.4 million passengers.
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Vistara receives Rs20bn equity boost
Indian carrier VIstara has received a Rs20 billion ($273 million) equity injection from its two shareholders, Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons.
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Airbus, AVIC in conductive composites pact
Airbus and AVIC will cooperate on research into multi-functional composite materials for aerospace applications.
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PAL set to permanently retire A340s as A350 gains traction
Philippine Airlines is on the verge of permanently retiring the Airbus A340-300, as its A350-900s get up to speed on long-haul routes.
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Air Niugini defers Shanghai route launch
Air Niugini has deferred the launch of its planned Port Moresby-Shanghai route, citing expected increased demand across its existing network.
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Korean Air hopeful on North Korean rapprochement
Korean Air is cautiously optimistic about recent political developments vis-à-vis North Korea, with the easing of tensions helping the general visitor environment for South Korea.
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PICTURES: China Airlines receives A350 in special livery
China Airlines has taken delivery of an Airbus A350-900 painted in a scheme that combines the Taiwanese carrier's own plum-blossom logo with the aircraft manufacturer's "carbonfibre pattern" house livery.
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Cash-strapped Jakarta to renegotiate K-FX/I-FX involvement
Jakarta hopes to renegotiate its partnership with Seoul in the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) K-FX/I-FX fighter programme.
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VIDEO: AG600 conducts first sortie from water
The AVIC AG600 has conducted its first water takeoff and landing, in a major milestone for the world’s largest amphibian aircraft.
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KAI's MRO unit set conduct first heavy check on 737
Korea Aerospace Industries’ (KAI) MRO unit, Korean Aviation Engineering & Maintenance Service (KAEMS), will induct its first aircraft for heavy maintenance in December.
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A350 and 777X in contention for Korean widebody order
Korean Air is considering both the Boeing 777X and Airbus A350 family for what could be a major widebody order, as well as leaning toward additions to its 787 fleet.