All Asia Pacific news – Page 445
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Xiamen Airlines signs $2bn MoU with CFM
Xiamen Airlines has signed a $2.05 billion memorandum of understanding with CFM International, covering installed and spare engines.
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Delta expects Korean Air tie-up approval by June
Delta Air Lines expects South Korean regulatory approval of its proposed joint venture with Korean Air in the first half, says chief executive Ed Bastian.
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How airlines continued to thrive in 2017 despite challenges
Airlines continued to expand and kept a grip on their improved profitability off the back of strong air travel demand in 2017, even if the positive mood was punctuated by a series of high-profile challenges and service interruptions that dominated headlines.
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Garuda defers all new aircraft deliveries in 2018
Garuda Indonesia confirms that it will not add any aircraft in 2018, and will instead work to maximise the utilisation of its existing fleet.
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Tianjin Airlines to introduce A350; grow long-haul network
Tianjin Airlines will induct Airbus A350s into its fleet in 2018, with plans to launch services to popular long-haul destinations such as Los Angeles and Madrid.
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New Delhi opens door for foreign investment in Air India
The Indian government has approved several amendments to the country's Foreign Direct Investment policy, including one that allows foreign airlines to control up to 49% in state-owned Air India.
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Autonomous subs to make 90-day search for MH370
Undersea mapping firm Ocean Infinity will use autonomous underwater vehicles to search for the lost Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.
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Damaged Dash 8 tyre exploded in wheel bay
Investigators believe contact with jagged rocks at the Bulolo airstrip damaged a tyre on a Bombardier de Havilland Dash 8-200 before the tyre exploded inside its stowage well at cruise altitude.
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Airbus China names new CEO
Airbus has appointed George Xu as chief executive of its China unit, as president of Airbus Commercial Aircraft China Eric Chen takes over as chairman of Airbus China.
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China set to order over 180 Airbus jets
China is set to finalise orders for 184 Airbus A320-family aircraft, say media reports citing French president Emmanuel Macron, after talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing.
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Nigeria to acquire three JF-17 fighters
Nigeria's proposed 2018 budget document confirms that the African nation will obtain the Chengdu Pakistan Aeronautical Complex JF-17 fighter.
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China relaxes control on domestic fare pricing
China has lifted some controls on domestic airfares, giving airlines greater freedom in how they price tickets on more than 300 routes.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: BendixKing president focuses on speed to market
As president of Albuquerque-based Honeywell subsidiary BendixKing, Gregg Cohen is focused on bringing innovative new avionics products to market quickly, particularly where they meet the demand for increased connectivity.
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London excluded from extra UK-China frequencies
Details of the recently-agreed enhancement of the UK-China bilateral air services pact show that London routes are excluded from the 50 extra available frequencies.
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PICTURES: Scoot 787 door ripped off at Changi
A Scoot Boeing 787-8 had its left-front door ripped from the airframe during preparation for routine maintenance at Singapore Changi International airport on 7 January.
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BOC Aviation flags profit boost from US tax changes
Lessor BOC Aviation expects that its net profit for the year ended December 2017 will increase by up to $93 million due to the recent change in US corporate tax rates.
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PICTURE: Air Astana receives first A321neo
Air Astana has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo, registered P4-KDC.
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Equity restructuring aimed at attracting investor: PAL
PAL Holdings has reiterated that its ongoing equity restructuring will allow it to attract a new strategic investor.
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CALC orders 15 additional A320neos
China Aircraft Leasing (CALC) has ordered an additional 15 Airbus A320neos, only weeks after closing a deal for 50 of the same type.
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Jet Airways suspends two pilots for leaving cockpit during flight
Jet Airways has grounded two senior pilots following their leaving of the cockpit of the Boeing 777-300ER they were operating, during an argument on 1 January.