All Asia Pacific news – Page 530
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AnalysisANALYSIS: MRJ puts dreams into action
When the MRJ regional jet prototype lifted off from Nagoya airfield just after 09:30 on 11 November, it achieved a long-awaited milestone, and set the stage for an intensive 18-month flight test campaign.
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PICTURES: MRJ performance 'far better than expected'
Mitsubishi Aircraft says the operational performance of its MRJ regional jet prototype exceeded expectations during its 90-minute hour maiden sortie this morning.
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PICTURES: MRJ completes maiden sortie
The MRJ regional jet has completed its maiden sortie, having touched down after a flight around Nagoya that lasted around 85 minutes.
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PICTURES: MRJ lifts off on first flight
The MRJ regional jet has lifted off from Nagoya airfield on its maiden flight, becoming airborne at around 09:37 local time.
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NewsCessna clinches Australian approval for high-performance TTx
Cessna has secured Australian certification for its TTx piston single, paving the way for deliveries of the high- performance aircraft to begin to the country.
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NewsMRJ set for maiden flight on 11 November
Mitsubishi Aircraft has provisionally scheduled the maiden flight of its MRJ regional jet for 11 November.
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DUBAI: VietJet signs for 30 Airbuses including A321neo
Vietnamese budget operator VietJet Air is signing for 30 Airbus single-aisle aircraft including the re-engined A321neo.
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DUBAI: General Electric launches new Middle Eastern support centre
General Electric has launched its Middle East Aviation Technology Center, which will serve as a regional customer and product support hub.
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DUBAI: Boeing, Tata JV to perform AH-64 work
Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems have announced a joint venture to produce aerostructures for the AH-6A Apache attack helicopter.
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NewsDUBAI: India's Jet emerges as customer for 75 Max 8s
India's Jet Airways has been identified as the customer behind a previously unattributed order for Boeing 737 Max 8s.
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ATSB to raise crashed Pel-Air Westwind jet from ocean
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) will raise an Israel Aerospace Industries 1124A Westwind that crashed near Norfolk Island in 2009 as part of a re-opened and controversial accident investigation.
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CALC delivers first A320 to China Eastern
China Aircraft Leasing (CALC) has delivered an Airbus A320 to China Eastern Airlines, the first of a six aircraft deal signed in July.
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DUBAI: Customer sought for AVIC’s new stealth fighter
Chinese airframer AVIC has delivered a shock at Dubai by revealing a surprising level of detail about its proposed FC-31 Gyrfalcon fifth-generation multi-role fighter, even though the type has yet to secure a launch customer.
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DUBAI: Pakistan keeps mum on first JF-17 buyer
Kamra-based Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) is staying tight-lipped on the identity of the first international customer for its JF-17 Thunder fighter, but says marketing efforts for the single-engined type are going well.
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DUBAI: Kawasaki talks up its aerospace portfolio
Plans by Japan to loosen export controls for defence equipment have prompted Japanese firm Kawasaki to make its first appearance at the Dubai air show.
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DUBAI: Martin Jetpack rockets in for Dubai premiere
New Zealand firm Martin Aircraft is eyeing the sales opportunities for its developmental one-man jetpack in the Middle East.
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PICTURES: Australia completes KC-30A tanker trials with F-35A
The Royal Australian Air Force has completed refuelling trials involving one of its Airbus Defence & Space A330 multi-role tanker transports and the Lockheed Martin F-35A.
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MRJ progresses towards first flight next week
Mitsubishi Aircraft says it has simulated various scenarios on its engineering flight simulator in preparation for the MRJ regional jet’s maiden sortie, and that results thus far have proved promising.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: SIA pulls Tigerair out of the jungle
Singapore Airlines (SIA) offer to de-list unit Tigerair is the final piece in the group’s ambition of building a true portfolio operation, and will end years of misery at the ill-fated low-cost carrier.
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SIA launches takeover offer for Tigerair
Singapore Airlines has made an offer to buyout shareholders of low-cost unit Tigerair, which would allow it to be further integrated into the SIA Group.