All Asia Pacific news – Page 547
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NewsFlight test: Airbus keeps family faithful with A350
When Airbus conceived the all-new A350 XWB almost a decade ago, it did so after first attempting to create a challenger to the Boeing 787 based on its existing “big-twin”, the A330.
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PICTURE: Sichuan Airlines takes 100th aircraft
Sichuan Airlines has taken delivery of its 100th aircraft.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Boeing eyes great leap forward in China
Boeing appears to be in deep discussions with the Chinese government about the possible of establishment of some degree of 737 production in China.
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NewsPICTURE: SIA reveals premium economy seats
Singapore Airlines has unveiled its new premium economy class seat.
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Indian Su-30 MKI lost in crash
An Indian air force Su-30 MKI twin-seat fighter, the mainstay of the nation’s combat fleet, crashed on 20 May, with both pilots ejecting safely.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Mueller sets tone for MAS transformation
Christoph Mueller may have been at the reins of Malaysia Airlines for less than a month, but employees already have a sense of the changes to come.
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NewsPICTURE: SIA's first A350-900 in final assembly
Airbus says it has begun the final assembly of Singapore Airline’s (SIA) first Airbus A350-900 at its Toulouse manufacturing facility.
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Ruili Airlines signs for 60 Boeing 737 Max
Ruili Airlines has signed an agreement with Minsheng Financial Leasing and AVIC Leasing for 60 Boeing 737 Max aircraft.
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Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific in extensive codesharing
Vietnam Airlines will begin codesharing with its low-cost subsidiary Jetstar Pacific, effective 21 May.
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Lockheed eyes C-130 maritime opportunities in South East Asia
Lockheed Martin has held discussions with several countries in Southeast Asia about a roll-on, roll-off maritime mission package for use aboard the C-130 Hercules tactical transport.
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Four Chinese carriers seek traffic rights to Japan
Four Chinese carriers have filed applications with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) seeking traffic rights to operate services to Japan.
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Umbra appoints HAECO Component Overhaul as repair station
HAECO Xiamen’s component overhaul (CRO) unit has been appointed by Umbra as its exclusive provider of authorised repair station services in China.
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AirAsia to launch Johor Bahru-Bangkok service in July
AirAsia plans to launch a Johor Bahru-Bangkok Don Mueang service on 17 July.
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LOT to unveil new routes amid return to growth
Polish flag carrier LOT will reveal new routes in July or July as it prepares to return to growth for the first time since being forced to cap its operations as a compensatory measure for securing state aid.
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NewsComac ambiguous about C919 first flight schedule
Comac says development work on its C919 narrowbody is going ahead at full steam, and that it will make an announcement on the aircraft’s first flight schedule towards the end of the year.
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Australia appoints new chair of CASA
Australia’s infrastructure minister Warren Truss has appointed Jeff Boyd as the new chairman of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority for three years.
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NewsPICTURES: Vietnam Airlines first Boeing 787-9 completes exterior painting
Vietnam Airlines’ first Boeing 787-9 has rolled out of Boeing's paint shop at Paine Field, less than a month after it came off the final assembly line.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Supercharge sought for Superjet's dismal Asian presence
Russian and Chinese partners earlier this month signed a rather unexpected agreement to set up a new leasing company aimed at placing Sukhoi Superjet 100s in China and Southeast Asia.
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Malindo picks Aeromobile and Panasonic for connectivity
Malindo Air has selected Aeromobile and Panasonic Avionics to provide phone and wi-fi connectivity options.
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NewsAirbus pitches A330neo in China, but cool on regional A330
Airbus has confirmed it has pitched its A330neo series to Chinese carriers, but has been less aggressive about its proposed regional A330 variant.