All Asia Pacific news – Page 595
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NewsJiuyuan Airlines commits to 50 737s
China's Jiuyuan Airlines has committed to 50 Boeing 737 aircraft, including the re-engined variant, as it prepares to launch operations later this year.
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Comac sells first ARJ21 business jet
Comac has secured its first order for a business jet variant of the ARJ21 regional jet.
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NewsAUVSI: Yahama showcases FAZER unmanned helicopter
Yamaha Motor Corporation (booth 1709) is using this year's AUVSI exhibition to show off its new Fazer unmanned air vehicle (UAV).
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NewsComac sells first ARJ21 business jet
Comac has secured its first order for a business jet variant of its ARJ21 regional jet.
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NewsMH370: Inmarsat details proposal for free flight-tracking
Communications satellite specialist Inmarsat has put forward to ICAO a proposal to establish a free aircraft-tracking service for airlines.
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Tata SIA to target Delhi-Mumbai route
Documents released by India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation show that SIA Tata Airlines will target routes from New Delhi to major cities such as Mumbai, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad in the first year of operations.
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Mitsubishi remains uncommitted on 100-seat regional jet
Mitsubishi Aircraft is studying the market potential for a 100-seat stretch of the MRJ regional jet, but maintains that its focus remains on first executing the baseline MRJ90.
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AirAsia India awarded air operator’s permit
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation has granted AirAsia India its air operator’s permit (AOP), clearing the last major hurdle for the Chennai based carrier to start operations.
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JAL to expand Australia codeshares with three carriers
Japan Airlines (JAL) is expanding its codeshare into Australia with three carriers in the coming days.
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NewsPICTURES: MRJ gears up for static strength tests
Mitsubishi Aircraft has rolled out the first ground test aircraft for its MRJ regional jet programme, as it prepares to start static strength tests.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Jungle of trouble awaits new Tigerair boss
Battered Tigerair’s announcement last week on the planned grounding of eight aircraft was a difficult but necessary decision - but more tough decisions lie ahead.
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NewsTigerair CEO steps down after 21 months
Tiger Airways Holdings chief executive Koay Peng Yen has resigned after serving in the role for less than two years, to be replaced by a SIA veteran.
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NewsLockheed completes development of upgraded Apache day sensor
Lockheed Martin has finished developing its modernised day sensor assembly (M-DSA) carried in the Arrowhead system on Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopters.
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NewsPW1100 to power Royal Brunei’s A320neos
Royal Brunei Airlines has selected the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM powerplants to power its recently ordered Airbus A320neo aircraft.
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NewsIndonesian navy stalks AS565 Panther deal
The Indonesian navy is in negotiations with PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) for the acquisition of between 11 and 16 Airbus Helicopters AS565 Panther anti-submarine warfare (ASW) rotorcraft.
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SriLankan, Lufthansa Technik MRO JV in limbo
SriLankan Airlines' discussions with Lufthansa Technik to jointly set up an MRO operation appear to have met with some road blocks, with the carrier now saying it will go ahead with its MRO plans with or without a partner.
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HAL hands over Do-228 flying test bed to DRDO
India’s state owned airframer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), delivered a Dornier Do-228, modified to act as a flying test bed (FTB) to the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), at Kanpur on May Day.
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NewsEtihad outlines 787, A380 launch plans
Etihad Airways will debut its new Boeing 787 on flights to Washington DC, Mumbai and Dusseldorf in Germany as it prepares to introduce both the Dreamliner and Airbus A380 at the end of this year.
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NewsHawker Pacific lands first Bell 525 deal in Middle East
Hawker Pacific has brokered a deal with Abu Dhabi Aviation for 10 Bell 525 Relentless helicopters.