Asia Pacific
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AnalysisBeyond C919 certification euphoria, Comac confronts sobering realities
Getting its C919 certificated is only the start of a potentially long journey for Chinese airframer Comac, as it will have to scale up production and grow orders amid simmering geopolitical tensions.
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IndiGo inducts its first maindeck converted freighter
Indian low-cost carrier has inducted its first freighter aircraft, an Airbus A321P2F.
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US FAA restores Malaysia's safety standard rating to Category 1
The US Federal Aviation Administration has reinstated Malaysia’s safety standard rating to Category 1, nearly three years after Malaysia was downgraded to a Category 2 rating.
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Use of ADS-B by flight-tracking websites spurs proposition to protect privacy
Security and privacy concerns arising from the ability to obtain, and freely share over the internet, ADS-B information transmitted by aircraft have been outlined in a paper to the ICAO Assembly. Concerns over real-time tracking – particularly of certain flights – on internet platforms have been laid out in the ...
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China certificates C919 amid little media fanfare
Chinese civil aviation regulators appear to have certificated Comac’s C919 narrowbody jet, a significant milestone which paves the way for a possible service entry by year-end.
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National Jet Express to grow Q400 fleet as Rex completes takeover
Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) has completed the purchase of charter operator and compatriot National Jet Express (NJE), as it signalled “bold plans” for the new unit, including to grow the latter’s turboprop fleet.
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Chinese Y-20U flies in formation with pair of J-20s
Beijing has released footage of a Xian Y-20U tanker refuelling a pair of Chengdu J-20s for the first time.
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Bullish about recovery, Starlux debuts on Taiwan’s stock market
Starlux Airlines has listed on the Taiwanese stock exchange, as the airline eyes expansion opportunities with a travel recovery in full swing.
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Singapore inks sustainable aviation pacts with USA, UK
Singapore has signed a sustainability-focused cooperation agreement with the US transport department, as it also expands an existing open skies agreement with the UK to include environmental protection.
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Korean in pact with Shell for SAF supply from 2026
Korean Air has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Shell to obtain sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from 2026.
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Asia-Pacific MROs bullish on recovery, though supply chain woes loom large
While recovery continues apace, Asia-Pacific MRO providers are warning that supply chain issues – a pre-existing challenge made worst by the pandemic – are among near-term hurdles.
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KF-21 testing continues, but Indonesia still tardy with funding
The developmental Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 Boramae fighter continues to expand its flight envelope, with more prototypes set to join the testing campaign.
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China Airlines finalises 787-9 deal with orders for 16 of the jets
Taiwan’s China Airlines has ordered 16 Boeing 787-9s and taken options to buy another eight, firming an agreement the airline disclosed in August.
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Hong Kong Airlines eyes restructuring over HK$49 billion in debts
Hong Kong Airlines (HKA) has disclosed plans to file for debt restructuring in the Hong Kong and UK courts, in a move that will see the airline cut its fleet by more than half.
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Indian regional player Star Air confirms E175 leases
Indian regional carrier Star Air has signed a lease agreement for two Embraer 175s with Lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC).
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AG600M shows off 12t water drop capability
The updated version of the AVIC AG600 amphibian has successfully completed a series of water-drop tests, and also landed customer commitments for six examples.
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Eve in eVTOL pact with Indian helicopter operator
Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Eve has secured a memorandum of understanding from FlyBlade India for potentially 200 eVTOL aircraft.
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AAPA to hold first full meeting since 2018 in Bangkok
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) will be organising its annual meeting of presidents in Bangkok in November, the first time since 2018 that the group will meet in-person.
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Bombardier opens new service centre in Melbourne, Australia
Bombardier has opened a new service centre at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne, Australia, adding to its support footprint in the Asia-Pacific.
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Cebu Pacific inks SAF supply deal from 2026
Low-cost operator Cebu Pacific has signed a five-year agreement with Shell for the supply of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), as it prepares to launch its first passenger flight powered by SAF.
