Asia Pacific
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NewsHAL secures contract for six Dhruv coast guard helicopters
Hindustan Aeronautics has won a INR29 billion ($319 million) contract to supply six Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter Mk-III rotorcraft to India’s coast guard, including performance-based logistics support, marking renewed confidence in the type following safety modifications after a fatal crash in 2025.
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NewsUnited deploys first 737 Max 8 to South Pacific hub
United Airlines plans to station 10 Boeing 737 Max 8s at its Guam hub, marking the beginning of a local fleet renewal programme that will replace the carrier’s older 737-800s.
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NewsAir Astana finalises 25-aircraft Airbus narrowbody order
Air Astana Group has finalised its order for five Airbus A320neo and 20 A321neo aircraft, marking its largest direct order to date.
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NewsThai Airways confirms plans to lease 10 787-8s
Thai Airways International has confirmed it is in discussions to lease 10 Boeing 787-8s intended for fleet replacement.
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NewsMiddle East flight cancellations surge amid regional conflict
More than 2,000 flights to the Middle East were cancelled on 1 March – half of all scheduled services – as airspace closures stemming from conflict between Israel, Iran and the USA entered a third day, with major carriers including Emirates and Qatar Airways suspending operations.
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NewsSingapore to acquire three Gulfstream G550 maritime surveillance aircraft
Singapore will acquire three Gulfstream G550 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft to enhance maritime domain awareness and complement its planned fleet of four Boeing P-8A Poseidon jets, the Ministry of Defence has announced.
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NewsFormer USAF fighter pilot arrested for training Chinese aviators
The US Justice Department has arrested a retired US Air Force major on allegations he spent nearly three years training People’s Liberation Army Air Force pilots in China, marking the latest case of Beijing exploiting Western military expertise.
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NewsANA promotes airline veteran Hirasawa as new president
ANA has appointed a new president as part of wider changes to its senior management.
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NewsNew Zealand Defence Force picks Syos to deliver uncrewed systems capability
Syos is to equip the New Zealand Defence Force with a variety of uncrewed systems, including its SA2 and SA7 quadcopters.
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NewsQantas to set up crew base in Singapore; additional A380 flights planned
Qantas will set up a cabin crew base in Singapore – its largest international hub outside of Australia – as it looks to boost its capacity from Australia.
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News‘Reset’ underway at Air New Zealand after plunging to half-year loss
Air New Zealand is undertaking a “comprehensive review” of its business, as it plunged to its first loss in more than three years amid mounting challenges like rising costs and supply chain delays.
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AnalysisInside the PLA’s push for collaborative combat aircraft
From parade floats to carrier decks, China’s collaborative combat aircraft programme is advancing on multiple fronts. But beneath the variety of airframes lies a simpler truth: the real competition is in the software.
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NewsMyanmar government claims insurgents used drones to attack departing ATR 72
Myanmar’s government is blaming insurgents for an attack on an ATR 72-600 turboprop which was departing Myitkyina airport, in the north of the country, on 20 February. The aircraft, operated by Myanmar National Airlines, had been bound for the central city of Mandalay. Myanmar’s national defence and security council states ...
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NewsEmbraer and Adani aim to seek orders which would justify Indian E175 final assembly line
Embraer has reached a provisional agreement with Indian firm Adani Defence & Aerospace covering the possible establishment of an E175 regional jet final assembly line in the country. The memorandum of understanding was exchanged between the two companies’ leaders in the presence of Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva ...
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Airline BusinessAnd then there were none: Jetstar Japan divestment is final nail in coffin for Qantas’ heady Asia expansion
As Qantas prepares to report is half-year earnings, the airline group’s refocusing of strategy to its core Australian market is expected to be under the spotlight.
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In depthEmbraer, Mahindra plan India MRO for C-390 bid
Embraer and Mahindra Group will establish a maintenance, repair and overhaul capability in India should the C-390 tactical transport win the Indian air force’s Medium Transport Aircraft requirement for 60-80 airlifters to replace aging Antonov An-32s and Ilyushin Il-76s.
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NewsIndonesia, Philippines boost maritime surveillance with twin-turboprops
Indonesia and the Philippines are making progress to improved maritime surveillance capabilities through the acquisition of twin-engined aircraft.
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NewsLockheed wins RAAF C-130J training systems upgrade contract
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a US government contract to deliver advanced training devices and simulator upgrades for the Royal Australian Air Force’s C-130J tactical transport fleet.
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NewsVietjet secures financing deal for six 737 Max jets
Vietjet has signed an aircraft financing agreement with US-based Griffin Global Asset Management for six Boeing 737 Max 8 jets.
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NewsVietnam’s Sun PhuQuoc Airways orders ‘up to’ 40 787s
Vietnamese start-up Sun PhuQuoc Airways has placed an order for “up to” 40 Boeing 787-9s, in a deal valued at around $22.5 billion at catalogue prices.