Asia Pacific – Page 11
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NewsL3Harris pitches Viper Shield EW system for Korean KF-16s
L3Harris is promoting its Viper Shield electronic warfare system for potential integration with Republic of Korea Air Force Lockheed Martin KF-16 fighters, highlighting the system’s digital capabilities amid evolving threat environments.
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AnalysisSecond J-36 prototype emerges with configuration changes
Fresh imagery from Chinese social media indicates a second prototype of China’s three-engined J-36 fighter has begun test flights, featuring significant configuration modifications including revised engine intakes, landing gear arrangement and exhaust system.
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NewsFiji Airways picks ex-Virgin Australia chief as new CEO
Fiji Airways has appointed ex-Virgin Australia chief Paul Scurrah as its incoming CEO and managing director.
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NewsHAL signs pact with United Aircraft for Indian SJ-100 production
Hindustan Aeronautics has signed a memorandum of understanding with United Aircraft to produce the SJ-100 regional jet for Indian customers, targeting a market estimated at over 200 aircraft in the next decade.
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NewsKratos and Lockheed Martin in South Korean defence partnerships
US defence contractors Kratos and Lockheed Martin have established strategic partnerships with South Korean aerospace companies, focusing on manned-unmanned teaming technologies and maintenance capabilities.
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NewsAirbus opens second A320-family assembly line in Tianjin
Airbus has officially opened a second final assembly line in Tianjin for A320-family jets.
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NewsSoutheast Asian nations commit to Boeing aircraft purchases
Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam have agreed to acquire US-made aircraft, including Boeing jets, as part of newly negotiated trade deals with the USA.
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NewsFuselage of 747-400 recovered from sea after fatal Hong Kong runway excursion
Recovery personnel at Hong Kong have lifted from the water the fuselage of a Boeing 747-400 freighter which suffered a runway excursion on 20 October. While operating a service for Emirates from Dubai, the AirACT veered off runway 07L, colliding with a security patrol vehicle, before coming to rest in ...
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NewsFirst firefighting-roled H160 arrives in Japan ahead of 2026 debut
Japan’s Hiroshima City Fire Services Bureau has taken delivery of its first Airbus Helicopters H160, becoming the initial operator of the medium-twin in a firefighting configuration.
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NewsSouth Korean start-up Parata Air plans US services with A330-200s
South Korean low-cost operator Parata Air has disclosed plans to open services to US destinations from next year, using Airbus A330-200s. It initially plans to serve Los Angeles and Las Vegas from Seoul from the beginning of the 2026 summer season. The carrier is leasing a pair of Rolls-Royce Trent ...
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NewsATC delays, coordination ‘failure’ among factors behind Air Arabia A320, AeroLogic 777F airprox
Indian investigators have identified coordination “failure” and delays in air traffic control responsiveness as key factors leading to a loss of separation between two Mumbai-bound aircraft.
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NewsSeoul reviews AH-64E plans, with CH-47F as only bidder for special ops deal
Seoul is reviewing its planned acquisition of 36 additional Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, while the CH-47F Chinook has emerged as the only bidder for a separate special operations helicopter requirement.
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AnalysisUS Air Force strategy ‘likely to fail’ in Taiwan conflict, new report warns
Academic study concludes US Air Force approach to airpower in East Asia during major war against China would likely fail, with Chinese missiles capable of targeting regional facilities used by American forces.
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NewsShinMaywa tests unmanned amphibian for oceanic research missions
Japanese manufacturer ShinMaywa has conducted test flights with its XU-M II unmanned aircraft as part of development work on a future unmanned amphibian designed for oceanic research missions.
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In depthKAI advances KF-21 export drive as fighter nears service entry
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is pursuing its first international sale of the KF-21 Boramae fighter while advancing development of a single-seat FA-50 variant and exploring an ambitious tactical transport project.
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NewsAir New Zealand expects first loss in four years
Air New Zealand expects to report a pre-tax loss in the six months ending 31 December, amid “ongoing softness” in travel demand and other challenges.
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NewsTaiwan F-16 Block 70 deliveries slip into 2027
Deliveries of 66 Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 fighters for Taiwan have been delayed again, with the aircraft now unlikely to arrive before late 2026 and possibly extending into 2027.
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NewsSkyTeam partners complete WestJet stake acquisition
SkyTeam members Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Korean Air have completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in Canadian operator WestJet.
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In depthKorean Air outlines progress on LOWUS collaborative combat aircraft
Korean Air has delivered the first LOWUS collaborative combat aircraft to South Korea’s defence agency for ground testing, with a maiden flight scheduled for 2026 and operational service potentially beginning in 2032.
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NewsSouth Korea eyes six additional maritime patrol aircraft
South Korea has an early-stage requirement for six additional maritime patrol aircraft, which could see the Boeing P-8A vying with conceptual types from Embraer and Korea Aerospace Industries.