Asia Pacific – Page 187
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NewsBoeing’s China 737 Max completions centre ready for delivery restart
Boeing’s 737 Max completion and delivery centre in Zhoushan, China is ready to support deliveries of the narrowbody when they resume to the Mainland.
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NewsLeonardo targets Asian F-16 upgrade market with BriteCloud decoy
As geopolitical tensions in the Asia-Pacific continue to build, Leonardo sees an opportunity to upgrade the region’s more than 500 Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters with its BriteCloud 218 decoy. The European company already has a customer in the UK Ministry of Defence, which plans to buy the BriteCloud for use ...
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NewsBell sees continued demand from Asia-Pacific militaries for civil helicopters
Military operators in the Asia-Pacific region continue to express interest in Bell’s civil helicopters, such as the 412 medium-twin, as they seek cost-effective solutions for their vertical lift requirements. The ease-of-use and low cost of civil derivatives relative to dedicated military models makes the rotorcraft favourites with Asian defence buyers, ...
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NewsKorean eyes March launch of Boeing 737 Max flights
Korean Air aims to begin Boeing 737 Max operations from the start of March after taking delivery of its initial example on 13 February.
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NewsAAPA calls for end to quarantines and testing
For the tentative Asia-Pacific traffic recovery to properly take hold, governments in the region must remove all Covid testing and the need for fully vaccinated travellers to quarantine, says Subhas Menon, director general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA).
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NewsSikorsky sees fleet renewal opportunities in Asia Pacific for UH-60M and S-70i
Sikorsky sees an opportunity to sell its UH-60M Black Hawk and S-70i/M utility helicopters to replace ageing military fleets in the Asia-Pacific.
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NewsNorthrop Grumman looks for first international sale of MQ-8C Fire Scout
Northrop Grumman remains on the hunt for the first international sale of its MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned maritime patrol helicopter, roughly two and a half years after the aircraft reached initial operational capability with the US Navy.
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NewsCollins embarks on $27m Asia expansion and clinches China Airlines engine MRO deal
Collins Aerospace will be investing more than $27 million in expanding its MRO presence in two Asian cities, as it eyes growth in a key market.
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NewsRSAF H225M leads show of force in Singapore Airshow static park
The Airbus Helicopters H225M in service with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has made its public debut in the Singapore Airshow static park, appearing alongside several other military assets.
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NewsFirst A320P2F to enter service with African cargo carrier Astral Aviation
Nairobi-based cargo operator Astral Aviation will be the launch operator of the Airbus A320 passenger-to-freighter aircraft, taking its first example in the second quarter of the year.
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NewsST Engineering wins nine-month pilot for shore-to-ship drone delivery
ST Engineering has partnered with Skyports and Sumitomo Corporation in a nine-month trial to explore using unmanned aircraft for shore-to-ship delivery of parcels.
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NewsSingapore Airshow organisers optimistic despite drop in visitor and exhibitor numbers
Organisers of the Singapore Airshow 2022 expect far fewer attendees compared to 2020, but they remain confident the show will continue to attract “high quality” visitors.
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NewsHAL Tejas, 777X star in Singapore Airshow flying display
The flying display at this year’s Singapore Airshow features two new aircraft as well as stalwarts from previous shows.
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NewsSingapore Airlines to pilot SAF at Changi
From the third quarter of 2022, all Singapore Airlines and Scoot flights at Changi Airport will use a blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in a pilot project fronted by the airline, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and Temasek.
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NewsFatal Jodel crash probe finds pilot unlicensed and aircraft unmaintained
Australian investigators have discontinued an investigation into a fatal light aircraft crash after finding a catalogue of operational violations including the fact that it was being flown by an unlicensed pilot. The Jodel D11’s engine started intermittently cutting out at a height of 60ft, almost immediately after take-off from Ball ...
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NewsAirAsia’s Fernandes calls for fewer Covid-19 tests for travellers
Capital A - parent company of AirAsia - chief Tony Fernandes has called for a reduction in the number of coronavirus tests travellers in the region are required to take, though he stopped short of joining other airline chiefs in urging governments to drop the requirement altogether.
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NewsAirAsia teases imminent launch of new carrier amid group reorganisation
AirAsia “is close to” launching a new airline unit — with an announcement due in the next two months — amid a broad restructuring of the airline business which sees the appointment of a new independent board of directors.
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NewsUS clears possible Indonesian F-15ID deal on heels of Rafale news
The US government has cleared a possible sale of 36 Boeing F-15ID fighters to Indonesia, just hours after the Southeast Asian nation ordered 42 Dassault Rafales.
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In depthAfter pandemic’s battering, Singapore’s aerospace industry looks to turn the corner
After almost two years into the coronavirus pandemic, the worst could be over for Singapore’s aerospace industry, which sees itself a market leader in the region.
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NewsIndonesia orders 42 Rafales, becoming seventh export customer
Indonesia has placed an order for 42 Dassault Rafale fighters, concluding a long-discussed deal.