Asia Pacific – Page 193
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NewsNew AG600 prototype shows several design tweaks
The latest prototype of the AVIC AG600 amphibian features some notable design changes compared with the type’s first prototype.
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NewsChina eyes international air travel recovery from 2023
China expects to restore international air travel, as well as expand its domestic air travel market, from 2023, in what is the clearest indication from the country’s aviation regulators about when its tightly-shut international borders could reopen.
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NewsHK Airport raises $4 billion; some proceeds for third runway
Hong Kong International Airport has successfully raised $4 billion through a bond issue, with part of the proceeds earmarked for its planned three-runway system.
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NewsTu-204 freighter destroyed in ground fire at Hangzhou
One of Russian carrier Aviastar-Tu’s Tupolev Tu-204C freighters has been destroyed in an accident in China, apparently as a result of a ground fire. The aircraft has been captured in photographs, circulated on social media, burning at Hangzhou airport, surrounded by firefighting vehicles and other emergency attendants. It appears to ...
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NewsPakistan optimistic over restoring PIA’s European access after safety audit
Pakistan’s government is hoping to restore airline links with Europe after signalling that it has resolved safety concerns with ICAO. The country’s flag-carrier, Pakistan International Airlines, had its European third-country operator approval rescinded in mid-2020, in the aftermath of a fatal accident involving a PIA Airbus A320, and the subsequent ...
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Airline BusinessCathay woes and Allegiant order reflect dichotomy in airline prospects
The year has kicked off with a stark reminder of the dichotomy in airline fortunes around the world as the Covid-19 pandemic continues.
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NewsCathay Pacific makes further cuts to passenger and cargo schedules through March
Cathay Pacific has made further “substantial reductions” to passenger and cargo schedules through March, citing tightened quarantine requirements, as well as travel bans imposed by the Hong Kong government.
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NewsATSB probes crew incapacitation aboard Virgin Australia F100
The Australian Safety Transport Bureau (ATSB) has commenced investigations into a crew incapacitation event aboard a Virgin Australia Fokker F100.
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AnalysisY-20U tanker set to boost Beijing’s air-to-air refuelling capability
Beijing is gradually developing a modern air-to-air tanker capability, as it seeks to support advanced combat types at extended ranges.
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NewsComac misses end-2021 C919 certification target
The timeline for Comac’s C919 narrowbody programme to enter commercial service has once again slipped, though the airframer remains optimistic of getting the type certified.
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NewsIndonesian Aerospace appeals to finance sector to support N219 programme
State-owned Indonesian Aerospace has appealed to the country’s finance sector to help fund the commercial development of its N219 turboprop.
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NewsOmicron restrictions add to Cathay’s new year woes
Cathay Pacific will operate a “skeleton” passenger flight schedule in January and cut back on capacity further in the first quarter of the year, amid a tightening of quarantine restrictions meant to tackle a growing wave of infections caused by the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
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NewsSeoul to fund indigenous attack helicopter; replace Chinooks
South Korea will fund the indigenous development of an attack helicopter to support amphibious attacks, and aims to replace its fleet of ageing Boeing CH-47D Chinooks.
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NewsSouth Korean F-35A suffers belly landing; pilot safe
A Republic of Korea Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35A reportedly suffered a belly landing after developing unspecified avionics issues.
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NewsAirAsia Philippines eyes long-haul growth amid recovery optimism
AirAsia Group’s Philippines unit is optimistic of a “strong 2022”, especially as domestic travel demand gains momentum amid rising vaccination rates.
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NewsTask saturation, distractions contributed to 2018 Air Canada 777 tail-strike in HK
Investigators probing an Air Canada Boeing 777-300ER tail-strike at Hong Kong have found that the “sudden onset” of oscillations took pilots by surprise, causing an unstable approach and delaying their decision to perform a go-around.
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NewsGAMECO expands Guangzhou hangar capacity
Chinese MRO company GAMECO has expanded its maintenance capacity with a third hangar at its Guangzhou base.
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NewsPel-Air’s King Air 350s start air ambulance flights in Australia
The Pel-Air Aviation unit of Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) has commenced operations with five new Beechcraft King Air 350s serving in the air ambulance mission.
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NewsPhilippine Airlines exits Chapter 11; eyes cargo, digital growth
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after a four-month process, and has set it sights on growing its fledging cargo business and digital initiatives.
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Airline BusinessAirline share prices end 2021 below year-ago level after 12 months of Covid-19 setbacks
Airline share prices ended 2021 slightly down on the same point 12 months ago after a year characterised by dashed hopes, as the Covid-19 pandemic continued to play havoc with the travel industry.