Asia Pacific – Page 195
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NewsAir NZ looks to replace turboprops with zero emissions aircraft
Air New Zealand has outlined its plans to eventually eliminate carbon emissions on its short-haul domestic network, where it now operates a fleet of turboprops.
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Airline BusinessHow far through the crisis are Asia-Pacific’s biggest airlines?
Airlines in Asia-Pacific paradoxically, are both among the hardest hit yet also the most profitable since the crisis hit. No region’s international passenger business has been harder by the pandemic than Asia-Pacific’s airlines, as international borders have remained all but shut and only started reopening in the last quarter of ...
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NewsPeach takes delivery of Japan’s first A321LR
Japan low-cost carrier Peach Aviation has taken delivery of an Airbus A321LR, making it the first carrier in the country to operate the type.
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NewsUS court clears PAL’s recovery plan
A US court has cleared the recovery plan for Philippine Airlines (PAL), which expects to emerge from a court-supervised bankruptcy process by the end of 2021.
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NewsRAAF’s first MQ-4C Triton in wing-fuselage join
Australia’s acquisition of the Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton unmanned air vehicle (UAV) has advanced with the joining of the first aircraft’s fuselage and one-piece wing.
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NewsKorean Air joins PW1100G MRO network
Pratt & Whitney has added Korean Air’s maintenance and engineering division into its network of MRO providers servicing the PW1100G geared turbofan.
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NewsQantas expects stiff domestic competition, as international restart stalls
Qantas expects domestic competition to heat up over the next six months as state borders reopen, but has remained upbeat about its prospects.
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NewsQantas flags A$1.1 billion loss in ‘one of the worst halves of the entire pandemic’
Qantas has forecast that an underlying loss for the six months to 31 December in excess of A$1.1 billion ($787 million), reflecting the substantial impact from long-drawn domestic lockdowns and travel restrictions.
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NewsChina’s ‘Big Three’ poised for bleak winter as domestic traffic slumps again
China’s three largest carriers reported a significant slump in domestic traffic in November, reflective of a broader decline in travel demand across the country as it grapples with a wave of coronavirus infections.
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NewsQantas provisionally selects A320neo and A220 to replace Boeing fleet
Australian carrier Qantas has provisionally selected the Airbus A320neo family and A220-300 as its preferred option to modernise its single-aisle fleet, potentially taking up to 134 aircraft.
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NewsSIA orders seven A350 freighters, as 747s exit fleet from 2025
Singapore Airlines will be the first airline to operate the Airbus A350 freighter, after it committed to seven examples, with a further five options
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NewsQantas marks return to continental Europe with Rome non-stop
Qantas will relaunch seasonal flights to Rome in June 2022, after an absence of over 18 years, marking its return to continental Europe.
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NewsCathay Pacific's passenger traffic slips again in ‘extremely challenging’ November
Cathay Pacific reported a second consecutive month of traffic decline in November, as the embattled carrier continues to face “significant challenges” in its business.
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NewsWellington ups financial support to Air New Zealand amid ‘ongoing uncertainty’
The New Zealand government has increased its financial support scheme to flag carrier Air New Zealand, amid “ongoing uncertainty” over recovery from the impact of the coronavirus.
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NewsQantas to operate London flights with sustainable aviation fuel
Qantas has signed a purchase agreement with fuel giant BP for 10 million litres of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which it will use on flights between Australia and London in the new year.
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NewsUnited and Virgin Australia team up for codeshare
United Airlines and Virgin Australia Group are teaming up to offer codeshare flights between the US and Australia.
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NewsVietJet swings to profitability in Q3 as costs decline
Low-cost carrier VietJet swung to the black for the third quarter of the year, amid a significant decline in costs.
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NewsSpiceJet plans foray into drone delivery services
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet has announced plans to use drones to deliver medical and other essential supplies to remote communities in the country.
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NewsMalaysia expects six-fold jump in 2022 passenger traffic as travel recovers
The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) expects up to a six-fold jump in passenger traffic in the new year — as domestic travel ramps up and international border restrictions gradually ease — though it warns that full recovery is still elusive.
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NewsAustralia plans early retirement for NH90 helicopters as it lines up Black Hawk order
Australia has decided to ditch its fleet of 47 NH Industries NH90s in favour of the Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk, blaming the “unreliability” and cost of the European helicopter.