Asia Pacific – Page 32
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NewsIndian air force modernisation hinges on indigenous platforms
In addition to obtaining more LCA Tejas Mk-1A fighters, New Delhi aims to significantly expanded its airborne early warning and control fleet.
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NewsAir India shows off initial A350s with new colour scheme
Air India has shown off its new livery painted on the initial Airbus A350-900 aircraft due to join the flag-carrier’s fleet. The airline has orders for six A350-900s and 34 A350-1000s. Source: Air India It has revealed an aircraft at Toulouse – bearing the manufacturer’s serial number ...
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News‘Emerging star’ Phu Quoc to see capacity ramp-up as Korean carriers, Vietjet add flights
The Vietnamese city of Phu Quoc will see new services from two Korean operators, while low-cost operator Vietjet will launch more international flights from the tourist hotspot.
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NewsIslander accident likely linked to fuel starvation, improper system usage: ATSB
Australian investigators have found that fuel starvation, likely caused by incorrect fuel system operations, led to the forced landing of a Britten-Norman (B-N) BN-2A Islander.
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NewsEmbraer, Nidec electric propulsion joint venture gets regulatory nod
Nidec Aerospace, the electric propulsion joint venture between Embraer and Japanese electric motor specialist Nidec, has secured regulatory approvals to commence operations, as it targets mass production of electric propulsion systems by 2026.
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NewsIndonesian late payments continue to dog KF-21 programme
Despite periodic remarks that KF-21 payment issues have been resolved, Jakarta remains tardy with its share of development funding.
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NewsBoeing signs civil aviation pact with Indonesia, as it opens new Jakarta office
Airframer’s opening of a new Jakarta office follows Indonesia’s August commitment for 24 F-15EX fighters.
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NewsCargo players see ‘bright spots’ in Asia, despite geopolitical ‘surprises’
Despite a softer cargo market, industry players say there is still growth potential in areas such as e-commerce, despite “surprises” from the uncertain geopolitical environment.
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NewsAAPA flags costs, supply chain challenges, as travel boom lifts recovery
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has warned of challenges posed by ongoing supply chain issues and rising costs, amid “resilient” travel demand boosted by tourism growth.
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NewsIndian air force receives first Tejas trainer from HAL
India’s air force has taken delivery of its first two-seat trainer example of the Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA) from Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL).
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NewsCebu Pacific engineering head sees OEMs making no progress on spares
The engineering chief of Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific Air sees little sign of improvement in the availability of aircraft spare parts.
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NewsBrunei start-up Gallop Air targets Q3 2024 launch in search for investors, partners
China-backed Bruneian start-up Gallop Air is hoping to launch services in the third-quarter of 2024, as it looks to find backers and “local partners” – in addition to securing its air operator’s certificate (AOC).
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NewsSingapore safety report warns about implications of climate change for pilots
Climate change will see a higher risk of more extreme conditions, similar to those that confronted the crew of an SIA 777-300ER that declared a fuel emergency and was unsuccessful at its first three landing attempts at Batam Airport.
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NewsSIA 777 made missed approach, two go-arounds after declaring fuel emergency
A Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER landed very low on fuel after declaring ‘Mayday Fuel’ and aborting three attempted landings at a diversion airport in Indonesia.
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NewsThailand’s Nok Air widens annual loss as rising fuel costs bite
Thai low-cost operator Nok Air widened its full-year net loss in 2022 despite a significant increase in passenger travel revenue, as the carrier was hit with a heftier fuel bill.
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NewsTeleport signs interline agreement with China’s SF Airlines
Malaysia-based air logistics firm Teleport has signed a bilateral interline agreement with Chinese cargo operator SF Airlines.
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NewsANA terminates United, Lufthansa cargo joint ventures
All Nippon Airways has suspended separate cargo joint-venture contracts with United Airlines and Lufthansa, as it restructures its cargo business.
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NewsJAL delays A350-1000 flagship service entry, as new cabin products unveiled
Japan Airlines has pushed back the launch of Airbus A350-1000 operations, blaming supply chain “disruptions” for late delivery of aircraft components.
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NewsCathay Pacific formally signs for 32 more A320neo-family aircraft
Cathay Pacific has formally signed for 32 Airbus A321neo and A320neo twinjets, having previously indicated that it would exercise options for the type. The Hong Kong-based carrier states that the agreement is worth around $4.66 billion at catalogue prices, but that it has negotiated “significant” concessions. Delivery of the additional ...
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NewsVistara adds new Frankfurt service, as SriLankan sets up first interline partnership
Asia-Pacific carriers continue to add to their international networks, announcing new destinations and partnerships.