Asia Pacific – Page 39
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NewsQantas A380 operated 34 cycles with lost tool in engine
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has underlined the risk of foreign object debris after a Qantas Airways A380 operated 34 cycles with a turning tool in an engine.
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NewsEHang completes eVTOL test flights with solid-state lithium batteries
EHang’s EH216-S autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) has completed its first test flight using solid-state lithium batteries.
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NewsPhilippine carriers warn of revenue pressures as profitability streak continues
Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific reported a drop in their third-quarter earnings – despite seeing passenger volume growth – as they warned of “pressures” from falling yields and rising costs.
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NewsSpiceJet to add more routes after ‘milestone’ settlement to secure 13 Q400s
Restructuring Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet will add more flights using reactivated De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400s after disclosing a settlement to take ownership of 13 of the twin-turboprops.
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NewsL3Harris prepares F-16’s Viper Shield EW system for flight-tests
L3Harris is anticipating the launch of a flight-test campaign involving its Viper Shield electronic warfare (EW) system – technology that will play a key role in protecting new Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters operated by nations including Bahrain.
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NewsRoyal Brunei seeks India, North Asia network opportunity
Royal Brunei Airlines eyes network opportunities in North Asia and India, as it looks to “key regions” for future network growth.
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NewsSouth Korea launches short take-off Gray Eagle UAV from amphibious assault ship
In a first of its kind flight, a General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Gray Eagle short take-off and landing uncrewed aircraft has launched from a South Korean amphibious assault ship, the equivalent of a light aircraft carrier
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NewsJapanese carriers flag continued imbalance in Mainland China recovery
Japan’s two largest carriers are seeing slower-than-expected recovery on their Mainland China network, echoing a sentiment made a year ago in the aftermath of the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
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NewsLion Air becomes first low-cost member of AAPA
Indonesian low-cost carrier Lion Air has joined the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), becoming the first low-cost carrier to enter the grouping.
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NewsSoutheast Asia works towards ‘net-zero’ ambition
Southeast Asia is working towards ‘net zero’ carbon emissions in aviation by 2050, but government policy will be essential to fulfilling this ambition.
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NewsAirbus ups Asia-Pacific fleet forecast amid 'significant' growth
Airbus has revised up its market outlook for the Asia-Pacific region, amid optimism over long-term growth, and following a string of headline orders from operators in the region.
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NewsBangkok Airways edges toward A319 replacement
Bangkok Airways is inching towards a long-anticipated decision for a new narrowbody aircraft.
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NewsVietnam Airlines to announce order for 50 narrowbodies in 2025
Vietnam Airlines will issue a tender for 50 narrowbodies in 2025 as it looks to significantly expand its fleet over the next decade.
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NewsPakistan displays JF-17 Block III fighter at Bahrain show
The Pakistan air force’s (PAF’s) JF-17 Thunder fighter is making a repeat appearance at the show, with three of the jets in attendance – including one in the Chengdu/Pakistan Aeronautical Complex-developed type’s new Block III standard.
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NewsColorful Guizhou Airlines orders up to 30 C909s
Chinese regional operator Colorful Guizhou Airlines has placed firm orders for 20 C909 regional jets, becoming the type’s newest operator.
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NewsThai Airways operating profit slips in the third quarter despite rising revenues
Thai Airways remained profitable in the third quarter as revenues continued to increase on the back of traffic growth.
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NewsThai Airways confirms upcoming 777-300ER cabin refresh
Thai Airways International will retrofit 14 Boeing 777-300ERs with new cabin products, including adding premium economy seating.
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NewsEFW’s Airbus freighter conversions reach triple figures
Modification venture EFW has reached triple figures with Airbus passenger-to-freighter conversions, with the delivery of an A330-300. The A330 underwent conversion at one of EFW’s partner facilities in China. It brings overall EFW deliveries of Airbus P2F airframes to 100. Forty-nine of these conversions have been A330s, with a further ...
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NewsRex set to step up operations as government backs administration extension
Administrators for Regional Express (Rex) will increase the Australian carrier’s operational fleet under a business improvement plan made possible after the government agreed to extend its financial support of the carrier.
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NewsAAPA kicks off annual meeting with optimism for 2025 growth
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) is positive on the outlook for 2025 as it assembles for its annual meeting.