Asia Pacific – Page 42
-
NewsAirbus, Tata inaugurate C295 assembly line in India
Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) have inaugurated a final assembly line for the C295 tactical transport in Vadodara, India.
-
NewsQantas bids farewell to Boeing 717 operations
Qantas has operated the last Boeing 717 passenger flight, marking the end of over 20 years of operations.
-
Airline BusinessPeter Foster on how Air Astana can soar post-IPO
Having led the airline for nearly 20 years, Peter Foster prepares to take Air Astana to its post-IPO future
-
NewsRex to divest air ambulance business Pel-Air
Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) will sell its Pel-Air ambulance business to logistics company Toll Holdings.
-
NewsQantas to upgrade economy class in 10 A330s
Qantas has unveiled a new economy class seat for its Airbus A330-200 aircraft that serve regional destinations in the Asia-Pacific.
-
NewsKAI aims to sell 23,000 AAM vehicles by 2050
Korea Aerospace Industries plans to commercialise an advanced air mobility vehicle (AAV) in 2031, following design completion next year.
-
NewsMHIAEL sees progress with PW1100G overhauls
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Aero Engines (MHIAEL) has seen good progress with its new overhaul capability for the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G turbofan.
-
NewsBoeing supplier Subaru upbeat on long-term 777X potential
Despite delays to the Boeing 777X and the US airframer’s labour issues, Japanese Tier 1 supplier Subaru is optimistic about the programme, as it continues to produce military helicopters.
-
NewsAir India to significantly boost SIA codeshare
Air India is to expand its codeshare network with newly-minted shareholder Singapore Airlines, adding more than 40 new domestic and international points from late-October.
-
NewsSaab ready to advance Gripen E contract discussions with Thailand
Saab is entering into contract discussions with Thailand over a proposed purchase of Gripen E/F combat aircraft, as the Swedish manufacturer eyes additional international sales opportunities.
-
In depthJapan’s ATLA looks to boost country’s aerospace defence capabilities
Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) is working on a range of new capabilities for Japanese airpower, as it manages existing programmes.
-
NewsJapan inaugurates second aircraft carrier with landing of US F-35B
Short take-off and landing stealth fighters from a US Navy test squadron made the F-35’s first landing on the JS Kaga – a converted helicopter carrier officially labelled as a multi-functional destroyer by Tokyo and Washington.
-
NewsKobio Twin Otter damaged during take-off excursion in central Papua New Guinea
Investigators in Papua New Guinea are probing a runway excursion which damaged a De Havilland DHC-6-300 Twin Otter during take-off from Kairik airport. The aircraft, operated by Kobio Aviaiton, had been bound for Mount Hagen on 19 October. According to the PNG accident investigation commission, the aircraft had informed air ...
-
In depthIHI aerospace boss eyes revenue growth through civil, military programmes
The aerospace division of Japan’s IHI sees big opportunities in the defence sector, as it also looks to position itself on the next generation of commercial engines.
-
NewsGCAP nations, industrial partners work to form joint organisations
The three nations involved in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) have reaffirmed their commitment to stand up a joint organisation by year-end, as industry partners work towards a parallel joint-venture arrangement.
-
NewsChina’s Air White Whale unveils large unmanned cargo aircraft
Chinese aerospace firm Air White Whale has assembled its first unmanned cargo aircraft – also the world’s largest – as it works towards eventual certification and delivery in 2026.
-
NewsJapan poised for major F-15 upgrade programme
Japan’s programme to upgrade its Boeing F-15Js is on track, setting the stage for the iconic type to remain a key pillar of Japanese airpower.
-
NewsAir Tahiti Nui names Philippe Marie as new chief executive
Air Tahiti Nui has appointed Philippe Marie, the airline’s former secretary-general, as its new chief executive.
-
NewsBoeing lays out benefits of KC-46’s size against bigger MRTT
As it contemplates additional tanker sales to Japan, Boeing has pitched the smaller size of its KC-46 as a competitive attribute against the rival Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT).
-
NewsMHI shows conceptual CCA shooting down J-20
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has revealed new conceptual collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) designs, highlighting how they will cooperate with manned platforms.