Asia Pacific – Page 518
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News
Metro incident highlights importance of pre-flight checks
An incident where a Fairchild SA227 Metro IIIl had to return to Brisbane due to problems with its instrument displays has highlighted the importance of conducting thorough pre-flight checks and ensuring the cockpit is correctly configured.
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ST Aero opens new VIP interiors centre in Singapore
ST Aerospace has launched a VIP aircraft interiors centre at the Seletar Aerospace Park in Singapore, aimed at serving customers across Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Helicopter makers battle headwinds in Southeast Asia
Helicopter makers are looking for new opportunities in Southeast Asia amid weakness in the pivotal offshore oil and resources sector.
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PICTURE: MRJ prototype resumes flight tests
The first Mitsubishi Regional Jet, FTA-1, has resumed flight testing after being on the ground for more than two months.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: RSAF ratchets up capabilities
Southeast Asia’s leading air force continues to methodically improve to its already impressive fixed wing force.
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ExecuJet makes foray into Indian business aviation market
Swiss business aviation services provider ExecuJet Aviation is to enter the Indian market after receiving permission to build a fixed-based operation (FBO) and maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International airport.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Singapore sizes up Super Puma replacement
The major focus of Singapore’s helicopter force is finding a replacement for its main transport rotorcraft.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Changi’s T4 a jigsaw piece to a bigger picture
When Singapore’s Changi Airport announced plans for a fourth terminal in March 2012, to replace its six-year old Budget Terminal, the reception was mixed. The same sentiment lingers a year before Terminal 4 is set to begin operations, in mid-2017.
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Cathay's first A350 delivery pushed to late April
Cathay Pacific says the delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 will be pushed back to late April, because of a “cabin product issue”.
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NewsJackie Chan receives China's first Legacy 500
Embraer has delivered the first China-based Legacy 500 to brand ambassador Jackie Chan.
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Bell bullish ahead of Singapore air show
Bell Helicopter remains upbeat about its prospects in the Asia-Pacific rotorcraft market despite notable weakness in the oil and gas segment.
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NewsPICTURE: SIA's first A350 completes maiden flight
Singapore Airlines' (SIA) first Airbus A350-900XWB has completed its maiden flight in France.
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PICTURE: HAL rolls out first HTT-40 basic trainer
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has rolled out the first prototype of the HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft.
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Nominations open for The Airline Strategy Awards
The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple plays host once again to the industry’s top event, the Airline Strategy Awards.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Gary Forster -Growing business aviation in Bali
Gary Forster is the general manager for ExecuJet's fixed base operator in Bali, Indonesia. He is seeking to exploit growth opportunities for the business aviation services provider in this nascent, yet promising market
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PICTURES: Tigerair Australia unveils first 737-800
Tigerair Australia has unveiled the first Boeing 737-800 painted in its livery, ahead of the airline starting international services on 23 March.
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Opinion
OPINION: Diversity in airline leadership brings success
Lack of leadership diversity in global airlines undermines their commercial success and prospects, writes Christoph Wahl of Egon Zehnder
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Chinese vessel joins in MH370 search
A Chinese vessel will join in the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200ER towards the end of February.
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Air India Regional issues ATR 72-600 tender
Air India’s regional unit has issued a tender to lease ten new ATR 72-600 aircraft for a 12-year period.
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ANA confirms order for three A380s
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has confirmed that it has ordered three Airbus A380s that will be used on its Tokyo-Honolulu route.