Asia Pacific – Page 531
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Airbus explores possible MRO in India
Airbus is exploring the setting up of an MRO facility in India, as it looks to support the growing number of aircraft in the country.
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NewsReunion debris came from MH370: French justice ministry
French authorities have confirmed that aircraft wreckage recovered in July from the island of Reunion is from Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.
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NewsEmbraer prepares to deliver first Legacy 450, following US validation
Embraer is gearing up to deliver the first Legacy 450 business jet, with the first of the superlight aircraft destined for its US launch customer in the coming weeks.
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NewsMRJ structurally ready for a 'safe first flight'
Mitsubishi Aircraft says that static strength tests conducted thus far have confirmed that its MRJ regional jet is structurally ready for a “safe first flight”.
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NewsMalaysia Airlines starts operations under new company
Malaysia Airlines has begun operations under its new corporate entity, Malaysia Airlines Berhad.
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NokScoot eyes Hawaii flights
Thai long-haul low-cost carrier NokScoot is eyeing service to Honolulu in the future, and plans to operate the flights with shareholder Scoot’s Boeing 787s.
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NewsMH370: Drift model places flaperon in east Indian Ocean
German oceanographic analysis indicates that the aircraft component washed up on Reunion in July probably originated from the eastern equatorial Indian Ocean.
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NewsC919 final assembly 'much smoother' than ARJ21's
Progress with the final assembly of the C919 narrowbody is much smoother compared with the journey of the ARJ21 regional jet, says Comac's chief engineer Jiang Liping.
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New Chinese HALE UAV breaks cover on TV
A new Chinese high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) unmanned air vehicle has appeared on the nation's state television.
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US Navy orders 13 P-8As, with four for Australia
Boeing has secured a $1.49 billion contract from the US Navy for 13 P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, including the first examples for Australia.
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NewsMAKS: Germany’s hypersonic SpaceLiner concept solidifies
Ten years after the project was conceived, the German Aerospace Centre’s SpaceLiner could soon enter a new design phase with a “mission definition review” planned for 2016.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: MAS marks first year since turnaround plan
One year after Malaysia state investment fund Khazanah Nasional announced its radical 12-point recovery plan for Malaysia Airlines (MAS) there are signs of progress, but analysts are still dubious about the carrier's prospects.
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Sichuan Airlines to launch Chengdu-Yinchuan-Dubai service
Sichuan Airlines plans to launch a Chengdu-Yinchuan-Dubai service on 4 September.
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Indonesia, Boeing discuss Chinook offsets
Indonesia is in discussions with Boeing about offsets related to a planned acquisition of four CH-47F Chinook helicopters.
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NewsPICTURES: Comac working toward November ARJ21 delivery
Comac is working toward an internal target to deliver its first ARJ21-700 to launch customer Chengdu Airlines on 28 November.
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NewsPICTURE: Korean Air receives its first 747-8I
Korean Air has taken delivery of its first passenger variant of the Boeing 747-8 on 25 August.
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Air NZ to phase out last 737s in September
Air New Zealand will phase out its final two Boeing 737-300s in September, completing the transition of its domestic jet fleet to Airbus A320s.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Virgin Australia, Qantas play it cool down under
With turnarounds in the fortunes of Qantas Airways and rival Virgin Australia, both carriers are keeping their cool in the core domestic market.
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NewsBoeing bullish on Chinese demand for new jets
Boeing has increased its forecast for the number of new commercial jets it believes China will require over the next 20 years to 6,330 in its latest current market outlook.
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Thailand receives first four EC725s
The Thai air force has taken delivery of four Airbus Helicopters EC725 rotorcraft, with another two to be delivered in 2016.