All Asia Pacific articles
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NewsJet Freight Logistics to launch converted A330s in India through UAE’s Confity
Indian cargo specialist Jet Freight Logistics is to be the country’s first operator of converted Airbus A330s, under a modification deal with EFW. The aircraft will be converted through an agreement between EFW and United Arab Emirates investment entity Confity Capital Partners. EFW says Confity has entered a ”multi-aircraft” pact ...
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NewsSaab targets Gripen E/F contracts with Thailand and Colombia this year
Saab hopes to finalise contracts this year to double its customer base for the Gripen E/F fighter, according to chief executive Micael Johansson.
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NewsChinese military thinkers contemplate UAV swarms, MUM-T
The People’s Liberation Army sees high value in swarms of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) and manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T), but it has some way to go before broadly fielding such capabilities.
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NewsAir India A320 accelerated to 124kt on taxiway before aborting take-off
An Air India Airbus A320 crew attempted to take off from a taxiway at Goa’s Manohar airport, although conditions were clear, and the crew was not under pressure.
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NewsCathay Pacific, EVA Air add Dallas to North American network
Cathay Pacific has began operations to Dallas Fort Worth, the eighth city in its North American network.
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NewsPakistan bans Indian flights from airspace as tensions rise after Pahalgam attack
Pakistani authorities have barred Indian aircraft from the country’s airspace, as tensions between the two sides rise in the aftermath of a 22 April attack on tourists near Pahalgam. The move has been detailed in a NOTAM effective 25 April. It states that Pakistan airspace is “not available” to Indian-registered ...
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NewsIndiGo appoints ex-FAA administrator Whitaker to board
IndiGo has appointed former FAA administrator Michael Whitaker as an independent director.
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AnalysisDorsal intake, delta wings, and stealth: what we know about China’s J-36
China continues its work with high profile aircraft designs, as the so-called J-36 “sixth-generation” fighter continues to mount sorties in the skies above Chengdu.
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NewsCathay taking ‘proactive steps’ to guard against likely tariff impact
Cathay Pacific Group has warned of possible impact from the ongoing trade war between the USA and China, with cargo demand expected to soften in the coming months.
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NewsPhilippine Airlines picks former SriLankan chief as new leader
Philippine Airlines has appointed its first foreign leader, tapping on former SriLankan CEO Richard Nuttall to lead the national carrier.
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NewsSYOS lands £30m drone production deal for Ukraine
Unmanned systems producer SYOS Aerospace has been awarded a £30 million ($40 million) contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to supply a package of equipment to Ukraine.
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NewsVirgin Atlantic to open Korean service in early 2026
UK-based SkyTeam alliance carrier Virgin Atlantic is to open services to the South Korean capital Seoul ahead of the summer season next year.
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NewsThai Airways free to expand US services as FAA upgrades Thailand’s safety status
US regulators have restored Thailand’s Category 1 safety classification, nearly a decade after downgrading its status, enabling the state’s airlines to expand US operations.
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NewsIAI, India’s DCX form local joint venture with radar focus
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Indian firm DCX Systems have established a joint venture that will focus on airborne radars and other systems for India’s military.
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NewsBOC Aviation places five A321neos with Thai
Lessor BOC Aviation has placed five Airbus A321neos with Thai Airways International.
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NewsKorean Air triumphs in UH-60 upgrade bid
A team led by Korean Air has been named the preferred bidder to upgrade 36 Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters in service with South Korea’s military.
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NewsQatar Airways, IAG and MASkargo plan joint freight business
Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo and Malaysia Airlines’ MASkargo intend to form a global joint freight business under plans announced on 22 April.
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NewsChina’s AG600 amphibian gains type certification
The AVIC AG600 amphibian has attained its type certificate in China, setting the stage for use in the parapublic and military domain.
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NewsComac’s C909 begins commercial service in Vietnam
Low-cost operator VietJet has become the latest international operator of Comac’s C909 regional jet, with a pair of leased aircraft entering commercial service on 19 April.
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NewsChina Southern puts 787-8 fleet sale on hold
China Southern Airlines has temporarily suspended the sale of its Boeing 787-8 fleet, as US-Chinese relations sour over US tariff policies. The airline had disclosed last November that it was looking to sell all 10 of its 787-8s and had sought requests for proposals. Its divestment package also featured a ...