All Asia Pacific articles
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NewsBoeing secures FAA certification for increased maximum take-off weights on 787-9 and -10
The Federal Aviation Administration has certificated increased maximum take-off weights for Boeing’s 787-9 and -10 variants, enabling Dreamliner operators to extend range or carry significantly greater payloads on existing routes.
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NewsIndonesia to order 16 KF-21 fighters during presidential visit: Yonhap
Indonesia is poised to become the first export customer for the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter, with a deal for 16 aircraft expected during President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to South Korea from 31 March to 2 April.
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NewsAir Astana co-founder BAE Systems exits carrier after nearly 25 years
UK aerospace firm BAE Systems is selling its remaining interest in Kazakh operator Air Astana Group, divesting the entire shareholding, nearly 6.9%, to institutional investors. BAE Systems was a founding partner of Air Astana, which was set up as a joint venture in 2001. It initially held 49% of the ...
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NewsInadvertent ‘climb thrust’ selection preceded A320 excursion from Christchurch taxiway
New Zealand investigators have determined that a Jetstar Airbus A320 was damaged during a taxiway excursion at Christchurch, after the captain inadvertently advanced the thrust levers to ‘climb’ power after vacating the runway. While en route from Auckland on 31 May 2024, the aircraft had suffered a yellow-circuit hydraulic failure ...
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NewsJapan JSM deployment delayed by F-35A software issues
Japan has taken delivery of its first Kongsberg Joint Strike Missiles (JSMs), but the weapons cannot yet be deployed operationally as software integration work on the JASDF’s F-35A fighters remains incomplete, the service’s chief of staff has confirmed.
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NewsFirst South Korean C-390 completes maiden flight in Brazil
The first Embraer C-390 tactical transport destined for the Republic of Korea Air Force has completed its maiden flight from the manufacturer’s facility near Sao Paulo.
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NewsMHI, Shield AI complete autonomous flight tests in Japan
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Shield AI have completed autonomous flight tests in Japan following rapid integration of Hivemind autonomy software into MHI’s prototype drone, demonstrating coordinated manoeuvres and learning capabilities in under two months.
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NewsIndian carriers told to offer majority of domestic seats without extra fees
Indian regulators are seeking to improve air transport accessibility by instructing carriers to offer at least 60% of seats on flights free of additional charges. The country’s ministry of civil aviation states that passenger facilitation remains its “highest priority”, building on its UDAN domestic regional connectivity scheme. It says India ...
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AnalysisChina surges production capacity for J-20 and J-35 stealth fighters
Commercial satellite imagery shows that China’s state-owned aviation company has dramatically expanded manufacturing facilities for military aircraft, including the fifth-generation J-20 fighter, with total fighter production capacity set to reach 300-400 units annually.
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NewsFirming of options takes lessor Avation’s ATR orders to more than 50
Singapore-based leasing firm Avation has firmed options on five additional ATR 72-600s, which are set to be delivered over the course of 2028-29. This exercising of options takes Avation’s overall orders for ATRs to 54 aircraft over the past 15 years. Avation entered a long-term commitment with the regional aircraft ...
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NewsChina Airlines cuts back previous deal for A350-900s and A321neos
Taiwanese carrier China Airlines has cut back its fleet plans, reducing the number of Airbus A350s and A321neos featured in previous agreements. China Airlines had disclosed in June last year that it would bring in 13 aircraft comprising five A350-900s and eight A321neos. But it has revised this plan, stating ...
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NewsJapan’s EC-2 EW aircraft approaches service entry
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) has released images of its developmental Kawasaki EC-2 electronic warfare aircraft, converted from the first C-2 transport delivered, as the service weighs acquisition numbers and its future transport fleet composition.
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NewsBA to return to Melbourne, Colombo after decades-long hiatus
British Airways will resume operations to Melbourne and Colombo during the Northern Winter schedule – marking its return after a long hiatus – as part of a wider long-haul network expansion.
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NewsAAPA calls for government support, collaboration amid ‘additional strain’ of Middle East conflict
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has called on governments to “consider measures” to support airlines, as the fallout from the war in the Middle East continues to rattle the sector.
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NewsJapan receives first Joint Strike Missiles for F-35A fleet
Japan has taken delivery of its first Kongsberg Joint Strike Missiles during a ceremony in Norway, marking a significant enhancement to the strike capabilities of its Lockheed Martin F-35A fleet.
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NewsAir Astana quickly shifted Gulf capacity to Asian routes as Iran conflict broke
Kazakh carrier Air Astana has detailed a rapid reallocation of capacity undertaken within a couple of days of the beginning of the Iranian conflict. Chief executive-designate Ibrahim Canliel says the airline immediately suspended operations to the Gulf region – including such cities as Dubai, Jeddah, Doha and Salalah – after ...
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NewsJapanese national police order three H135s
The Japan National Police Agency (NPA) has ordered three Airbus Helicopters H135s as part of its fleet modernization efforts.
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NewsTaiwan’s Starlux plans lease of more A321neos
Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines has disclosed that it will lease eight more Airbus A321neos for its fleet. The aircraft will be sourced from lessor BOC Aviation (UK) according to a submission to the Taiwanese stock exchange on 10 March. The disclosure values the transaction at around $81.2 million per aircraft. ...
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NewsANA eyes further product upgrades amid ‘competitive’ market
All Nippon Airways will explore further cabin product upgrades – including for its medium-haul operations – as it acknowledges a “competitive” market in passenger experience.
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NewsSouth Korean anti-tank missile clears key hurdle before deployment
Hanwha Aerospace is set to kick off full-scale mass production of a locally developed anti-tank missile for the Korea Aerospace Industries Light Armed Helicopter.