All Asia Pacific articles – Page 10
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NewsBangkok Airways to develop Trat airport as future hub
Bangkok Airways is investing Bt400 million ($12.4 million) to develop Trat airport – located in eastern Thailand and owned by the carrier – into a future operating hub.
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NewsIndia urges ‘code of conduct’ in complaint to ICAO about poaching of aircrew
Indian representatives have submitted a document to the upcoming ICAO Assembly objecting to the poaching of air transport personnel by foreign operators, at a time when the country’s aviation industry is undergoing rapid expansion. The working paper to the Assembly, which convenes on 23 September, says Indian airlines are investing ...
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NewsCapital A sets 11 November target for AirAsia divestment
Malaysia’s Capital A aims to divest its aviation business on 11 November, as it enters the “last leg” of the long-drawn reorganisation process.
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News‘No quick fix’ on engine reliability issues even as groundings slowly ease: Air NZ CEO
Air New Zealand expects engine-related aircraft groundings to ease slightly in the first half of 2026, as it warns of the “significant impact” the issue has on its financial performance.
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NewsQantas orders 20 more A321XLRs
Australian flag carrier adds to existing 28-aircraft commitment as it prepares to become Asia-Pacific’s first A321XLR operator next month.
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NewsAir National Guard tests CSAR helicopter defences against fighters
Exercise pits F-15D against HH-60G Pave Hawk and HH-60W Jolly Green II to evaluate electronic countermeasures effectiveness in maritime environments.
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NewsLower fuel prices a reprieve for Asia-Pacific carriers, amid ‘broadly positive’ outlook: AAPA
A decline in jet fuel costs and a weaker US dollar are providing welcome cost relief for Asia-Pacific carriers, with the region’s airlines reporting healthy forward bookings despite economic headwinds.
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NewsSouthwest strikes new interline agreement with transpacific carrier Eva Air
After long resisting forming international partnerships, Southwest has in recent months reached mutually beneficial agreements with Icelandair as well as Taiwanese carrier China Airlines.
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NewsNew wet-lease carrier Thai SmartLynx receives first aircraft
New Asian operator Thai SmartLynx has taken delivery of its first aircraft, an Airbus A320, at Bangkok’s Don Mueang airport. Thai SmartLynx is being established as a wet-lease operation by Avia Solutions Group. It states that the A320 delivery took place on 22 August. The aircraft is an International Aero ...
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NewsThailand finalises deal for four Gripen E/F fighters
Swedish manufacturer Saab has secured a SKr 5.3 billion contract with Thailand for four next-generation Gripen fighters, marking Bangkok’s commitment to expand its fleet of the Swedish-built combat aircraft.
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NewsMystery tailless UAV spotted in China
An image has surfaced showing what appears to be a Chinese high-altitude, tailless unmanned air vehicle (UAV) with striking similarities to the secretive US Northrop Grumman RQ-180.
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NewsTaiwanese investigators probe pod-strike as 747-8F landed in typhoon
Taiwanese investigators have confirmed that a Boeing 747-8F sustained damage to its outboard right-hand engine during a pod-strike while landing at Taipei’s Taoyuan airport. The UPS aircraft had been arriving from Hong Kong, as flight 5X61, in darkness on 13 August. It conducted three approaches to runway 05L in gusting ...
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NewsKorean Air, LIG Nex1 to bid for air force EW aircraft
The partners will submit a proposal based on the Bombardier Global 6500 business jet for a $1.3 billion programme to develop dedicated electronic warfare capabilities.
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NewsNew Zealand to acquire MH-60Rs, A321XLRs
Wellington has earmarked NZ$2 billion for naval helicopters and NZ$700 million for transport aircraft as part of defence modernisation efforts.
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NewsVietjet begins construction for new MRO facility
Vietjet has broken ground for its new MRO facility at the in-development Long Thanh international airport.
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In depthAustralia nears completion of MQ-4C maritime patrol fleet
After delivering the second and third examples, Northrop Grumman is working on a fourth MQ-4C Triton for Australia, which will complete Canberra’s fleet of the long-range, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft.
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In depthIndia clears purchase of 97 Tejas Mk1A fighters
The order comes as India is looking to significantly overhaul its ageing fighter force after experiencing tactical setbacks at the hands of the Pakistani air force in May.
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NewsEcojet accounts show continued spending but little progress towards operational launch
Environmentally conscious UK start-up Ecojet Airlines appears no closer to launch despite another year’s trading during which it continued to rack up liabilities.
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NewsMalaysia reboots quest to fill helicopter capability gap
Kuala Lumpur is again looking for new utility helicopters for the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), with a deal for Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawks off the table.
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NewsChina Eastern 777 crew missed go-around call in Singapore runway incident
A China Eastern Airlines Boeing 777-300ER crew failed to acknowledge a go-around instruction during a runway incursion incident at Singapore Changi airport involving another aircraft from the same airline.