All Asia Pacific articles – Page 108
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NewsIndonesia’s TransNusa to operate ARJ21’s first international flight
Indonesian carrier TransNusa is set to operate the Comac ARJ21 regional jet on flights to Kuala Lumpur, marking the type’s first international route since it entered commercial service seven years ago.
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NewsBamboo Airways states that operations continue as normal
Vietnamese carrier Bamboo Airways maintains that operations continue as normal, amid rapid leadership changes at the carrier.
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NewsCollins completes F-16 integration work for MS-110 sensor
Collins Aerospace has completed flight integration for the MS-110 long-range reconnaissance pod aboard the Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter, clearing the system for service entry.
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NewsAustralia’s Bonza makes first network cuts months after launch
Australian low-cost start-up Bonza is to exit several domestic routes from August – its first network cuts since it began operations – citing the lack of ‘sustainable demand’.
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NewsHAL, Safran to set up joint venture to develop IMRH engine
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Safran will set up a joint venture company in Bengaluru to design, develop and support helicopter engines.
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NewsChina’s ‘Big Three’ forecast losses amid sluggish international recovery
China’s three largest carriers are expected to remain loss-making for the first-half, as they blamed a slower-than-forecast international recovery, coupled with domestic overcapacity.
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NewsCathay buoyed by e-commerce as it grapples with flat demand
Cathay Pacific is grappling with flat demand and a steep increase in cargo capacity, but freight volumes continue to pick up as capacity recovers from last year’s lows.
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NewsComac delivers second C919 to China Eastern and firms up Hainan leases
Comac has delivered a second C919 to launch customer China Eastern Airlines, as the carrier looks to ramp up operations of the type.
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Airline BusinessThe Airline Strategy Awards 2023: winning stories
Alaska Airlines’ Ben Minicucci, Pegasus’ Guliz Ozturk and Singapore Airlines’ Goh Choon Phong were among those recognised at this year’s Airline Strategy Awards on 16 July in London, alongside former American Airlines chief executive Doug Parker.
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NewsIndian carriers have international growth potential, but ‘inefficient’ hubs a challenge: HSBC report
A HSBC Global Research report has identified the “significant” opportunities for Indian carriers to grow internationally, but warns that the country’s “inefficient” hubs are losing traffic to competitors in the Gulf region and Southeast Asia.
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NewsCathay expects swing to half-year profit
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Group expects to report a net profit of up to HK$4.5 billion ($576 million) for the six months ended 30 June, on the back of strong demand following the easing of pandemic travel restrictions.
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NewsNagoya sees international recovery, as Jetstar Asia reboots Okinawa flights
Asia-Pacific carriers added to their Japan networks, with a particular focus on Nagoya, while Jetstar Asia outlined plans for a return to Okinawa and Osaka.
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NewsEHang to roll out commercial eVTOL services in Shenzhen
Chinese urban air mobility firm EHang has entered into a partnership with Shenzhen officials for the commercial operation of its EH216 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle.
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NewsNew Delhi clears acquisition of 26 Rafale M fighters
The naval variant of the Dassault Rafale fighter has secured its first export win, with New Delhi clearing the acquisition of 26 examples for the country’s navy.
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NewsBamboo Airways new chief quits after two months
The chief executive of Vietnam carrier Bamboo Airways has resigned after just two months on the job.
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NewsSpiceJet’s Singh injects Rs5 billion into carrier
Indian carrier SpiceJet is to receive an equity infusion from airline chief Ajay Singh, as it looks towards improving its long-term prospects.
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NewsTeleport inducts first A321P2F, expects 10-aircraft fleet by end-2024
Teleport, the cargo and logistics unit of Malaysia’s Capital A, expects to significantly expand its fleet of Airbus A321 converted freighters by end-2024, as its first example enters commercial service.
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NewsRex signals interest in Australian Antarctic flying
Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) will bid to become the next aviation operator for the Australian Antarctic Program (AAP).
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NewsFirst Qantas Group A220-300 comes together in Mirabel
The first Airbus A220-300 destined for service with Qantas Group is in production at the airframer’s factory in Mirabel, Canada.
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NewsANA to complete deal for Nippon Cargo Airlines in October
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has firmed its agreement with shipping and logistics group NYK to acquire Boeing 747 freighter operator Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA).