All Asia Pacific articles – Page 112
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NewsIHI announces “breakthrough” in electric engine magnet technology
Japan’s IHI has announced a “breakthrough” in magnet technology for high-speed motors, which could enhance the performance of future electric aircraft.
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NewsAir NZ, Wellington step up research into local SAF production
Air New Zealand and the New Zealand government will continue to explore the local production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the country.
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NewsQantas unveils ‘Wellbeing Zone’, economy seats for new A350-1000s
Qantas Airways has unveiled the economy and premium economy class for its upcoming fleet of Airbus A350-1000s, which will operate ultra long-haul flights as part of the airline’s ‘Project Sunrise’ initiative.
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NewsUS government to improve Foreign Military Sales process
The US Department of Defense aims to improve the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process, to expedite the acquisition of military capabilities by allies and partners.
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NewsANSPs demonstrate trajectory-based operations in Asia-Pacific
Four air navigation services providers (ANSPs) have conducted the world’s first multi-regional, trajectory-based operations (TBOs) with the Boeing 787-10 ecoDemonstrator Explorer aircraft.
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NewsIndonesia to fill fighter gap with 12 Qatari Mirage 2000-5s
Indonesia will acquire 12 Dassault Mirage 2000-5 fighters from Qatar in a deal that values the second-hand jets at €733 million ($793 million).
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NewsAirbus trims 20-year global fleet outlook as sustainability drives aircraft replacement
Airbus’s latest 20-year market forecast expects that the overall global fleet in 2042 will be smaller than the 2038 fleet predicted in its outlook four years ago. The airframer puts the worldwide fleet for 2042 at 46,560 aircraft – down by more than 1,100 on the figure it had originally ...
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NewsTaipei says Mirage 2000-5s remain viable for service
Taipei has given assurance that its Dassault Mirage 2000-5 fighters remain available for service, amid concerns about costs and sustainment for the two-decade old fleet.
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NewsQantas relaunches New York route, in direct competition with Air NZ
Qantas has relaunched flights to New York after a three-year hiatus, this time operating via Auckland, and directly competing with trans-Tasman rival Air New Zealand.
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NewsMiddle East’s Texel Air sets up Auckland-based cargo carrier
Middle Eastern freight operator Texel Air is to establish a Pacific region sister carrier, which will be based at Auckland in New Zealand. Texel Air is located in Bahrain and uses a fleet comprising several variants of Boeing 737 freighter: two 737-800s, two 737-700s and a 737-300. It states that ...
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NewsUSA puts flying schools on Entity List for training PLA aircrew
The US Department of Commerce has added international flight schools to its Entity List, stating that they have recruited western pilots to provide training for the China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
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Airline BusinessAirline Business performance tracker: Asia-Pacific Q1 2023
Key data from the most-recent Asia-Pacific earnings period – the January-March 2023 quarter – and the equivalent periods stretching back to the last pre-Covid year, powered by Airline Business Insight
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NewsSingapore Airlines names new chief financial officer
Singapore Airlines has named Jo-Ann Tan as its new chief financial officer, with effect from 10 September. Tan was most recently senior vice-president of marketing planning, a post she took up in April 2021. She joined the Asian carrier in 1999, initially in the passenger marketing department, and has since ...
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Airline BusinessAirline Business Covid-19 recovery tracker: June 2023 update
Our regular examination of the latest global data for several key airline market indicators, including traffic and capacity in passenger and cargo markets, in-service and stored fleets, jet fuel costs, and share price trends for the world’s largest groups.
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NewsACI says ‘alarming increase’ in airfares, not airport charges, a threat to recovery
Trade body Airports Council International (ACI) has doubled down on warnings that “excessive” airfares – instead of airport charges, which has recently come under fire from airlines again – are threatening air travel’s recovery.
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NewsThai Airways A330 winglet hits EVA Air jet at Tokyo Haneda
Two Airbus A330s – operated by Thai Airways International and Taiwan’s EVA Air – were involved in a collision incident at Tokyo’s Haneda airport.
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NewsQantaslink Q300 took off as Cherokee started take-off roll on cross runway
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating a Qantaslink De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q300 taking off just as a Piper PA-28 Cherokee started its take-off roll on a cross runway.
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NewsANA, El Al in codeshare pact; AirAsia Philippines to see network boost
Asia-Pacific carriers continue to announce international growth plans, with codeshare partnerships forming and new routes set to be launched.
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Airline Business‘We have to be focused’: Thai chief prioritises full-service with Thai Smile merger
As it moves forward with the consolidation of regional unit Thai Smile Airways, flag carrier Thai Airways International says it remains “focused” on providing full-service operations in a highly-competitive domestic market.
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NewsTokyo receives first upgraded E-767 AWACS
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) has received an upgraded Boeing E-767 Airborne Early Warning & Control System (AWACS) aircraft from the US Air Force.