All Asia Pacific articles – Page 12
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AnalysisPrecision weapons boom gets underway with global demand set to grow ‘exponentially’
Billions of dollars in contracts are pouring into weapons producers from governments around the world, with defence industry heavyweights and newcomers all seeing the benefits.
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NewsCathay has ‘confidence’ about 2027 delivery for first 777-9: airline executive
Cathay Pacific says it has “confidence” that it will take delivery of its first Boeing 777-9 in 2027, as it confirms its older -300ERs will remain in service for at least 10 more years.
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AnalysisIndia faces urgent fighter gap amid J-35 threat
India’s fighter fleet modernisation faces mounting pressure as Pakistan prepares to acquire 40 Chinese J-35 fifth-generation fighters, widening the capability gap in a tense security environment.
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NewsCathay to purchase 14 more 777-9s in first Boeing order since 2013
Cathay Pacific Group has ordered 14 more Boeing 777-9s, marking its first aircraft purchase with the North American airframer in almost 12 years.
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NewsHanwha Systems rolls out first production KF-21 AESA radar
Initial production unit marks milestone in indigenous radar development for Korea’s next-generation fighter.
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NewsTaiwan receives first Anduril Altius-600M loitering munitions
Taiwan has received its first batch of Anduril Industries Altius-600M loitering munitions, marking a significant enhancement to its asymmetric warfare capabilities amid growing tensions with China.
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NewsHobart eyes direct Asia flights with runway upgrading works completed
Hobart airport expects to get direct flights from Asia “within the next few years”, following the completion of runway upgrading works.
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NewsThailand approves acquisition of four Saab Gripen fighters
Thailand’s cabinet has approved the acquisition of four Saab Gripen E/F fighters worth Bt19 billion ($587 million), marking the first phase of a planned 12-aircraft procurement.
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NewsANA to launch Japan-wide air taxi services from 2027
Japanese airline group partners with Joby Aviation to establish joint venture for electric air taxi operations, initially serving Tokyo before expanding to other major cities.
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NewsKorean Air unveils premium economy seats for 777-300ER fleet
SkyTeam carrier to install 40-seat ‘Premium Class’ cabin on 11 retrofitted Boeing 777-300ERs from mid-September, marking its first venture into the premium-economy segment.
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NewsANA Holdings completes takeover of Nippon Cargo Airlines
ANA Holdings has completed its acquisition of compatriot Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), a move it believes will beef up its “resilience” against market volatility.
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NewsIndiGo expands European network with launch of London flights
India’s IndiGo will launch daily flights to London Heathrow – its third European point – as it prepares to induct more Boeing 787-9s for its long-haul operations.
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NewsAsiana completes cargo business sale to Air Incheon
South Korean carrier transfers 11 freighters and staff to Air Incheon, now rebranded as Air Z, fulfilling European regulatory conditions for Korean Air merger
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NewsIndonesian air force’s first A400M completes maiden flight
Milestone flight validates key systems including engines, flight controls and avionics on the first of two aircraft ordered by Jakarta.
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NewsATSB investigates Alliance E190 landing gear overspeed incident
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has launched an investigation after an Alliance Airlines Embraer E190 operating for QantasLink retracted its landing gear above the maximum permitted speed.
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AnalysisBreaking Taiwan blockade via airlift would require 860 sorties per day, wargame indicates
A US-led airlift to break a Chinese blockade of Taiwan would require an unprecedented 860 daily cargo flights yet still fail to prevent economic collapse, according to new wargame findings.
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NewsIndonesia deepens Turkish ties amid Kaan fighter acquisition
Indonesian Aerospace has signed multiple agreements with Turkish defence companies, expanding collaboration on the Kaan fighter programme and maritime patrol aircraft development.
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NewsIndonesian Aerospace flies Black Eagle MALE UAV for first time
Indonesian Aerospace has conducted the maiden flight of its indigenously developed Black Eagle medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned air vehicle, though the programme still lacks firm orders.
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NewsUS, Japanese carriers divert, cancel flights amid tsunami warning
At least two US carriers are holding flights from the US mainland to the Hawaiian islands in response to a tsunami warning triggered by a megaquake off t he coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Russia.
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NewsThailand bans drone flights along Cambodian border amid clashes
Thailand has imposed an immediate ban on drone operations in 14 areas along its border with Cambodia, where military clashes have escalated into the combat debut of the Royal Thai Air Force’s Gripen fighters.