All Asia Pacific articles – Page 14
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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.
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NewsAir New Zealand promotes digital chief Ravishankar to CEO
Star Alliance carrier elevates internal candidate with strong digital background after five-month search for successor to Greg Foran.
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NewsNordwind 777 opens first connection between Russian and North Korean capitals
Russian carrier Nordwind Airlines has become the first to connect Moscow with the North Korean capital Pyongyang in nearly eight decades of diplomatic relations. Nordwind carried out the 27 July flight from Moscow Sheremetyevo using a Boeing 777-200ER, arriving in Pyongyang the following day. Federal air transport regulator Rosaviatsia says ...
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NewsAustralia’s Skytrans rebrands under SmartLynx name
Wet-lease specialist Avia Solutions Group has rebranded its recently-acquired Skytrans division as SmartLynx Australia. Avia Solutions Group took over the regional turboprop operator last year and has since been expanding its fleet, stepping up to jets with the inclusion of the Airbus A319. It states that the rebranding will provide ...
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NewsIndonesia signs contract for 48 Turkish Kaan fighters
Indonesia has formalised its commitment to the Turkish Aerospace Kaan programme, signing a contract for 48 of the developmental twin-engined fighters at a Turkish defence show.