All Asia Pacific articles – Page 16
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NewsThird KF-21 prototype takes flight
A third prototype has joined the flight test campaign of the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 Boramae programme, with supersonic tests possible in January.
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Air China, Hainan Airlines plan to expand schedules to USA
Air China and Hainan Airlines plan to expand their schedules between the USA and China after that country’s government relaxed Covid-19-driven entry requirements.
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Analysis
Airline share prices weaker at end-2022 versus end-2021 despite demand recovery
Airline share prices ended 2022 down on the same point 12 months earlier, following a challenging year for wider economies around the world
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Post-restructuring Garuda sets out bullish plans for the new year
Garuda Indonesia plans to “maximise business performance momentum” following its exit from restructuring, tapping into opportunities in the cargo and religious pilgrimage markets.
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GA-ASI boosts Indian production credentials with Bharat aerostructures deal
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has partnered with India’s Bharat Forge for the local production of aerostructures.
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Air China to acquire controlling stake in Shandong Airlines parent
Air China is to complete its acquisition of Shandong Airlines’ parent company following an equity transfer and capital injection, a move it says will “enhance its overall profitability” and better capture domestic market share.
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JASDF spots Chinese WZ-7 UAVs flying into Western Pacific
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s interception of two Guizhou WZ-7 “Soaring Dragon” unmanned air vehicles follows appearances of the type in Taiwan’s air defence identification zone.
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KAI reorganises to focus on international aerospace sales, customer service
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has undertaken a reorganisation to help it better meet the demands of the domestic and international defence market.
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Korean targets completion of Asiana acquisition in ‘pivotal’ 2023
Korean Air expects to complete its acquisition of compatriot Asiana Airlines this year, as the airline warns of challenges and increased competition in a “pivotal” year.
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Technical snag forces Philippines airspace closure on New Year’s Day
A power outage at the Philippines’ air traffic management centre has led to a closure of the country’s airspace on the first day of the new year, forcing a flurry of flight delays and cancellations.
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Asiana appoints cargo head as acting chief executive
Asiana Airlines has appointed Won Yoo-seok as its acting chief executive, following the resignation of Jeong Seong-kwon.
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US claims China conducted ‘unsafe intercept’ of reconnaissance aircraft
The Pentagon’s Indo-Pacific Command claims a Chinese J-11 came dangerously close to a US Air Force Boeing RC-135 in international airspace over the South China Sea.
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Analysis
Which airlines welcomed new aircraft types into their fleets during 2022?
A selection of the aircraft deliveries over the past 12 months that saw airlines welcome new types or variants into their fleets
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South Korea to upgrade F-15Ks; buy more tankers
Seoul has approved a plan to upgrade Boeing F-15K ‘Slam Eagle’ fighters operated by the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF), and plans to obtain additional tanker aircraft.
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Asian countries impose hodgepodge of tests for Chinese arrivals
Some Asia-Pacific countries will require inbound Chinese passengers to test negative for Covid-19, while others are taking a wait-and-see approach.
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Analysis
Two Asia-Pacific airline launches that did not materialise in 2022
In a year filled with high-profile airline launches in the Asia-Pacific, two promising new airlines remained grounded – at least for now.
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US to reinstate Covid-19 testing requirement for air travellers from China
Starting on 5 January, the USA will begin requiring a negative Covid-19 test or proof of recovery for international air travellers coming from China.
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In depth
How far through recovery are Asia-Pacific airlines?
A year which began with Asia-Pacifc borders only slowly reopening has ended with moves to reopen even some of the most controlled of markets through the pandemic, though operators both within and outside of Asia-Pacific continue to wait on developments in China before full recovery can be contemplated.
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In depth
China continues to test Taiwan with fighter, bomber incursions
Beijing continues to pressure Taipei with almost daily intrusions involving fighters, bombers, support aircraft, and unmanned air vehicles (UAVs).
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China Eastern to conduct C919 test campaign before service entry
China Eastern Airlines is conducting a series of flight tests with its first Comac C919, pending service entry in the spring of 2023.
