All Asia Pacific articles – Page 201
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NewsQantas 787 unable to retract landing gear after pins left in place
Two landing gear pins that were not removed from a Qantas aircraft before it left the gate resulted in the inability to retract landing gear after takeoff, an investigation by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has revealed.
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NewsSingapore adds Middle East, more Asian countries to travel lane arrangement
Singapore will reopen its borders to fully-vaccinated travellers from five more countries, including India and countries in the Middle East.
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NewsRex adds Brisbane to mainline domestic network; eyes Queensland expansion
Rex will launch jet operations between Melbourne and Brisbane in mid-December, as it discloses “well-advanced” plans to expand operations in Queensland state.
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NewsVietnam approves Korean Air-Asiana merger
Vietnam’s competition regulators have approved Korean Air’s acquisition of rival and compatriot Asiana Airlines, the latest country to green-light the merger.
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NewsAAPA leaders focus on air travel recovery; emissions cuts
Airline members of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) see their key priorities as re-booting air travel in the region following the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the longer-term goal of reducing carbon emissions to reach ‘net zero’ by 2050.
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NewsPAL narrows Q3 pre-tax losses; nine aircraft exit fleet in 2021
PAL Holdings narrowed its pre-tax losses in the third quarter to Ps5 billion ($100 million) from Ps7.8 billion, as it reported stronger revenue.
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NewsSpiceJet’s operating loss widens in second quarter
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet saw operating losses for the second quarter of its 2021-22 widen to Rs5.6 billion from Rs1.1 billion a year earlier.
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NewsThai narrows operating loss for first nine months of 2021
Thai Airways International posted an operating loss of Bt21.5 billion ($658 million) for the first nine months of 2021, an improvement on its operating loss of Bt34 billion for the first nine months of 2020.
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NewsSingapore tweaks travel lane scheme for USA travelers
Singapore has adjusted vaccination accreditation requirements for vaccinated travelers from the USA, following public feedback.
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NewsThailand signs contract for eight AT-6 Wolverine armed turboprops
Textron Aviation Defense has secured its first international buyer for the Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine, with the Royal Thai Air Force to receive eight of the armed turboprops.
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NewsVindicated by creditors’ approval for restructuring, AirAsia X slams critics
AirAsia X has hit back at its critics — including what it calls “pundits” hoping the airline would be liquidated — in a strongly-worded statement after it gained creditors’ approval for debt restructuring.
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NewsChina, India pose tough questions for SIA Group
As international markets start to open up, China and India are significant question marks for the long-term strategy of Singapore Airlines.
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NewsAirAsia X aims to complete restructuring by Q1 2022, after securing creditor approval
Beleaguered long-haul, low-cost carrier AirAsia X has gained crucial approval from creditors for debt restructuring, following a series of court-convened meetings on 12 November.
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NewsKorean Air operating profit sharply higher on cargo strength
A strong cargo performance propelled Korean Air’s operating profit to W439 billion ($372 million) for the third quarter of 2021.
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NewsSIA confident of continued strong cargo performance
Singapore Airlines enjoyed record high cargo revenues in the first half of its 2021/22 financial year, and expects demand to remain strong.
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NewsScoot adds London Gatwick to European network
Scoot will commence one-stop flights between Singapore and London Gatwick in December, with a new service via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.
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NewsJakarta, Seoul bridge cost differences for KF-21/IF-X fighter
Jakarta and Seoul have reached an agreement about development costs related to the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21/IF-X fighter.
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NewsZipair launches Los Angeles as inaugural long-haul destination
Zipair will become the first low-cost carrier to operate trans-Pacific flights, as it announces Los Angeles as its “much-anticipated” inaugural long-haul destination.
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NewsCovid-19 resurgence pushes Thai AirAsia parent deeper in the red
Thai AirAsia parent company Asia Aviation widened its third-quarter operating loss, amid a sharp revenue plunge from having to suspend operations during Thailand’s worst wave of coronavirus infections.
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NewsSingapore Airlines cuts half-year losses as travel lanes, cargo lift demand
Singapore Airlines Group narrowed its half-year losses on the back of a significant revenue uplift, as it anticipates a continued rise in travel demand in the near-term, with more countries easing border restrictions.