All Asia Pacific articles – Page 221
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AnalysisWhat does the IPCC’s climate-change report say about aviation?
The IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report, addressing the most up-to-date understanding of climate change, is another reminder of the pressing need for the aviation sector to reduce its environmental footprint.
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NewsAmeco begins work on ARJ21 modifications
Chinese MRO Ameco has commenced modification works on Comac’s ARJ21 regional jet.
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NewsTaiwanese carriers remain profitable in challenging quarter
Taiwan’s two largest carriers remained in the black in the second-quarter earnings, despite a resurgence of infections on the island.
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NewsST Engineering lands CFM56 contracts, eyes Leap work
Singapore’s ST Engineering will roll out MRO services for the CFM Leap-1B turbofan — which power the Boeing 737 Max — by the end of the year.
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NewsKorean Air enters urban air mobility R&D pact
Korean Air, Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC), and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) have entered an agreement to explore urban air mobility (UAM) management.
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NewsST Engineering incorporates freighter leasing venture
Singapore’s ST Engineering has disclosed more details about its joint venture specialising in dedicated freighter leasing, following the latter’s incorporation.
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NewsNok Air creditors approve business rehabilitation plan
Thai low-cost carrier Nok Air has gained the green light from creditors to restructure under a business rehabilitation process.
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NewsMitsubishi Heavy aerospace business ekes out quarterly profit
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ (MHI) aircraft, defence and space unit returned to the black in its first-quarter financial results, despite slightly lower revenue.
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NewsLockheed, Northrop short-listed for Australian JBAMS deal
The Australian units of Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman have entered the final stage of bidding for Canberra’s planned Joint Air Battle Management System (JBAMS).
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NewsBOC Aviation signs fewer leases, sells more aircraft in Q2
BOC Aviation signed fewer lease commitments in the second quarter of this year, but took delivery of and sold more aircraft.
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NewsBoeing 737 Max en route to China for certification work
A Boeing 737 Max 7 took off from Seattle on 4 August and is headed to China, where the jet will participate in work related to that country’s 737 Max certification, an industry source says.
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NewsAirlines lost $72 per passenger in 2020 as Covid-19 ended positive trend
Airlines made a net loss of $71.71 per passenger during 2020, according to global data released by IATA, as the Covid-19 pandemic reversed a period of relatively strong financial performance.
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NewsAsia-Pacific aviation recovery not yet on horizon: AAPA chief
Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) director general Subhas Menon stresses that vaccines and more harmony on travel rules and restrictions are key to getting the region flying again.
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NewsSingapore weighing up SAF use and production
Singapore is reviewing the operational and commercial viability of using and producing sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
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NewsBeijing approves cargo carrier linked to e-commerce giant JD.com
A Chinese cargo carrier with links to e-commerce giant JD.com has received preliminary approval from civil aviation regulators to launch operations.
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NewsThai AirAsia further suspends domestic flights until end August
Thai AirAsia has further extended its suspension of all scheduled domestic flight operations to end August and put all employees on no-pay leave.
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NewsDelta variant outbreak upends China’s domestic recovery prospects
China has imposed strict domestic travel restrictions, amid a fast-growing spread of the more contagious Delta variant of coronavirus in the country.
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NewsTrans-Tasman bubble woes to widen Air NZ losses
Air New Zealand has forecast a worst financial performance in the coming year, as the pause in the Trans-Tasman travel bubble is expected to have a significant impact on earnings.
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NewsIndiGo aims for CO2 per ASK to be 18% lower in 2023 than 2016
IndiGo has disclosed its target to cut carbon emissions per available seat-kilometre to 18% below their 2016 level in the financial year 2023.
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NewsIndia’s ‘Warren Buffett’ plans airline foray
Indian billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala says he plans to start a new carrier called Akasa Air.