All Asia Pacific articles – Page 247
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NewsCebu Pacific secures $329 million loan from local syndicate
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) has secured a Ps16 billion ($329 million), 10-year loan today, from a syndicate of private and government banks.
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NewsDe Havilland entitled to terminate SpiceJet Dash 8 order: UK judge
Turboprop manufacturer De Havilland Aircraft of Canada was entitled to terminate a Dash 8-400 purchase agreement with Indian carrier SpiceJet after the airline stopped making payments and taking delivery of aircraft, a judge has ruled. SpiceJet originally ordered 25 of the type from Bombardier – part of a September 2017 ...
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NewsChina shifts spotlight on domestic aerospace industry
China will double down on support for its domestic commercial aerospace industry in its development plans for the next five years, as part of efforts to wean off reliance on Western technology.
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NewsElbit secures Asian customer for Hermes 900
Elbit Systems has secured a $300 million contract to supply the Hermes 900 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to an unspecified country in Asia.
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AnalysisBoeing, RAAF ‘loyal wingman’ raises the bar down under
The maiden sortie of the Boeing Airpower Teaming System (ATS) ‘loyal wingman’ was a historic occasion for the Australian aerospace sector – and symbolizes the changing nature of aerial warfare.
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NewsFirst KF-X prototype comes together in Sacheon
The first prototype of the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-X fighter is coming together in the company’s Sacheon factory, amid reports of an imminent roll out.
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NewsAVIC AG600 commences aerial firefighting capability testing
China’s Avic has begun test flights involving its in-development AG600 amphibian aircraft for firefighting capabilities, following its first successful flight over sea last year.
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NewsMalaysia and Thailand back flag carriers’ restructurings
Entities affiliated with the governments of Malaysia and Thailand have in recent days affirmed support for their respective flag carriers, both undergoing court-led restructurings.
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NewsSouth Korea outlines broad-based support for aviation industry
The South Korean government has outlined broad measures to support and eventually revitalise the local aviation industry. For airlines, these are focused on capturing synergies.
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NewsATR stands by regional ambitions in Asia-Pacific
After a challenging 2020 in the Asia-Pacific, turboprop maker ATR stands by its perspective on the importance of regional connectivity.
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InterviewSriLankan Engineering ready to resume growth overseas
Despite the industry-wide upheavals caused by the coronavirus pandemic, SriLankan Engineering is hopeful of its chances to grow overseas, more than five years since its last foreign venture.
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NewsFleet, staff cuts loom at struggling Thai Airways
Embattled Thai Airways has outlined ambitious plans for a post-restructuring future, including simplifying its fleet structure and cutting the number of staff.
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NewsAustralian ‘loyal wingman’ to form basis of Boeing Skyborg effort
Canberra will double the fleet of Boeing Airpower Teaming System (ATS) ‘loyal wingman’ aircraft to six, as the company confirms that ATS will form the basis of its effort under the US Air Force’s Skyborg initiative.
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AnalysisThai Airways due to submit rehabilitation plan
Thai Airways International’s rehabilitation planners are expected to submit a plan on 2 March to Thailand’s Central Bankruptcy Court outlining how they propose the airline should be restructured.
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NewsIndian airlines prefer leasing: ex-Air India chairman
Indian carriers have found leasing aircraft to be more convenient than financing them by other means, a former chairman of flag carrier Air India has told an industry conference.
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NewsSilkAir and SIA appoint Skytech-AIC to remarket seven 737-800s
Singapore’s SilkAir and Singapore Airlines have appointed Skytech-AIC to market for outright sale seven Boeing 737-800s.
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NewsBoeing Australia’s ‘loyal wingman’ conducts maiden sortie
Boeing Australia and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have conducted the maiden flight of the Airpower Teaming System (ATS) loyal wingman aircraft.
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NewsAirAsia Group details $40m assistance to Philippines AirAsia
AirAsia Group has disclosed that it extended approximately $40 million in advances and corporate guarantees to Philippines AirAsia in November-December.
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NewsCALC expects 2020 profit to be nearly two-thirds down on 2019
China Aircraft Leasing (CALC) expects its net profit attributable to shareholders for 2020 to be down 60-65% on 2019 due to a loss on an investment in an Indonesian airline as well as an exchange-rate loss.
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NewsChina's CAAC yet to approve test flights for 737 Max return-to-service
China’s civil aviation regulator is discussing with Boeing a restoration plan for 737 Max services, but is yet to be satisfied to the extent necessary to advance the type’s return to operation. The Civil Aviation Administration of China’s deputy director, Dong Zhiyi, disclosed the state of progress during a State ...