All Asia Pacific articles – Page 454

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Amadeus confirms 'network issue' as flights delayed

2017-09-28T13:00:01Z

Technology provider Amadeus has acknowledged "disruption to some of our systems" following a "network issue" earlier today.
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Alcohol cited by probe into Shaheen 737 landing accident

2017-09-28T11:58:00Z

Pakistani investigators believe consumption of alcohol prior to flight affected the judgement of a Shaheen Air Boeing 737's captain, prior to the jet's suffering loss of both main landing-gear after touchdown at Lahore.
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ANALYSIS: Korean carriers' fleets in transition

2017-09-28T04:42:00Z

South Korean airlines have orders and commitments for over 200 new jets in the next few years, accounting for almost two-thirds of their existing fleet.
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AirAsia firms up Inmarsat in-flight broadband deal

2017-09-28T04:30:39Z

AirAsia Group has firmed up a deal with Inmarsat first agreed in April to provide broadband access on its Airbus A320s and A330s through the GX Aviation service.
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Comac C919 completes two hour second flight

2017-09-28T03:11:24Z

Updated with additional details about the flight from a subsequent statement by Comac.
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Viking secures Chinese approval for float-equipped Series 400

2017-09-27T13:04:45Z

Viking Air has secured Chinese approval for its float-equipped Series 400 Twin Otter, opening the door for the Canadian airframer to exploit the growing demand for seaplanes within the country’s commercial, charter and sightseeing communities.
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Boeing and Comac formalise JV for Chinese 737 delivery centre

2017-09-27T09:45:16Z

Boeing and Comac have signed the joint-venture agreement that will underpin the operations of their 737 Max completion centre in Zhoushan, China.
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Malaysia Airlines signs LOI with AerCap for six A330-200s

2017-09-27T08:41:45Z

Malaysia Airlines has signed a letter of intent with AerCap to lease six Airbus A330-200 aircraft that were formerly in service with Air Berlin.
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BAE optimistic about fighter-borne directed energy weapons

2017-09-27T06:46:59Z

The chief technologist of BAE Systems is optimistic about fighter aircraft carrying directed energy weapons in the not-too-distant future, as he also discusses other emergent technologies.
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Seoul to add more T-50s to meet training requirements

2017-09-27T06:43:47Z

Seoul plans to obtained additional Korea Aerospace Industries T-50 advanced jet trainers to support its future fleet of advanced fighter aircraft.
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Tru qualifies first China 737 Max full-flight simulator

2017-09-27T02:55:57Z

Tru Simulation and Training has completed a Level C qualification of the Boeing 737 Max full flight training simulator (FFS) by the Civil Aviation Administration of China, which is installed at Boeing's Shanghai campus.
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Lion Air Group moves all 737 Max jet to Indonesian unit

2017-09-26T08:33:58Z

Malindo Air will transfer its Boeing 737 Max aircraft to Indonesia's Lion Air after four months of service.
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ROUTES: Tourism Australia to target new US, Asia links

2017-09-26T08:22:21Z

Government body Tourism Australia is looking to boost air links from the United States and Asia to build further on the strong momentum from those markets.
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SIA 777-300ER becomes Asia's first GX-equipped aircraft

2017-09-26T03:26:23Z

SITAOnAIR has equipped a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with GX Aviation's high-speed broadband connectivity.
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Fuel crisis easing at Auckland airport

2017-09-26T02:44:28Z

Airlines are now able to uplift 80% of their usual jet fuel allocations at Auckland airport, with signs that the crisis caused by the severing of a fuel pipeline is starting to ease.
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ROUTES: Malaysia Airports to enter expansion, upgrading phase

2017-09-25T16:13:09Z

Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB) will embark on an initiative to expand and upgrade its key airports at home, as it looks to capitalise on the growing tourist boom in Southeast Asia.
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ROUTES: Hong Kong Airlines to boost long-haul presence

2017-09-25T15:17:35Z

Hong Kong Airlines' focus for the near future is to build up its long-haul network by taking advantage of its low CASK.
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ROUTES: Dublin aims to build on Asian breakthrough

2017-09-25T13:49:53Z

While much of the new long-haul activity at Dublin airport has focused on North America, perhaps its most striking recent route announcement is the landing of its first direct Asian service when Cathay Pacific begins Hong Kong flights next summer.
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ROUTES: VietJet details long-haul plans

2017-09-25T09:19:05Z

VietJet Air is mulling the establishment of long-haul operations as part of its next growth phase.
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Malaysia Airlines keeps widebody options open

2017-09-25T08:45:56Z

Malaysia Airlines has stressed that its options are open vis-à-vis its future widebody fleet.