All Asia Pacific articles – Page 456
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Finnair appoints HAECO for its first A350 C-Check
Finnair has appointed Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering (HAECO) to perform the carrier's first C-sheck on its Airbus A350-900 fleet.
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AnalysisINSIGHT FROM FLIGHTGLOBAL: Airline Capacity Breakdown – September 2017
Get an overview of airline capacity across the different regions, illustrating the fastest-growing regional markets as of August 2017, so you can plan your next strategic move. Understand YoY change in seat capacity, flight frequencies and ASMs/ASKs.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Where do United and Cathay moves leave the A350-1000?
The decision by Cathay Pacific to switch A350-1000 orders to the smaller -900 after a similar move by United Airlines earlier this month has caused further contraction in the orderbook for the largest version of the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-powered twinjet.
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BOC Aviation sells six jets to Sky Leasing ABS
BOC Aviation has disclosed the sale of six aircraft between June and September to a securitisation vehicle launched by Sky Leasing.
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Sarasin steps down as Nok Air chief
Patee Sarasin stepped down as chief executive of Nok Air on 14 September, and has been succeeded by NokScoot chief Piya Yodmani.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Airlines seek wider coverage for IT disruptions
As airlines ramp up their investments in IT and keep their systems secure, they are also looking to increase insurance to provide cover for more than just hack attacks and data breaches.
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Cathay swaps batch of A350-1000s to smaller -900
Cathay Pacific is converting six of its Airbus A350-1000s to the smaller -900, and deferring delivery of five other -1000s by a year.
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Malaysia Airlines signs tentative deal for 787-9s
Malaysia Airlines has signed a tentative agreement with Boeing to order eight 787-9s, and take purchase rights on additional eight 737 Max 8s.
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AnalysisINSIGHT FROM FLIGHTGLOBAL: Offshore Oil & Gas Support Fleet sees stabilization
The three years since the significant reduction in oil prices which began in July 2014 have been a challenging time for the oil and gas industry and also the helicopter operators which support them. It has proved to be the most severe downturn experienced for many years. The period has ...
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Remaining MRJs cleared to resume flight tests
Mitsubishi Aircraft’s remaining three MRJ regional jet test aircraft have received regulatory approval to resume flight testing.
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Garuda to begin Manado-Luwuk service
Garuda Indonesia will begin a four-times weekly Manado-Luwuk service on 15 September.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Lee Lik Hsin, chief executive, Scoot
Lee Lik Hsin has achieved what few airline bosses have done: turn around a loss-making carrier, merge it with a relatively new player in the market and make the combined unit profitable.
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Malaysia Airlines on track for profit in 2018 despite tough Q2
Malaysia Airlines maintains that it is on-track to return to profit in 2018, despite suffering through a challenging three months ended 30 June as its domestic and international network performance diverged.
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New widebodies' costs prevent long-haul low-cost launch: SpiceJet
The high cost of ownership for new-generation widebodies is a key obstacle in the development of long-haul, low-cost air travel, argues SpiceJet managing director Ajay Singh.
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PICTURE: ANA takes first PW1100G-powered A321neo
All Nippon Airways has taken delivery of the first Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM powered Airbus A321neo.
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MRJ resumes flight tests with FTA-4
Mitsubishi Aircraft has returned one of its MRJ regional jet prototypes to flight testing, as the investigation into an engine flameout last month continues.
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Boeing forecasts demand for over 7,200 new aircraft in China
Boeing has again raised its forecast for new aircraft demand out of China, predicting a need for 7,240 aircraft over the next 20 years, accounting for 18% of the global total.
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India armed forces sign for 41 HAL Dhruvs
India’s army and navy have signed combined orders for 41 Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) Dhruv advanced light helicopters (ALH).
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Changi airport Terminal 4 to begin operations on 31 October
Changi Airport Group (CAG) has announced that operation's at Changi International airport's Terminal 4 (T4) will commence on 31 October.
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UTC confirms $30bn deal to buy Rockwell Collins
United Technologies (UTC) has confirmed that it has reached a deal to acquire Rockwell Collins in a $30 billion cash and shares transaction that will cement its place as one of the world’s largest aerospace suppliers.