All Asia Pacific articles – Page 463
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PICTURE: Indonesian 737 freighter in Papua runway excursion
A Boeing 737-300 Freighter operated by Tri MG Airlines suffered a runway excursion at Wamena on 18 July.
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Water heater soldering issue led to smoke on TransAsia A320
A soldering issue on a circuit board in a water heater led to smoke incident aboard a TransAsia Airways Airbus A320 on 24 July 2016.
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KAI reels under prosecution raids
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is reeling following raids by state prosecutors of its offices and those of key suppliers.
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Garuda launches Makassar-Raha service
Garuda Indonesia launched a thrice-weekly Makassar-Raha service on 17 July.
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Tianjin Airlines makes push into Australia, Russia
Tianjin Airlines has applied to launch services into Australia and Russia.
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GST change adds to IndiGo's A320neo engine woes
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has grounded seven of its Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-powered Airbus A320neos, with reports suggesting that a tax change is delaying replacement powerplants.
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AAPA highlights government role in infrastructure planning
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines has highlighted the important role of governments in ensuring that a country has sufficient aviation infrastructure to meet the expected passenger traffic growth.
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INTERVIEW: Lion's MRO arm plans aggressive expansion
From its base in a secluded area of Batam's Hang Nadim International airport, Lion Air Group's Batam Aero Technic is aiming to become one of Asia's leading MROs.
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US approves new systems for Australian Super Hornets
The US State Department has approved a potential electronics upgarde for Canberra's fleet of 24 Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter aircraft.
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Drone collision suspected after TB10 damaged
Australian investigators are examining a Socata TB10 light aircraft to establish whether it struck an unmanned aerial vehicle during approach to Parafield airport in northern Adelaide.
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US, Australia conclude secretive hypersonic flight series
The United States and Australia have concluded a series of hypersonic test flights at the Woomera test range in South Australia.
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Thailand orders eight additional T-50TH trainers
Updated: Corrected to reflect that while cabinet has confirmed acquisition, formal contract signing has yet to occur.
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Lion Group MRO arm gains FAA certification for 737 repairs
Lion Air Group's MRO unit, Batam Aero Technic (BAT), has been certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration as a Part 145 repair station for the Boeing 737.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: IndiGo plans long-haul play with Air India acquisition
Air India could cease to exist in the near future should the Indian government go through with plans to privatise the loss-making carrier. So far, low-cost carrier IndiGo has been the most vocal about its interest in Air India.
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Leslie Thng appointed as new Vistara chief
Leslie Thng will succeed Yeoh Phee Teik as the chief executive of Vistara in October.
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Intrepid to repay $120m notes after closing A330s financing
Intrepid Aviation is set to repay its $120 million 8.25% senior unsecured notes after securing a portfolio financing on three Airbus A330-300s leased to Turkish Airlines.
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Virgin Australia seeks Samoa rights
Virgin Australia has signaled that it will mount its own services to Samoa following the end of its Virgin Samoa joint venture with the Samoan government in November.
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Fiji Airways to help launch new Samoan carrier
Fiji Airways has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Samoan government that is expected to lead to the launch of a carrier to replace Virgin Samoa later this year.
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GippsAero GA10 gains CASA, FAA certification
Mahindra Aerospace's Australian GippsAero unit has received certification for its GA10 aircraft from both Australian and US regulators.