All Asia Pacific articles – Page 49
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NewsANA’s first 777 with emissions-reducing Aeroshark film enters service
All Nippon Airways has applied the low-drag AeroShark surface film on a single Boeing 777 freighter, becoming the second Asian operator to use the film on its aircraft.
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NewsCathay cancels multiple A350 flights after component failure spurs Trent XWB engine inspection
Cathay Pacific has cancelled multiple flights over the next couple of days in order to carry out engine inspections on its Airbus A350 fleet. The decision follows the in-flight return of an A350-1000 which had departed Hong Kong for Zurich on 2 September. Flight CX383 touched down at Hong Kong ...
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NewsChina Eastern to absorb low-cost unit OTT Airlines
China Eastern Airlines is to merge its OTT Airlines subsidiary into mainline operations, marking an end to the low-cost operator’s short-lived stint.
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NewsAustralia-US-UK security pact looks beyond submarines to aerospace
An advisory group to the trilateral security consortium between the USA, the UK, and Australia says the group is expanding its interests beyond an initial objective of delivering nuclear submarine technology to Canberra.
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NewsChina Southern leads way on profits among top Chinese carriers in first half
China Southern Airlines continues to lead the way among the country’s leading three operators after trebling its operating profit at the halfway point of the year, though all three carriers remain in the red at a net level amid mixed fortunes.
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NewsSpiceJet to furlough 150 cabin crew amid funding efforts
Under-pressure Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet is to furlough 150 cabin crew staff during the off-peak travel season as it continues to battle financial challenges.
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NewsSAFHAL Aravalli engines to power India’s future multi-role helicopters
Safran Helicopter Engines and Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) joint venture SAFHAL has been selected to develop and supply Aravalli engines to power two new medium-lift rotorcraft models for the Indian armed forces. Announced on 30 August, the move by HAL, which is responsible for the airframe, will provide engines to power ...
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Airline Business‘Getting the balance right’: Qantas walks the fine line of profitability and prestige
Never mind that Qantas’ full-year profit were nowhere near the record levels seen a year ago – the airline appears to be more focused on repairing and restoring its reputation.
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NewsVistara to operate under Air India from November
Indian carrier Vistara will operate as part of Air India from 11 November, following the long-anticipated merger between the two carriers.
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NewsAirAsia eyes significant network expansion as Q2 earnings improve
The AirAsia Aviation Group intends to launch 23 new routes across its five units in Southeast Asia by end-September, a significant expansion that comes amid an improvement in earnings.
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NewsNew Delhi clears SIA to own 25.1% of enlarged Air India
India’s government has cleared the way for Singapore Airlines to own a 25.1% stake of Air India following the Indian carrier’s pending merger with Vistara.
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NewsMalaysia Airlines details extent of delivery delays as capacity cuts hit 20%
Malaysia Airlines has cut about 20% of its network as it blames longer-than-expected maintenance time and delays in new aircraft deliveries for an ongoing operational meltdown.
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NewsMarshall, Tech Mahindra sign aerospace MoU agreement
India’s Tech Mahindra and Marshall of the UK have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly explore potential opportunities “across the aerospace and defence domains”.
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NewsMalaysia Airlines AOC validity cut short amid ongoing operational woes
Malaysian regulators have reportedly slashed the validity period of Malaysia Airlines’ air operator’s certificate (AOC), as the carrier battles an operational meltdown in recent weeks.
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NewsPhilippines aims to buy 40 new fighters
Manila is considering offers to obtain 40 new aircraft for its long-running multi-role fighter acquisition.
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NewsAirAsia X eyes full fleet reactivation by year-end and targets ‘unique markets’
Malaysia’s AirAsia X expects to fully reactivate its fleet of 18 Airbus A330s by the end of the year, clearing what it calls a “final hurdle” for network expansion.
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NewsStrong wet lease business lifts Alliance’s revenues
Growth in wet-lease operations boosted Australian carrier Alliance Aviation’s revenue and profits in the 2024 financial year.
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NewsQantas expects first A321XLR in April 2025
Qantas has confirmed it will receive its first Airbus A321XLR aircraft in April 2025, a delivery delay of a few months caused by ongoing supply chain issues.
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NewsPW1100G, Trent 1000 issues hit Air NZ profits
Air New Zealand says availability issues with Pratt & Whitney PW1100G and Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines negatively impacted its operational and financial performance in its 2024 financial year.
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NewsQantas full-year profit down 16% as yields moderate
Australia’s Qantas Group saw a decline in its full-year earnings, amid falling passenger yields and higher spending to improve its reputation.