All Asia Pacific articles – Page 514
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ICAO adopts measures to reduce accident site uncertainty
ICAO has formally adopted measures aimed at improving the tracking of aircraft in distress and the chances of recovering flight-data recorder information.
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NewsRAAF KC-30 to begin P-8A refuelling trials in early 2017
The Royal Australian Air Force is preparing to add the Boeing P-8A Poseidon to the growing list of aircraft that can be refuelled by its Airbus KC-30A multirole tanker type.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: How airliners are retiring early despite high demand
Aircraft retirements have sharply declined since 2014 as airlines keep ageing equipment in service as a result of low fuel prices and strong passenger demand.
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Second MH370 report offers no new clues
Malaysia’s second interim report on the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on 8 March 2014 contains no new details about the aircraft’s mysterious disappearance.
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ROUTES: SriLankan Airlines keeps eye on breakeven target
SriLankan Airlines is focused on having its operations break even within the next two years, as it takes delivery of new aircraft and restructures its network.
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ROUTES: Nagoya airport mulls new terminal for LCCs
Nagoya Chubu Centrair International airport is evaluating whether to build a new terminal that would likely cater to the growth in low-cost traffic.
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ROUTES: Chongqing airport targets international growth
Chongqing Jianbei International airport is targeting to grow its international network, as construction of a third terminal and runway comes close to completion.
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ROUTES: Boracay keen on international flights with longer runway
Boracay airport has completed the extension of its runway, which will allow it to start welcoming international flights to the resort island.
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ANALYSIS: How new-technology-type introductions affect values
The introduction this year of the Airbus A320neo by early adopters like Lufthansa commences a technology transition programme in the single-aisle market that will see the current A320ceo family end production in a few years' time, followed by the Boeing 737NG a couple of years later as Seattle completes its ...
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Airbus touts its ‘Make In India’ credentials
The Airbus Group produced over $500 million worth of aero-structures, components, materials, and services in India during 2015.
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Mitsubishi Aircraft reshuffles organisation pending MRJ testing
Mitsubishi Aircraft has announced organisational and personnel changes as it readies for flight testing of its MRJ regional jet in the United States.
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GMF to conduct heavy checks on three AirAsia X A330s
AirAsia X has selected Indonesia' GMF AeroAsia to perform MRO work on three of its Airbus A330-300s.
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ROUTES: Philippines AirAsia targets profitability in 2016
Philippines AirAsia expects to report a profit in 2016, despite facing slots constraints and stiff competition in Manila.
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ROUTES: Infrastructure woes limit Asian airlines' growth
Airline executives speaking in a panel discussion at the Routes Asia Strategy Summit have highlighted Infrastructure constraints as one of the largest headaches for carriers in Asia.
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ROUTES: New government to decide on second Manila airport
The Philippine transport ministry says the location of a second airport in Manila will “soon” be made known, and the target is for the airport to be operational in the next 10 to 15 years.
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Jet Airways 737 suffers landing gear collapse in Mumbai
A Boeing 737-900 operated by Jet Airways suffered a main landing gear collapse after arriving at Mumbai International airport on the evening of 3 March.
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Tigerair Australia A320 in cabin fume incident
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating a cabin fume incident involving a Tigerair Australia Airbus A320 on 1 March.
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Airbus chief discusses China production strategy
Airbus will spare no effort to be the dominant player in China, with its president and CEO pledging a personal commitment to the manufacturer’ partnerships in the country.
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Air NZ MRO unit in ATR maintenance deal with Air Calédonie
Air New Zealand has signed an agreement to provide turboprop maintenance with Air Calédonie.
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PICTURE: Singapore Airlines takes delivery of its first A350-900
Singapore Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900, with the aircraft ferrying into Singapore Changi airport from Toulouse on 3 March.