All Asia Pacific articles – Page 515

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Alliance Airlines considering switch to NZ AOC

2016-03-03T04:11:27Z

Australia’s Alliance Airlines could switch its aircraft onto a New Zealand air operator’s certificate owing to headaches in dealing with Australia’s air safety regulator.
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ISTAT: Lessors urge for bespoke aircraft valuations

2016-03-03T02:04:38Z

Aircraft appraisals should take more tailored approaches towards aircraft valuations, senior leasing executives suggested during a panel discussion at the ISTAT Americas conference in Phoenix on 1 March.
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A350 slot constraints pose challenge for Airbus in China

2016-03-03T00:30:07Z

The lack of early available delivery slots for the Airbus A350 is a major challenge for the manufacturer as it pitches the type to Chinese customers.
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Airbus: 'Very reliable' PW-powered A320neo by mid-2016

2016-03-02T07:59:10Z

Airbus plans to resolve issues with the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G powerplant by mid-2016, which will allow Qatar Airways to start taking delivery of its A320neos.
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ANALYSIS: Air NZ plays to its strengths as competition rises

2016-03-02T05:41:17Z

Air New Zealand’s record profits are under threat as Qantas and partners Emirates and American Airlines circle Middle Earth, but the carrier remains well positioned against any further onslaught from the three carriers.
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ISTAT: Rolls-Royce dedicates team to easing aircraft transitions

2016-03-02T03:21:34Z

Rolls-Royce is creating a new team of 10 people charged with facilitating transitions of aircraft with mature engines to other operators, having identified this as a priority for leasing customers.
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ISTAT: Lessor SMBC flags Korea's potential in aircraft financing

2016-03-02T03:10:23Z

SMBC Aviation Capital chief executive Peter Barrett has highlighted the potential offered by South Korean and Taiwanese capital as sources of aircraft finance.
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Mitsubishi X-2 performing well in taxi tests

2016-03-02T02:39:07Z

The Mitsubishi X-2 fighter technology demonstrator is performing well in taxi trials, and is on track for a first flight in the next few weeks.
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HELI-EXPO: Japan prefecture orders single Bell 412EPI

2016-03-02T02:18:05Z

Japan’s Aichi prefecture has signed a purchase agreement for a single Bell 412EPI that will serve in the fire fighting and disaster relief missions.
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HELI-EXPO: China property firm in LOI for 10 Bell 525s

2016-03-02T01:51:46Z

China’s Guangxi Diwang Group has signed a letter of intent for 10 Bell 525 relentless super-medium helicopters.
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CDB Leasing files for Hong Kong IPO

2016-03-01T01:23:38Z

China Development Bank Financial Leasing has filed its application for a proposed initial public offering on the Hong Kong bourse.
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ISTAT: Delta buys Malaysia Airlines 777

2016-02-29T21:02:52Z

Delta Air Lines has purchased a used Boeing 777-200ER from Malaysia Airlines.
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Air China to buy 12 A330-300s

2016-02-29T18:01:36Z

Air China has detailed the acquisition of a dozen A330-300s from Airbus, in a stock exchange statement.
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Asia-Pacific helicopter fleet grows 45% over last decade

2016-02-29T13:24:32Z

Asia-Pacific’s in-service helicopter fleet has grown by 45% since 2005, with a year-on-year growth rate averaging 3.6%, according to a special report produced by Flightglobal consultancy Ascend in conjunction with Rotorcraft Asia 2017. In contrast, the world’s largest helicopter market – North America – saw its fleet expand by 13.2% ...
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IndiGo to take delivery of 24 A320neos by end-March 2017

2016-02-29T07:29:56Z

IndiGo has firmed up the delivery timetable of its first Airbus A320neos, with plans to take 24 of the type between March 2016 and the end of March 2017.
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Rex Saab 340 in near-miss with glider

2016-02-29T02:23:57Z

Crew operating a Regional Express-operated Saab 340B were forced to take evasive action to avoid a glider while operating from Orange airport on 21 February.
Analysis
ANALYSIS: MRO steps into the Asian limelight

2016-02-29T00:04:00Z

The 2016 edition of the Singapore Airshow was light on aircraft orders, but this allowed the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sector to steal some of the limelight for a change.
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Rostec optimistic of new India Mi-17V-5 sale

2016-02-26T08:26:16Z

Russian state firm Rostec is in negotiations with India for the sale of 48 additional Mil Mi-17V-5 transport helicopters.
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Australia to replace Tigers in mid-2020s

2016-02-25T06:31:51Z

Australia will replace its fleet of 22 Airbus Helicopters Tiger armed reconnaissance rotorcraft in the mid-2020s with a mix of manned and unmanned assets.
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Australia defence whitepaper stresses fixed-wing ISR

2016-02-25T06:24:58Z

Australia’s 2016 defence whitepaper has shed light on the airpower capabilities Canberra plans to acquire over the next 15 years.