All Asia Pacific articles – Page 55
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NewsCathay picks A330neo as future mid-sized widebody in 30-aircraft deal
Cathay Pacific has selected the Airbus A330-900 as its new mid-sized widebody replacement, after placing a firm order for 30 new aircraft with rights for another 30.
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NewsScoot to grow regional network as more E2s enter fleet
Scoot will take delivery of its third and fourth Embraer E190-E2 in September and October, as it adds two destinations to its Southeast Asian network.
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NewsSupply chain woes ‘significant’, but Singapore-based carriers remain ‘poised for growth’: consultancy
A new report from Alton Aviation Consultancy on the Singapore aviation sector has warned that supply chain issues – including a shortage of jets – are likely to persist into the medium term, even as the country’s airlines remain “poised for growth”.
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NewsIndiGo reveals new business class product with Recaro as seat supplier
IndiGo has officially unveiled its new business-class product, picking Recaro as its supplier for the new seats that will be found on new Airbus A321neos.
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NewsRoyal Air Maroc revisits Beijing route after pandemic wrecked previous launch
Oneworld alliance carrier Royal Air Maroc is restarting a service to Beijing after the pandemic forced it to abandon the route just weeks after a previous launch attempt. Royal Air Maroc opened the connection in January 2020 but withdrew after a few weeks as the outbreak of Covid-19 started disrupting ...
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NewsBearing seizure likely caused nose-wheel loss on Taipei-bound Scoot 787
Investigators have pointed to a seizure in the inboard bearing of a Scoot Boeing 787-9’s nose gear as a likely reason for detachment of its left-hand nose wheel.
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NewsNorse claims first Norway-Australia nonstop with chartered 787-9 flight to Darwin
Norse Atlantic Airways has conducted a service between Oslo Gardermoen and Darwin, claiming the first nonstop flight between Norway and Australia. The long-haul budget carrier operated the charter flight with a Boeing 787-9 (LN-FNB) – powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines – which took off at about 06:50 on 3 ...
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NewsMode confusion led to sharp descent of Alliance E190
An Embraer E190 operated by Alliance Airways sustained a sharp descent close to terrain owing to the crew’s mode confusion.
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NewsAirbus, Thai Aerospace to explore MRO for government aircraft
Airbus and Thai Aerospace Industries have entered a memorandum of understanding related to local MRO support for the Thai government fleet.
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NewsAustralia to boost competitiveness in Sydney airport slot reform
The Australian government will introduce new legislation to boost competitiveness at Sydney airport, including freeing up more take-off and landing slots and easing barriers for new operators.
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NewsAirAsia X now targets year-end completion of AirAsia Aviation acquisition
AirAsia X is aiming to complete the acquisition of sister company AirAsia Aviation by December, as both companies eye a “new era” following its completion.
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Airline BusinessYields hold strong for Japanese majors as uneven recovery continues
While its peers around the region warn of declining yields, Japan’s two largest carriers appear to buck the trend with yields holding strong – even on their domestic networks.
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NewsMQ-20 Avenger to serve in autonomous aggressor role
The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-20 Avenger unmanned air vehicle has been tapped to perform autonomous “red air” training missions against fighter aircraft.
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NewsRAAF takes delivery of first MQ-4C Triton at Tindal base
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has taken delivery of its first Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton unmanned air vehicle during a ceremony at RAAF Tindal, where the long-range surveillance asset will be based.
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NewsJapanese majors’ first-quarter profit down as rising costs bite
Japan’s two largest carriers reported a drop in profit for the April-June quarter, despite seeing an increase in revenues.
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NewsSIA sees Q1 profit shrink on lower yields, higher fuel costs
Singapore Airlines Group reported a drop in its first-quarter operating profit – its first decline recorded post-pandemic – as it was impacted by falling yields and a rise in fuel costs.
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Airline BusinessWhy Rex’s attempt to take on Australia’s jet duopoly ended in failure
Rex’s short-lived foray into mainline operations fails to gain altitude after regional carrier files for voluntary administration. Where did it go wrong?
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NewsDefence orders boost KAI’s profits, revenue
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) enjoyed a strong second quarter on the back of government orders for key aircraft programmes.
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NewsRex enters administration as it grounds 737 operations
Struggling Australian carrier Regional Express (Rex) has entered administration and confirmed the grounding of its Boeing 737 operations.
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NewsKF-21 could join battle for new Philippine fighter
The Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter looks poised to join a long-running competition in the Philippines.