All Asia Pacific articles – Page 576
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Skymark shares leap on AirAsia buyout report
The shares of Skymark Airlines have soared 28% on the Tokyo stock exchange following media reports of a possible acquisition by AirAsia.
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NewsEurocontrol reveals extent of industrial action disruption in 2013
European air traffic control industrial action “proved to be even more disruptive in 2013 than 2012”, according to Eurocontrol’s just-published Network Manager report for 2013.
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NewsAustralia considering more C-17s, KC-30 tankers
Australian defence minister Senator David Johnston has hinted that his government is considering acquiring additional Airbus Defence & Space KC-30/A330 multirole tanker transports (MRTTs) and Boeing C-17 strategic transports as part of a Defence White Paper currently in development
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CASB issues Challenger emergency airworthiness directive
Following three in-service reports of Bombardier Challeger 604s suffering fractured fastener heads on the inboard flap hinge-box, the Canadian Aviation Safety Board (CASB) has issued an emergency airworthiness directive requiring the re-fitting of incorrectly fitted fasteners. The fasteners were the correct ones, but they were incorrectly orientated during fitting.
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Cambodia Angkor Air signs pilot training agreement
Cambodia Angkor Air (CAA) has signed a commercial pilot training agreement with Viet Flight Training (VFT).
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Singapore taps Honeywell for CH-47SD health monitoring
The Singapore air force has tapped Honeywell’s health and usage monitoring system (HUMS) for its Boeing CH-47SD Chinook helicopter fleet.
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NewsICAO winds up preliminary conflict zones meeting
An International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) task force convened following the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 has completed its first round of deliberations.
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NewsFlight Safety chief to head conflict zone task force
The International Civil Aviation Organization's task force on risks to civil aviation in conflict zones is to be led by David McMillan, chairman of the Flight Safety Foundation.
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NewsJet Airways pilots suspended after uncontrolled descent
Two Jet Airways pilots have been suspended by India’s directorate general of civil aviation (DGCA) over an uncontrolled descent incident while in Turkish airspace on 8 August.
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Brazilian presidential candidate dies in business jet crash
A Cessna Citation 560XL XLS+ has crashed into buildings during an approach to Santos airport, Brazil, in rain and mist, killing both crew and all the five passengers.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Fleet Watch - Orders for July 2014
The Farnborough air show took place in July 2014 and as expected, a large amount of commercial aircraft orders were announced. Net orders came in at 819 during the month where 869 new orders were offset by 50 cancellations, while another six swaps occurred.
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OpinionOPINION: How Putin's actions will harm Russian industry
Just over one year ago, Russia’s resurgent aerospace industry dominated the flying display at the Paris air show, ably covering for the low-profile showing by the unusually cash-strapped US armed forces. Highlights included the Sukhoi Su-35 fighter and Kamov Ka-52 attack helicopter, along with the Superjet regional airliner and Irkut’s ...
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Finnair hopes for cargo lift from new A350s
Finnair aims to capitalise on the additional belly cargo capacity of its new Airbus A350s, of which it will start taking delivery in the second half of next year.
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China Airlines to set up new MRO firm
China Airlines has disclosed plans to set up a new MRO firm focusing on the maintenance of new generation aircraft, such as the Airbus A350.
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NewsFinnair details initial A350 routes
Airbus A350 XWB European launch customer Finnair will initially deploy its new aircraft on routes to Shanghai, Bangkok and Beijing when it enters service with the Oneworld carrier in the second half of next year.
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HAL looks to increase domestic content in Tejas
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) hopes to increase the number of locally-produced line replacement units (LRU) in its Tejas Light Combat Aircraft.
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PICTURES: KAI to develop medevac variant of Surion
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) will develop a medical evacuation variant of the Surion helicopter for the South Korean military.
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Japan to acquire two 777-300ERs for VIP role
The Japanese government plans to obtain two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to replace a pair of 747-400s used for the VIP transport mission.
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SIA confirms A380s to Auckland from October
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will upgauge seven weekly services from Singapore to Auckland from 27 October with Airbus A380s.
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Tigerair MRO better than expected: BAE Systems Australia
BAE Systems Australia’s MRO contract with Tigerair Australia is performing ahead of expectations, but the company is taking a measured approach to managing its growth.