All Asia Pacific articles – Page 7
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AnalysisUS Air Force strategy ‘likely to fail’ in Taiwan conflict, new report warns
Academic study concludes US Air Force approach to airpower in East Asia during major war against China would likely fail, with Chinese missiles capable of targeting regional facilities used by American forces.
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NewsShinMaywa tests unmanned amphibian for oceanic research missions
Japanese manufacturer ShinMaywa has conducted test flights with its XU-M II unmanned aircraft as part of development work on a future unmanned amphibian designed for oceanic research missions.
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In depthKAI advances KF-21 export drive as fighter nears service entry
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is pursuing its first international sale of the KF-21 Boramae fighter while advancing development of a single-seat FA-50 variant and exploring an ambitious tactical transport project.
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NewsAir New Zealand expects first loss in four years
Air New Zealand expects to report a pre-tax loss in the six months ending 31 December, amid “ongoing softness” in travel demand and other challenges.
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NewsTaiwan F-16 Block 70 deliveries slip into 2027
Deliveries of 66 Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 fighters for Taiwan have been delayed again, with the aircraft now unlikely to arrive before late 2026 and possibly extending into 2027.
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NewsSkyTeam partners complete WestJet stake acquisition
SkyTeam members Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Korean Air have completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in Canadian operator WestJet.
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In depthKorean Air outlines progress on LOWUS collaborative combat aircraft
Korean Air has delivered the first LOWUS collaborative combat aircraft to South Korea’s defence agency for ground testing, with a maiden flight scheduled for 2026 and operational service potentially beginning in 2032.
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NewsSouth Korea eyes six additional maritime patrol aircraft
South Korea has an early-stage requirement for six additional maritime patrol aircraft, which could see the Boeing P-8A vying with conceptual types from Embraer and Korea Aerospace Industries.
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NewsKAI tests autonomous aerial platform with AI pilot system
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has successfully flight-tested its turbojet-powered Adaptable Aerial Platform using an autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) pilot system, demonstrating threat avoidance and target engagement capabilities.
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NewsCathay, Airbus to invest $70 million to identify, fund projects for SAF ramp-up
Cathay Pacific and Airbus have signed an agreement to jointly invest up to $70 million in a series of projects to ramp up the development and production of sustainable aviation fuels.
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NewsUS aviation business investor Air T seeks to acquire Australian regional carrier Rex
Investors within a US-based group spanning a number of aviation businesses have indicated plans to acquire Australian operator Regional Express Holdings, which entered administration last year. The investors are part of a US firm known as Air T, which has more than 15 independently-operating businesses across the commercial aircraft, engines, ...
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NewsEmbraer, South Korea broaden defence relationship in wake of C-390 deal
Brazilian airframer Embraer and South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore expanded cooperation in the country’s defence market, building on Seoul’s C-390 transport order.
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NewsSouth Korea to receive Global 6500-based AEW&C aircraft by 2032
The Republic of Korea Air Force will receive four Bombardier Global 6500 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft between 2030 and 2032 under a $2.2 billion programme led by L3Harris, with Korean Air handling final assembly and maintenance.
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NewsTwo fatalities confirmed after patrol vehicle struck during Hong Kong 747 excursion
Hong Kong international airport’s operator has confirmed that two security personnel in a patrol vehicle did not survive after it was struck by a Boeing 747-400 freighter during a runway excursion.
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NewsAir China A321 diverts after lithium battery fire in overhead bin
Air China has confirmed that a in-flight fire in an Airbus A321 overhead luggage bin was caused by a lithium battery. The A321 had departed Hangzhou for Seoul as flight CA139 on 18 October, and was around 40min into the service when the incident occurred. Air China, through its official ...
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NewsUS Coast Guard expands V-BAT operations in Pacific following recent initial deployment
The US Coast Guard has operationally deployed a Shield AI V-BAT uncrewed aerial vehicle, marking a significant evolution of the service’s aviation capabilities as it enhances maritime drug interdiction operations in the Pacific.
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NewsIndian operator IndiGo firms commitment to extra A350s
Indian budget carrier IndiGo has finalised a commitment for 30 Airbus A350-900s, firming the tentative agreement unveiled in June. The decision doubles the number of A350s for the carrier to 60. Airbus says the enhanced order is part of a “strategic shift” for the Indian carrier – already a strong ...
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NewsAirAsia divestment set for December after regulatory exemption granted
Malaysia-headquartered Capital A is set to complete the sale of its aviation business to sister company AirAsia X by December.
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In depthAs Chinese carriers protest airspace ban, US operators urge broader restriction
Several Chinese carriers have formally lodged objections to a proposed ban on using Russian airspace for US services, while major US operators have – equally predictably – shown support for the measure, and urged an even broader response. The US Department of Transportation detailed its proposal on 9 October, sparking ...
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NewsIndonesia edges closer to acquiring 42 Chengdu J-10C fighters
Indonesia appears to be moving closer to acquiring 42 Chengdu J-10C fighters from China, with defence minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin telling journalists the aircraft “will fly in Jakarta soon”.