All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 75
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NewsAirAsia X generates operating profit in third quarter
Malaysian long-haul low-cost carrier AirAsia X swung to an operating profit in its financial third quarter, with revenues climbing sharply from a year earlier.
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NewsANA, SIA joint venture still on the cards
Plans for a joint venture between All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Singapore Airlines are still in the offing over two years after they were first announced.
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NewsTara Twin Otter crash follows years of accidents
The crash of a Tara Air turboprop has become the third fatal incident involving the carrier since 2010.
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In depthTokyo scopes out UK, USA as wingman in F-2 replacement programme
Tokyo is still assessing its options for F-X Future Fighter development partnerships, but there are signs that it is leaning toward the United Kingdom for help with the programme.
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NewsCapital A aviation revenue surges in first quarter
The aviation business of Capital A – formerly AirAsia Group – has seen revenues nearly quadruple year on year in the first quarter of its 2022 financial year.
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NewsQantas outlines international resurgence as restrictions eased
The International recovery of Qantas Group continues to gather pace with strong demand driving the addition of more routes and frequencies.
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Airline BusinessIndiGo chief expects Indian market to stay ‘rational’ on fares
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo is not worried that new entrants into India’s domestic market will have a major impact on yields.
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NewsAustralia’s Bonza eyes flights from September
Australian low-cost startup Bonza is eyeing a September launch with three Boeing 737 Max 8s.
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NewsSIA sees plenty of recovery growth even without China
The Singapore Airlines Group feels it has plenty of room for recovery growth before the continued closure of the China market makes itself felt.
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NewsSIA tweaks 777-300ER plans to compensate for 777-9 delay
Singapore Airlines does not expect its growth plans to be greatly affected by delays with the Boeing 777-9 programme, while its 737-800s will serve until 2024-26.
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NewsThai carriers boost Q1 capacity but big operating losses persist
Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and Thai AirAsia parent Asia Aviation all posted operating losses in the first quarter, even though Covid-19 travel restrictions have started to fall away.
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NewsIndia conducts air-launched anti-ship missile tests
India has conducted a pair of recent tests highlighting its ability to attack surface vessels from the air.
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NewsAVIC AC313A conducts maiden sortie
AVIC has operated the maiden sortie of its 13t AC313A civil helicopter, which features significant design updates from the original AC313.
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NewsAsiana enjoys record Q1 operating profit amid cargo boom
Asiana Airlines swung to a record operating profit in the first quarter of 2022 as revenues jumped sharply on the back of a strong cargo market.
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NewsIntentional control input caused China Eastern 737-800 crash: report
US government sources have told the Wall Street Journal that the crash of a Boeing 737-800 operated by China Eastern Airlines was intentional.
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News787 production cuts weigh on MHI aerospace revenues
Production cuts for the Boeing 787 programme weighed on the aerostructures business of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) during its 2021 financial year.
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NewsRand report highlights shortcomings of Russian air power in Syria
A US Air Force-sponsored analysis of Russian air strikes in Syria presents a mixed review of Moscow’s air power capabilities.
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NewsTibet Airlines A319 in catastrophic runway excursion at Chongqing
A Tibet Airlines Airbus A319 has suffered major damage in a runway excursion at China’s Chongqing Jiangbei International airport.
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NewsBoeing highlights defence MRO in India
Boeing is beefing up local MRO work in India for military aircraft such as the C-17 strategic transport, P-8I Neptune anti-submarine warfare aircraft, and VIP aircraft.
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NewsSouth Korea to upgrade special ops UH/HH-60 helicopters
South Korea will conduct an upgrade programme for Sikorsky UH/HH-60 helicopters used for special operations by the country’s air force and army.