All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 77
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NewsAustralian air travel on firm recovery path: competition watchdog
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) says that Australia’s air travel market is well on its way to recovering from the coronavirus pandemic, but that higher fuel prices are pushing up fares.
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NewsAir New Zealand creates chief sustainability officer role
Air New Zealand has appointed Kiri Hannifin as its first chief sustainability officer.
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NewsPLAAF J-16 conducts “very dangerous” intercept of RAAF P-8A
A Shenyang J-16 fighter of the Peoples’ Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has conducted a dangerous intercept of a Boeing P-8A Poseidon of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
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NewsANA earmarks two 787s for sustainability initiatives
Japan’s All Nippon Airways will a apply a new livery to a pair of Boeing 787s to highlight its sustainability efforts, and to also research ways to reduce the impact of flying on the environment.
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NewsRAAF to receive first MC-55A at end of 2023; IOC in 2024
Canberra aims to complete flight testing of its Gulfstream/L3Harris MC-55A Peregrine electronic warfare aircraft in mid-2023.
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Airline BusinessAsia-Pacific carriers still enjoy strong cargo market, but speedbumps ahead
Asia-Pacific airlines continue to enjoy a strong cargo market, but indicate that Russia’s war in Ukraine and China’s supply chain issues could start to slow momentum.
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NewsSwiss WorldCargo joins Cathay, Lufthansa Cargo tie-up
Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa Cargo have added Swiss WorldCargo to their joint air cargo business arrangement.
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NewsNew AG600 prototype conducts maiden sortie with higher MTOW
AVIC has conducted the maiden flight of a new variant of the AG600 Amphibian, with the aircraft now boasting a higher maximum take-off weight (MTOW).
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NewsAsia-Pacific passenger traffic rebounding, but cargo trend worrying: AAPA chief
The head of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) head says that international passenger traffic continues to rebound strongly, but that there are headwinds – especially for the air cargo market.
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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.