All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 89
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NewsCebu Pacific takes delivery of high-density A330neo
Cebu Pacific has taken delivery of its first A330neo, with the carrier emphasising the environmental credentials of the aircraft.
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NewsGaruda, SIA look to beef-up codeshare cooperation
Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore broader partnership opportunities, namely additional codeshares.
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NewsSingapore broadens vaccinated travel scheme to six more countries
Singapore has added six additional countries to its Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) scheme, taking the total number of VTL countries from 27.
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NewsCanberra drops plan to build Antarctica’s first paved runway
Australia has axed a plan to build a 2,700m (8,858ft) concrete runway near its Davis Research Station on the coast of Antarctica.
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NewsPZL Mielec to supply key aerostructures for F-16 programme
Lockheed Martin’s PZL Mielec unit has been tapped to build components and assemblies for the F-16 Block 70/72 programme.
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NewsAsia-Pacific air traffic remained sharply down in October: AAPA
Airlines in the Asia-Pacific had another tough month in October, with the recent easing of border restrictions in the region yet to be felt, according to the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA).
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NewsBoeing to furnish US Army Special Forces with six more MH-47G Block IIs
Boeing has received a $247 million contract to build six additional MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters for the US Army Special Operations Command.
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NewsAirbus, Singapore’s Kelley Aerospace in legal tussle
Airbus and Singapore-based Kelley Aerospace are involved in a legal dispute.
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NewsChinese operator Qingdao receives pair of Mi-171s with new engines
A Chinese operator has taken delivery of the first two Mil Mi-171s powered with Klimov VK-2500-3 engines.
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NewsAirAsia X narrows operating losses in quarter to 30 September
Long-haul, low-cost carrier AirAsia X has reported an operating loss of MYR82.5 million ($19.6 million) for the first quarter of its 2022 financial year.
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NewsSpiceJet restarts 737 Max operations in India
SpiceJet has recommenced operations with its Boeing 737 Max 8s, with the type returning to India’s skies for the first time since it was grounded in early 2019.
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NewsBamboo eyes local, NYC listings: Vietravel Airlines gets cash boost
Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways is eyeing stock market listings in both Vietnam and the USA, as tourism company Vietravel reportedly tops up its investment in Vietravel Airlines.
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NewsVolocopter in pact with Korean mobility firm following flight demonstrations
Volocopter has joined up with a South Korean firm to explore the feasibility of urban air mobility (UAM) in South Korea, following successful flights over Seoul’s two airports.
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NewsRAAF F-35A fleet hits 44 aircraft after three jets transit from USA
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35As has reached 44 examples, following the arrival of three new aircraft from the USA.
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NewsBangladeshi police order two Mi-171A2s
Russian Helicopters has secured an order for two Mil Mi-171A2 rotorcraft from Bangladesh’s police department.
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NewsIndian air force takes first LCH; production contract yet to emerge
India’s air force has received its first Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), in a ceremony to mark India’s 75th year of independence.
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NewsQantas operates first international flight after border reopening
Qantas has operated its first scheduled international flight since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, as other signs of reopening emerge in the Asia-Pacific.
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Airline BusinessCargo party keeps rocking for Asia-Pacific airlines
Cargo has proven a key lifeline to major airlines in the Asia-Pacific, with several carriers reporting record cargo performances amid continued weakness in passenger markets.
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NewsTaiwan commissions first batch of upgraded F-16Vs
Taiwan has commissioned its first batch of upgraded Lockheed Martin F-16V fighters, as it continues to upgrade the balance of its fleet.
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NewsIndonesia orders two A400Ms; seals long awaited deal
Indonesia has placed an order for two Airbus Defence & Space A400M tactical transports, with the potential to obtain four additional examples.