All articles by Siva Govindasamy – Page 5
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Chinese aviation consultancies spring up in business jet boom
More companies are setting up consultancies in Asia to provide comprehensive help for potential new owners of business aircraft.
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NewsABACE: Embraer and Harbin Legacy manufacturing venture still awaiting China approval
Embraer is still waiting for the Chinese government to approve plans to build Legacy 600 and 650 business jets at its former ERJ-145 facility in Harbin.
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NewsAVIC plans to develop business jet family as demand hots up
China's national aircraft manufacturer plans to produce an entire family of business jets in the country...
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ABACE: Lufthansa Technik evaluates Asia-based completion centre
Lufthansa Technik could establish a completions centre in Asia to get more business in the region.
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NewsIndigenous Indian regional aircraft programme in limbo
Plans for the development of an indigenous Indian regional aircraft remain in limbo as the government hopes to invite international, as well as national, companies to participate in the scheme on both industrial and financial levels.
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NewsIndia's Air Works to form aircraft management operation with established Western provider
Maintenance, repair and overhaul company Air Works is in talks with a "well-known" western business aircraft management firm to establish a joint venture in India.
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NewsAir Works targets VIP completion business
Maintenance, repair and overhaul provider Air Works is moving into the VIP aircraft cabin refurbishment business.
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NewsIndian Rotorcraft breaks ground on Hyderabad facility
Indian Rotorcraft, a joint venture between AgustaWestland and Tata Sons, has broken ground on a new helicopter manufacturing facility next to Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International airport, where the companies will assemble, customise and flight-test helicopters, starting with the eight-seat AW119KE light helicopter
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Indigenous Indian regional aircraft programme in limbo
Plans for the development of an indigenous Indian regional aircraft remain in limbo, with the government hoping to invite both national and international...
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NewsLegacy 650 gains Indian certification
Embraer has received type certification from the Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for its Legacy 650 business jet, allowing its customers to register and operate the aircraft in the country.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Kingfisher loses fizz amid hard times for Indian airlines
When Kingfisher Airlines began operations in 2005, owner Vijay Mallya borrowed the tagline from his alcoholic drinks business and promised his passengers a good time in the skies. The fizz has certainly gone out of the full-service carrier - and the Indian airline industry - since.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Indonesian airlines fly high
Flurry of aircraft orders underlines growth potential for airlines in Southeast Asia's fastest growing market.
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NewsSINGAPORE: Jackie Chan's jet debuts at show
There was a touch of glamour at the Singapore air show with the presence of movie star Jackie Chan's brand new Embraer Legacy 650 business jet.
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NewsGaruda places firm order for 18 CRJ1000s
Garuda Indonesia has placed an order for 18 Bombardier CRJ1000s, with options for another 18 of the regional jets. The firm order includes six aircraft...
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NewsJAL orders 10 Boeing 787-9s, converts 10 787-8s
Japan Airlines has ordered 10 Boeing 787-9s and converted orders for 10 787-8s into the -9 model.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Narrowbodies make mark in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia has become an increasingly lucrative market for narrowbody aircraft, with the growth of low-cost travel and relaxation of regulations helping to drive orders throughout the region - and fuelling fears of overcapacity.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Singapore show stays upbeat despite global economy
Despite uncertainty in the global economy, organisers of the third Singapore Airshow, to take place on 14-19 February at the Changi Exhibition Centre, are confident the event remains important to the Asia-Pacific aerospace industry.
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Japan's Skymark orders six A330-300s
Japan's Skymark Airlines has ordered six Airbus A330-300s that it will introduced into service from 2014.
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Jetstar Japan to launch six months ahead of schedule
Jetstar Japan will begin services on 3 July, six months ahead of schedule. The airline, which is a joint venture between Japan Airlines, Australia's...
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Qantas CEO pushes back against proposed legislative changes
Qantas Airways may be forced to sell its subsidiary Jetstar, reduce services to Australia's secondary cities and cut jobs if a proposed legislation that...