All articles by Alfred Chua – Page 116
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NewsCebu Pacific becomes latest IATA member
Philippines low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has joined IATA, becoming the second carrier from the country to be part of the trade association. Cebu Pacific says IATA membership will help it “gain access to expertise and learnings” about best practices and innovation. Source: Cebu Pacific Conrad Clifford (left), IATA ...
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NewsChina Southern joint venture deepens British Airways relationship
China Southern Airlines has taken its partnership with British Airways up a notch, entering into a joint venture agreement with the Oneworld alliance member.
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NewsAirport authority impounds seven Hong Kong Airlines aircraft
The Airport Authority of Hong Kong has seized seven Hong Kong Airlines (HKA) aircraft sitting idle, in a move to “protect financial interests”. In a statement, the authority states that it acted under the territory’s Airport Authority Ordinance to “detain” the aircraft. It adds that the seven aircraft “have not ...
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NewsAirAsia Japan appoints new head
The AirAsia Group has appointed Jun Aida to head its Japanese operations. Effective 1 January, Aida relinquishes his role as the carrier’s senior advisor, and takes on the mantel as representative director and chief operating officer of the Japanese low-cost carrier. Source: AirAsia Jun Aida has been ...
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NewsSpiceJet grounds three IAI-converted freighters
India’s SpiceJet has grounded three Boeing 737 freighters converted by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) over concerns of potential defects. The carrier states in a stock exchange disclosure that it has done so on the advice of IAI, which has recently advised operators of its converted freighters, of which 47 were ...
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NewsGE Aviation clinches US Army T700 engine contract
GE Aviation has been awarded an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract — worth more than $1 billion — by the United States Army for the production of T700 turboshaft engines. The contract, which will last through 2024, will cover as many as 1,700 engines, if completely exercised, GE Aviation ...
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NewsQantas A330 suffers hydraulic fluid leak
A Qantas Airbus A330-200 returned to Sydney shortly after it took off, after one of the three hydraulic systems on board suffered a leak. The airline says in a statement that it is now cooperating with the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) in investigations into the incident, which left at ...
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NewsMalaysia merges civil aviation regulators amid outcry
The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) will be dissolved, and its roles merged into that of the country’s civil aviation authorities. The Malaysian cabinet approved of the move on 11 December, according to media reports, setting in motion a series of legislative changes that will ultimately see MAVCOM subsumed into the ...
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NewsSafran picks SIAEC for Leap engine maintenance
Safran Aircraft Engines and SIA Engineering (SIAEC) have signed a maintenance services agreement that will see the latter provide engine maintenance services for CFM Leap engines. The 10-year agreement will cover engine quick-turn and modification embodiment services for the Leap-1A and Leap-1B engine variants. CFM is a joint venture between ...
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In depthChina raises concerns over Max design changes; reiterates criteria for service return
A key global regulator appears to have reservations about Boeing’s updates to the 737 Max.
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NewsAirAsia ground handling unit opens KL air cargo hub
The AirAsia and SATS’ ground handling joint venture, Ground Team Red (GTR), is looking to open new cargo handling facilities in at least three other cities across Malaysia. GTR has picked Penang, Kota Kinabalu, as well as Sandakan as locations for new facilities, as it looks to grow its cargo ...
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NewsJetstar crew in double go-around failed to comply with standard procedures: ATSB
Crew did not deploy landing gear during second landing attempt, forcing another go-around
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NewsVolocopter gets key EASA approval
Urban air mobility company Volocopter has received a Design Organisation Approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), as it makes progress towards certification and commercial deployment.
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NewsHong Kong Airlines vows change after spared shutdown
Hong Kong Airlines (HKA) has vowed to get its finances back in shape and “drive consolidation” within the company, after it escaped further sanction from the territory’s authorities.
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NewsEmirates signs for 777X simulators from CAE
Emirates has ordered two Boeing 777X full-flight simulators from flight training provider CAE, with the first expected to arrive in 2021.
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NewsAir Astana completes first A320neo C-check
Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, Air Astana, has completed the first heavy maintenance for its Airbus A320neo aircraft at its Almaty base.
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SIA Cargo 747 freighter involved in engine pod strike
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating an engine pod strike involving a Singapore Airlines Cargo freighter that occurred on the evening of 28 November.
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NewsAmeco unveils A319CJ cabin mock-up
Chinese MRO firm Ameco has unveiled a full-scale cabin interior mock-up of the Airbus A319 corporate jet, its first for the variant.
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HK authorities close in on troubled Hong Kong Airlines
Hong Kong Airlines (HKA) faces the prospect of being wound up by 7 December, if it fails to turn its troubled financial situation around.