All articles by Alfred Chua – Page 116
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FAA prohibits US carriers from flying over Iranian airspace
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an emergency order prohibiting US carriers from flying in the overwater area of Iranian-controlled airspace until further notice.
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Flights cancelled as EVA Air cabin crew strike
EVA Air cabin crew have gone on strike over pay and working conditions after the latest round of negotiations with airline management reached an impasse.
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Chinese carriers seek rights to fly new routes to Japan, Korea
Air China, Juneyao Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines are among five airlines have filed applications with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) to start new routes to six points in Japan.
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Hainan launches Xian-Osaka Kansai
Hainan Airlines will begin operating thrice-weekly flights between Xian and Osaka Kansai on 1 July.
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First SIA A380 retrofit completed
Airbus and SIA Engineering have completed the first of 14 A380 cabin retrofits for Singapore Airlines.
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EVA Air to raise Tokyo Narita frequency
EVA Air will introduce a third-daily frequency on the Taipei Taoyuan-Tokyo Narita route from 20 July.
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ST Engineering and Air NZ trial drones for aircraft inspections
ST Engineering Aerospace arm has teamed up with Air New Zealand to use its unmanned drone system for aircraft inspection trials.
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MAVCOM awards AirAsia new Indonesia traffic rights
AirAsia was granted new traffic rights into Indonesia by the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM), with flights into eastern parts of Indonesia.
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Hainan to dispose of aging 737s, A319s
Hainan Airlines Holding Co. will move eight Boeing 737-800s and four Airbus A319s to a holding company based in Hong Kong.
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KAI to supply wings for Gulfstream G280
Korea Aerospace Industries will supply the wings of the Gulfstream G280 business jet for the first time, after it inked a deal with Israel Aerospace Industries for a period of about 11 years.
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ANALYSIS: Charting the MRJ’s highs and lows
Mitsubishi’s impending announcement at next week's Paris air show, that it will acquire the CRJ programme from Bombardier, could provide a shot in the arm for its own regional jet programme, the MRJ.
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Hong Kong Airlines to transfer rights for two A350s to Hainan
Hong Kong Airlines (HKA) will transfer purchase rights of two Airbus A350-900s to sister company Hainan Airlines for free, as the latter moves to ramp up capacity and growth.
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EVA cabin crew threaten strike
EVA Air cabin crew have threatened to go on strike over working conditions, after a flight attendants' union voted overwhelmingly in favour taking strike action.
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Cathay rapped for ‘lax attitude’ towards data security
Hong Kong’s data watchdog has rapped Cathay Pacific’s “lax attitude” towards data governance in a report on a 2018 data breach that compromised the personal details of almost 10 million passengers.
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ST Engineering seals joint venture with Vietnam Airlines' MRO arm
ST Engineering's aerospace arm and Vietnam Airlines Engineering (VAECO) have incorporated a joint venture company which will provide MRO services to the Vietnamese flag carrier and meet growing regional demand.
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Chinese carriers seek rights to Europe, North Asia
Five Chinese carriers have filed applications with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), seeking rights to operate new routes to European cities and points in North Asia.
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CAAC boosts traffic rights from six countries
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has been awarded rights by Chinese regulators to fly two routes into China, paving the way for its first flights between Bangladesh and China.
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PICTURE: MA700 gears up for static tests
AVIC has finished construction of large fuselage parts for its MA700 turboprop programme, paving the way for static testing.
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'Flying-V' concept receives funding boost from KLM
KLM has signed an agreement to support the development of a 'Flying V' blended wing concept that promises up to 20% better fuel efficiency compared to an Airbus A350.
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Thai Smile to be Star Alliance connecting partner
Thai Airways subsidiary Thai Smile will become Star Alliance’s second connecting partner by the end of the year, joining Shanghai-based Juneyao Airlines.