All articles by Alfred Chua – Page 40
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Japan reopening positive, but China still ‘elephant in the room’: IATA regional head
IATA has revised traffic recovery estimates for the Asia-Pacific, helped by Japan’s decision to finally reopen its international borders.
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First 737 Max flies in Chinese airspace since 2019 grounding
A Boeing 737 Max has flown in Chinese airspace for the first time in more than three years, amid uncertainty over the type’s return to service among the country’s carriers
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Japan start-up Toki Air takes delivery of first ATR 72
Japanese start-up Toki Air has taken delivery of its first aircraft, an ATR 72-600 which it has leased from Nordic Aviation Capital.
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Garuda eyes ‘promising’ year-end as airline swings to profitability
Garuda Indonesia expects strong passenger travel demand through the year-end, as it works through restructuring and fleet rationalisation.
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Pilot union warns Cathay ‘unprepared’ for recovery amid ‘unprecedented’ staffing shortage
A Cathay Pacific pilot union has urged the carrier to “return to market driven employment terms” in order to retain and re-enlist pilots who have left, amid allegations that the airline “stands unprepared” to fully recover operations as the city’s travel restrictions begin to ease.
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P&W begins flight testing of more efficient PW1100G turbofan on A320neo
Airbus and Pratt & Whitney have started development flight testing of a more efficient PW1100G geared turbofan – known as the GTF Advantage engine – on an A320neo aircraft.
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Singapore’s Changi Airport flights to exceed 80% 2019 levels by year-end
Singapore’s Changi Airport expects to recover more than 80% of flights by the end of the year, with demand set to spike even once North Asian countries like Japan reopen borders.
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Beyond C919 certification euphoria, Comac confronts sobering realities
Getting its C919 certificated is only the start of a potentially long journey for Chinese airframer Comac, as it will have to scale up production and grow orders amid simmering geopolitical tensions.
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US FAA restores Malaysia's safety standard rating to Category 1
The US Federal Aviation Administration has reinstated Malaysia’s safety standard rating to Category 1, nearly three years after Malaysia was downgraded to a Category 2 rating.
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China certificates C919 amid little media fanfare
Chinese civil aviation regulators appear to have certificated Comac’s C919 narrowbody jet, a significant milestone which paves the way for a possible service entry by year-end.
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National Jet Express to grow Q400 fleet as Rex completes takeover
Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) has completed the purchase of charter operator and compatriot National Jet Express (NJE), as it signalled “bold plans” for the new unit, including to grow the latter’s turboprop fleet.
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Bullish about recovery, Starlux debuts on Taiwan’s stock market
Starlux Airlines has listed on the Taiwanese stock exchange, as the airline eyes expansion opportunities with a travel recovery in full swing.
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Singapore inks sustainable aviation pacts with USA, UK
Singapore has signed a sustainability-focused cooperation agreement with the US transport department, as it also expands an existing open skies agreement with the UK to include environmental protection.
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Asia-Pacific MROs bullish on recovery, though supply chain woes loom large
While recovery continues apace, Asia-Pacific MRO providers are warning that supply chain issues – a pre-existing challenge made worst by the pandemic – are among near-term hurdles.
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Hong Kong Airlines eyes restructuring over HK$49 billion in debts
Hong Kong Airlines (HKA) has disclosed plans to file for debt restructuring in the Hong Kong and UK courts, in a move that will see the airline cut its fleet by more than half.
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AAPA to hold first full meeting since 2018 in Bangkok
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) will be organising its annual meeting of presidents in Bangkok in November, the first time since 2018 that the group will meet in-person.
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Cebu Pacific inks SAF supply deal from 2026
Low-cost operator Cebu Pacific has signed a five-year agreement with Shell for the supply of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), as it prepares to launch its first passenger flight powered by SAF.
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AirAsia India ups domestic market share as Vistara retains second place
Indian low-cost operator AirAsia India grew its market share in August, while compatriot and sister carrier Vistara remained the country’s second largest domestic carrier for the second month running.
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Jetstar appoints ex-Qantas customer chief as new CEO
Australia’s Qantas Group has appointed Stephanie Tully to helm low-cost unit Jetstar, as part of a leadership reshuffle following the resignation of outgoing Jetstar chief Gareth Evans.
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Panel issues 15 recommendations for Singapore to decarbonise air transport sector
A 20-member international advisory panel has submitted a list of recommendations to the Singapore government on decarbonising the aviation sector and building up a sustainable air hub.