All Asia Pacific news – Page 108
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China sends fighter jets into Taiwan Strait amid heightened tensions
The flights of J-11s, J-16s and Su-30s come amid a series of large, live-fire drills being conducted by China in the region following an official US visit to Taiwan.
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Uzbekistan’s Qanot Sharq stepping up to A321neos
Uzbek carrier Qanot Sharq is to introduce a pair of Airbus A321neo jets through US lessor Air Lease. The twinjets are set to be delivered to the carrier in autumn this year, and will be drawn from Air Lease’s order backlog with Airbus. Qanot Sharq, whose name means ‘eastern wings’, ...
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Air China to raise CNY15 billion for 22 new aircraft
Air China will raise up to CNY15 billion ($2.2 billion) through a non-public share issuance, with the bulk of funds intended to fund the purchase of 22 new aircraft.
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Malaysia to acquire MALE UAV by 2025
Malaysia aims to acquire a medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) unmanned air vehicle (UAV) capability in 2025.
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Leidos to acquire Cobham Australia’s Special Mission business
US firm Leidos has announced the acquisition of Cobham’s Special Mission business in Australia.
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Garuda removes CRJ1000s, sole 737 Max from fleet
Garuda Indonesia is to return its Bombardier CRJ1000s to lessors, as part of a fleet rationalisation strategy that will see the carrier operate between 60 and 70 aircraft by year-end – lower than earlier estimates.
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Top US official’s flight to Taipei sets flight tracking record
More than 700,000 people tracked the aircraft of California Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, who is third in-line for the US presidency, as she landed in Taiwan for an official visit over threats from leaders in Beijing.
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India’s GMR Group signs aircraft engineer training contract with Airbus
Airbus has inked a contract with Indian conglomerate GMR Group for the training of new aircraft engineers.
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Garuda’s Q1 losses narrow as costs decline
Garuda Indonesia narrowed its quarterly losses, as revenue held steady and overall costs declined.
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Rex expands jet fleet, eyes profitability following ‘sterling’ July performance
Australia’s Regional Express is to acquire at least three more jet aircraft by year-end, as the airline discloses “sterling” operational performance in July, the start of the new financial year.
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Boeing to open new sustainability research centre in Nagoya
Boeing has announced that it will open a new research centre in the Japanese industrial city of Nagoya.
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JAL eyes imminent return to profitability as losses continue to narrow
Japan Airlines expects to swing back to the black by the quarter ending 30 September, as passenger travel and cargo segments continue to recover.
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Raytheon wins training deal for RAAF Growlers, Super Hornets
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has signed an almost A$110 million ($77 million) training deal with Raytheon Australia.
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ANA outlines plans to achieve net-zero C02 emissions by 2050
ANA Holdings has announced its strategy to reduce carbon emissions with the aim of achieving net-zero C02 emissions by 2050.
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MH-60Rs for Indian navy arrive in Kochi
India’s navy has taken delivery of two Sikorsky MH-60R naval multi-role helicopters in India, the first examples to arrive in the subcontinent.
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Travel resurgence helps ANA sharply narrow operating loss
All Nippon Airways parent ANA Holdings sharply narrowed its operating loss in the first quarter of its 2022 financial year.
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Beijing commissions tanker variant of Y-20 strategic transport
The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has commissioned the air-to-air refuelling variant of the Xian Y-20 strategic transport.
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Vietnam’s Bamboo names new chief executive
Vietnamese carrier Bamboo Airways has appointed a new chief executive following the departure of founding chief executive Dang Tat Thang.
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Australia’s Bonza takes delivery of first 737 Max 8
Australian low-cost startup Bonza has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max 8 narrowbody, setting the stage for a possible commencement of services in late September.
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No injuries after Nok Air 737-800 slides off Thai runway
One of Thai carrier Nok Air’s Boeing 737-800s has skidded off the runway while landing at Chiang Rai airport in the far north of the country. It appears to have suffered an excursion from the left side of runway 03. The twinjet, operating flight DD108, was transporting 164 passengers and ...