All Asia Pacific news – Page 114
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NewsANA, SIA joint venture still on the cards
Plans for a joint venture between All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Singapore Airlines are still in the offing over two years after they were first announced.
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NewsTara Twin Otter crash follows years of accidents
The crash of a Tara Air turboprop has become the third fatal incident involving the carrier since 2010.
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NewsRex makes second network cut in a week with five regional routes axed
Australia’s Regional Express has axed a number of regional routes – the second network reduction in a week – as it seeks to “improve” its financial performance.
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NewsNepalese Twin Otter disappears during domestic service
Nepalese authorities are searching for a missing Tara Air aircraft which disappeared en route to Pokhara in the centre of the Asian state. The Viking Air DHC-6-300 Twin Otter had departed Jomson for the domestic service at around 09:55 on 29 May. Twenty-two people were on board the twin-turboprop, including ...
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In depthTokyo scopes out UK, USA as wingman in F-2 replacement programme
Tokyo is still assessing its options for F-X Future Fighter development partnerships, but there are signs that it is leaning toward the United Kingdom for help with the programme.
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NewsCapital A aviation revenue surges in first quarter
The aviation business of Capital A – formerly AirAsia Group – has seen revenues nearly quadruple year on year in the first quarter of its 2022 financial year.
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NewsQantas outlines international resurgence as restrictions eased
The International recovery of Qantas Group continues to gather pace with strong demand driving the addition of more routes and frequencies.
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Airline BusinessAirline Business Index shows industry recovery stalling in Covid-hit start to 2022
The latest Airline Business Index shows the global airline industry’s progress towards its pre-Covid size stalled during the first quarter of 2022, as the Omicron variant of Covid-19 weighed on the performance of most markets.
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Airline BusinessIndiGo chief expects Indian market to stay ‘rational’ on fares
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo is not worried that new entrants into India’s domestic market will have a major impact on yields.
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NewsMQ-8C gets under way in first Indo-Pacific deployment
Northrop Grumman’s MQ-8C Fire Scout autonomous helicopter system is making its first deployment to the Pacific region aboard a US Navy littoral combat ship.
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NewsOmicron-hit drags IndiGo to deeper full-year loss
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo lost Rs61.6 billion ($795 million) for the year ending 31 March 2022 after a wave of Omicron-variant Covid-19 infections hit its fiscal fourth-quarter performance.
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NewsThai AirAsia to raise Bt2 billion; eyes international recovery
Thai AirAsia is to raise up to Bt 2billion ($58.5 million) for “financial stability”, as well as future expansion into international markets.
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NewsJetstar reveals new livery as first A321LR delivery looms
Australian low-cost operator Jetstar has unveiled a refreshed livery for its incoming fleet of Airbus A321LR jets, the first of which is due to be delivered “in the coming months”.
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NewsVietnam Airlines narrows Q1 loss
Vietnam Airlines has cut its losses for the three months to 31 March, helped by an easing of pandemic curbs both globally, as well as within the country.
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NewsAsiana acquisition still on track despite slower regulatory approvals: Korean Air
Korean Air’s acquisition of rival Asiana Airlines is “proceeding smoothly”, says the airline, as it doubles down on efforts to secure regulatory approvals in key markets such the USA and China.
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NewsIndia’s Akasa unveils first painted 737 Max
Indian start-up carrier Akasa Air has unveiled its first Boeing 737 Max in the airline’s livery. The orange-purple colour scheme on the jet (VT-YAA) features a stylised ‘A’ on the fin, with the design inspired by birds, an aircraft wing, and the sun. Akasa unveiled an agreement last year to ...
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NewsJet Airways secures AOC; eyes Q3 launch
Jet Airways has received its air operator certificate (AOC) from India’s civil aviation regulators, a significant milestone that paves the way for its eventual re-launch.
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NewsSingapore’ Changi airport to reopen Terminal 2 ahead of anticipated traffic uptick
Singapore’s Changi airport will reopen Terminal 2 in phases from 29 May, as it anticipates a strong traffic boost during the June peak travel period.
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NewsSecond US F-35 squadron in Japan reaches full operational capability
US Marine Corps Fighter Attack Squadron 242 in Iwakuni, Japan was declared operational with 32 F-35Bs, the second such squadron based in that country.
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NewsSkyports partners Jurong Port in ship-to-shore drone operations trial
Skyports has signed a memorandum of understanding with Singapore port operator Jurong Port to explore infrastructure for ship-to-shore drone delivery operations.