All Asia Pacific news – Page 265
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Zurich operator picked to develop new Delhi-region airport
Indian authorities have selected the operator of Zurich airport to develop and operate a new airport at Jewar.
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Hong Kong Airlines cuts capacity further
Hong Kong Airlines (HKA), which has been plagued by fiscal woes, is to completely withdraw from the North American market, following a latest round of capacity cuts.
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Hong Kong allows airlines to keep slots despite capacity cuts
Hong Kong will allow airlines that have cut capacity into the territory – following months of civic unrest – to keep their prized airport slots through March.
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Japan Transocean Air picks ST Engineering for 737 engine support
Japan Airlines subsidiary Japan Transocean Air has signed a long-term engine maintenance deal with ST Engineering’s aerospace unit.
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AirAsia boosts third-quarter profit 5% amid strong revenue rise
AirAsia Group’s third-quarter profit rose 4.6% to more than MYR264 million ($63.3 million) as revenue and passenger numbers increased.
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MD530F wins additional Afghanistan order
MD Helicopters has secured a follow-on contract covering 12 MD530F light scout attack helicopters for the Afghan air force.
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MQ-9B pips MQ-9A in Australian MALE requirement
Canberra has down selected the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9B SkyGuardian for its AIR 7003 requirement for an armed remotely-piloted air system (RPAS), favouring the type over the MQ-9A Reaper.
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Invert Robotics partners NDT to progress in aviation
New Zealand robotics company Invert Robotics has partnered with US aerospace non-destructive testing group NDT Solutions (NDTS) in a deal that will see its innovative robotic solution developed for aerospace applications.
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Jet Airways' resolution deadline extended again
The committee of creditors (CoC) of collapsed Indian carrier Jet Airways has once again extended the deadline for the submission of a resolution plan for the company.
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R-R scores $1.2b contract for US V-22 engine maintenance
The United States Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force have signed a $1.2 billion contract with Rolls-Royce for engine maintenance of the Bell-Boeing V-22 fleet.
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IndiGo becomes latest IATA member
IndiGo has received its IATA membership certificate, becoming the fourth Indian airline and the second low-cost operator from the country to join the association.
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Brisbane Airport readies for new runway operations
Brisbane Airport will start commissioning activities for its new runway early next year ahead of a scheduled launch of operations in mid-2020, after an almost eight-year preparation and construction project.
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Aircalin returns new A330neo to Toulouse after noxious fumes
Airbus is investigating the cause of noxious fumes in the cabin of a brand new Airbus A330-900 after New Caledonian carrier Aircalin returned the aircraft to Toulouse, following complaints of headaches and eye irritation by cabin crew and passengers.
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El Al to test Melbourne route but complexity beckons
Israeli flag-carrier El Al is to test a service to the Australian city of Melbourne using Boeing 787s.
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Norwegian axing long-haul services from two Nordic capitals
Scandinavian budget carrier Norwegian is axing several transatlantic and Asian routes as a consequence of low demand and continuing problems with Rolls-Royce Trent engines on its Boeing 787s.
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ATSB flags Indonesia AirAsia over A320 pressurisation problem
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) issued a formal safety recommendation to Indonesia AirAsia, asking that it review its pre-flight safety briefing and safety information card.
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SITA upbeat airport biometric solutions will take off
It promises to shave off about one-third of travellers’ time at the airport, from check-in to boarding, and is premised on one concept: that your face is your boarding pass.
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Nepal, Thailand take delivery of PTDI turboprops
The Nepalese Army has taken delivery of a single Airbus Defence & Space CN235 aircraft that was produced by Indonesian Aerospace (PTDI).