All Asia Pacific news – Page 298
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PARIS: Modified exit doors key to 460-seat Cebu A330neos
Airbus has indicated that the 460-seat layout for the Cebu Pacific A330-900s will involve a door modification in order to achieve exit limits.
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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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AnalysisParis air show 2019 order tracker - update
Keep up to date with all the firm orders, tentative commitments and options for commercial aircraft announced during the Paris air show. Updated 13:30, 20 June
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PARIS: ATR hopeful of STOL formal launch before year-end
ATR chief executive Stefano Bortoli is confident the manufacturer can officially launch the new short take-off and landing version of its ATR 42-600 after securing 17 commitments already.
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NewsPARIS: Boeing looks to F/A-18 E/F Block III for overseas boost
Boeing is optimistic on the international prospects for the Block III version of its F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet.
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Indonesia to move some domestic jet ops from Bandung to Kertajati
Indonesia's transport ministry will force carriers operating domestic jet services from Bandung's Husein Sastranegara airport to destinations outside of Java will have to move them to the underutilised West Java International airport in Kertajati.
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PARIS: JF-17 returns after 2017 absence
The Chengdu/Pakistan Aeronautical Complex JF-17 will make its second appearance at this year's show, appearing in the static park and in the flying display.
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Air NZ chief Luxon to step down in September
Air New Zealand chief executive Christopher Luxon will step down from that post on 25 September, after which he will move to an advisory role with the airline.
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NewsPARIS: Boom XB-1 schedule slips, while JAL eyes Overture
Boom Supersonic has pushed the first flight of its XB-1 demonstrator back to 2020, as it works with Japan Airlines on its planned Overture airliner.
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NewsQantas Group commits to taking 36 Airbus A321XLRs
Qantas has committed to taking 36 Airbus A321XLRs in an update to its orders for A320neo family aircraft.
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Philippine Airlines president Bautista retires
Jaime Bautista retired from his position as president and chief operating officer of Philippine Airlines on 18 June.
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Bank moves to place Jet Airways in insolvency resolution
Jet Airways major lender State Bank of India has filed court action to have Jet Airways placed into insolvency resolution.
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Qantas to use 787s on Sydney-Auckland over summer peak
Qantas will operate one of its five daily Sydney-Auckland services using Boeing 787-9s between 4 December and 28 March.
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Podcast
PODCAST: Airline Business at Paris air show 2019 – day 2
Join Airline Business managing editor Lewis Harper as he takes you through all the key airline-related developments at this year’s Paris air show.
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NewsPARIS: AirAsia converts 253 A320neo orders to A321neo
AirAsia has become the largest customer for the Airbus A321neo after converting 253 of its A320neo orders to the larger variant.
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PARIS: AirAsia seals deal for 200 Leap engines
AirAsia has firmed an order for 200 CFM International Leap-1A engines to power its 100 on-order Airbus A321neos.
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PARIS: Korean Air signs for 30 more 787s
Korean Air has signed a letter of intent to take 30 Boeing 787s in order to modernise its long-haul fleet.
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NewsPARIS: Boeing sticks with big number for future T-X sales
Boeing is promoting its T-X advanced jet trainer system with a full-size mock-up in a pavilion near the static park, highlighting its big ambitions for the single-engined type.
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PARIS: Binter and Fuji Dream sign for more Embraer jets
Spanish regional carrier Binter has exercised its two purchase rights on Embraer E195-E2s while Japan's Fuji Dream Airlines has emerged as a customer for two more E175s.
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NewsPARIS: Cebu Pacific to take 460-seat A330neos
Cebu Pacific of the Philippines is committing to purchase 16 Airbus A330-900s, as part of a package which also includes 10 of the new A321XLR and five A320neos.