All Asia Pacific news – Page 36
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In depthAustralia’s C-27J keeps military credentials amid humanitarian focus
The Leonardo C-27J tactical transport has become a key asset for the Royal Australian Air Force to provide humanitarian assistance domestically and to regional neighbours, as it also continues to perform key military roles.
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NewsSouth Korean start-up SumAir to apply for AOC after clinching business licence
South Korean start-up SumAir has been awarded its business licence, moving it one step closer to becoming the country’s newest carrier.
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NewsSIA Group betters third-quarter net profit with boost from Air India-Vistara merger
Singapore Airlines Group more than doubled its net profit in the third quarter after getting a one-time accounting gain from the merger of former joint venture Vistara with Air India.
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NewsAir NZ flags challenging second half as ‘uncertainty’ grows over engine issues
Air New Zealand expects a “significantly lower” financial performance for the six months to end-June, as it continues to be impacted by engine issues on its Airbus A320neo family aircraft and Boeing 787 fleets.
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NewsCanadian trainer deal and military PC-12 sales lifted Pilatus last year
Pilatus has disclosed the sale of two PC-12s to military customers, as its PC-21 trainer continues to perform strongly on the international stage.
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NewsWeak radio, poor sightlines led to near collision in Australia
Weak radio transmissions and a lack of visibility nearly led to a collision between a Fairchild SA226T Metroliner and Beechcraft A36 Bonanza at Western Australia’s Geraldton airport.
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NewsAustralian UH-60Ms attain initial operating capability
The Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk has attained initial operating capability (IOC) with the Australian army.
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NewsChinese Z-9 intercepts Philippine parapublic Cessna 208B
A Chinese navy Harbin Z-9 helicopter has conducted a dangerous intercept of a Philippine government Cessna 208B Caravan.
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NewsAustralia watchdog flags capacity ‘stagnation’ amid rise in domestic traffic
Australia’s competition watchdog has urged the country’s domestic carriers to “find other ways” to boost operating capacity, as supply chain issues and delivery delays coincide with a spike in travel demand.
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NewsSpiceJet open to widebodies, long-haul operations: CEO
SpiceJet does not rule out acquiring widebody aircraft for long-haul operations in the future, as it looks to build back capacity while working through its financial challenges.
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NewsEVA Air to introduce premium economy product on 787-9s
EVA Air will roll out a new premium-economy product on its Boeing 787-9s, as it unveils the latest iteration of its seat design.
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NewsNew Zealand Seasprite in first Penguin missile launch
The New Zealand Defence Force has conducted its first launch of a Kongsberg Penguin anti-ship missile from the Kaman Aerospace SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite helicopter.
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NewsMartin-Baker to build, maintain ejection seats in new Bengaluru facility
Martin-Baker will increase its presence in India, with a new facility to open later in 2025 in the city of Bengaluru.
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NewsSouth Korea's T'way boosts spare engine pool with Leap-1B purchase
South Korea’s T’way Air has purchased spare CFM International Leap-1B27 engines, as it looks to boost its training and maintenance capabilities.
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NewsHAL reboots long-troubled IJT programme as Yashas
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has rebooted its long-troubled HJT-36 intermediate jet trainer.
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NewsTrump tosses F-35 into India’s fighter acquisition jumble
US President Donald Trump has pledged to provide India with the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter, adding yet another type to India’s melange of fighter options.
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NewsAir India delays 777 cabin retrofit amid ‘production constraints’
Air India’s plans to retrofit its older Boeing 777s with new cabin products has hit a snag after the airline disclosed “production constraints” with its seat suppliers.
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In depthChina rehearsing forced unification campaign around Taiwan: US Pacific commander
The top American officer in the Indo-Pacific region, Admiral Samuel Paparo, says Beijing is not simply conducting regular training exercises around Taiwan, but is rehearsing a military campaign to force the unification of Taiwan with mainland China.
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NewsJapan signs for 17 Block II Chinooks in rotorcraft fleet renewal
Japan has finalised an order for 17 Boeing CH-47 Block II Chinook Extended Range rotorcraft.
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NewsLithium-ion battery guidance a ‘pre-emptive’ response to public anxiety: Korean ministry
Tighter safety management of lithium-ion batteries and electronic cigarettes on board aircraft is a “pre-emptive” response to allay public anxiety following the Air Busan Airbus A321 fire, the Korean government states. Investigators of the 28 January fire at Gimhae airport have yet to establish conclusions and the Korean transport ministry ...