All Asia Pacific news – Page 4
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SIA to beef up Beijing operations with Daxing launch
Singapore Airlines will launch daily flights to Beijing’s Daxing airport from 11 November – the first new point in its Chinese network since the easing of pandemic restrictions.
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Airline Business
How Qantas plans to turn Perth into its second-biggest gateway
Established flag carriers in developed markets might be accustomed to piecemeal network changes rather than big expansion moves, but Qantas Group is on a rare mission that might just fall into the latter category.
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China Eastern eyes transit traffic opportunity in ‘super carrier’ bid
China Eastern Airlines will focus on improving operations at its Shanghai Pudong hub, with the aim of growing its share of international transfer traffic.
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Australia probes Batik Air 737 flight below minimum altitude
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has opened investigations into a Batik Air Indonesia Boeing 737-800 which flew below minimum altitude.
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Japan Airlines makes the most of imbalanced demand return
While Japan Airlines has enjoyed a strong pick-up in its financial performance since markets reopened after the pandemic, the carrier’s network chief Ross Leggett notes it is doing so against the backdrop of markedly changed travel patterns.
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Open door, loose overalls caused fatal MD500D crash: NZ probe
New Zealand investigators have highlighted the dangers involved with doors opening in flight following the 2018 fatal crash of an MD Helicopters MD500D.
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Failure of two pitch rate gyroscopes caused Singapore F-16 crash
Singapore’s defence ministry has shed more light on the pitch rate gyroscope failure that resulted in the crash of a Lockheed Martin F-16 on 8 May.
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Taiwan cleared for big loitering munition sale amid Chinese belligerence
The US government has cleared the possible sale of over 1,000 loitering munitions to Taiwan that could be employed in the event of an attempted Chinese invasion.
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Korean Air’s China network to see significant ramp-up
Korean Air will restore six routes into Mainland China – its most significant ramp-up into China in recent months – as it looks to increase frequencies to three other Chinese points.
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Air India to introduce premium economy on narrowbody fleet
Air India will introduce a premium-economy product on its Airbus A320neo fleet, as part of a comprehensive cabin refresh that will also see new seats in business and economy classes.
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South Korean navy moves closer to deploying P-8A
South Korea’s first three Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft have arrived in the country, with service entry planned for 2025.
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Insolvent Air Vanuatu gets interest from several suitors
Several parties have expressed interest in taking over grounded Air Vanuatu, according to accountancy firm EY, the liquidator responsible for the insolvent South Pacific carrier.
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Airline Business
HK Express chief Jeanette Mao on a ‘fulfilling’ year of recovery
HK Express CEO Jeanette Mao took helm of the low-cost airline in 2023, overseeing a rapid recovery post-pandemic. She speaks to Airline Business about how her first year has been
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Fly Jinnah A320 pressurisation incident left pilots and cabin crew needing oxygen
Pakistani authorities have indicated that an Airbus A320 crew required supplementary oxygen after climbing towards cruise altitude, having previously believed a pressurisation problem was resolved. The Fly Jinnah aircraft had been operating a service from Lahore to Karachi on 24 May. French investigation agency BEA, citing its Pakistani counterparts, states ...
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RAAF E-7A completes training with USAF Air Combat Command
A Boeing E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force has completed a visit to the USA aimed at maximising the combat effectiveness of crews.
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KAI signs Uzbekistan defence MRO agreement
Korea Aerospace Industries has entered a pact with Uzbekistan aircraft maintenance firm SE Charz, setting the stage for for the possible establishment of a maintenance repair and overhaul operation in the Central Asian country.
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Boeing appoints Penny Burtt to head Southeast Asia
Boeing has appointed a financial technology executive and former diplomat to head its operations in Southeast Asia.
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Asia-Pacific carriers see ‘welcome turnaround’ in 2023 earnings: AAPA
Asia Pacific carriers rebounded to profitability in 2023, on the back of a “vigorous recovery” in passenger demand and ending a loss-making streak dating from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Korean Air puts Air Incheon in pole position for Asiana freighter business
Korean Air expects to sign a framework agreement with Air Incheon next month after picking the cargo carrier as preferred bidder for Asiana Airlines’ global freighter business.
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EHang’s EH216-S makes maiden sortie in Saudi Arabia
EHang’s autonomous electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft completed its first flight in Saudi Arabia, as the Chinese firm looks to grow its presence internationally.