All Asia Pacific news – Page 41
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P&W to expand PW1000G MRO capacity in Singapore
Pratt & Whitney plans to expand its Singapore engine shop, boosting capacity to service the PW1000 geared turbofan (GTF) by two thirds.
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GKN Aerospace Malaysia MRO facility secures trio of certifications
GKN Aerospace has secured certifications from three authorities for its engine MRO facility in the Malaysian state of Johor.
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Vietjet eyes launch of MRO unit in 2026
Vietjet is planning to launch its own MRO unit taking on third-party base maintenance work in around 2026, as it eyes opportunities from the region’s significant fleet growth.
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Lion Air Group taps ST Engineering for Leap-1B engine support
Indonesia’s Lion Air Group has picked ST Engineering for engine MRO work on the CFM International Leap-1B turbofans that power its fleet of Boeing 737 Max aircraft.
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Scoot in component support pact for future E190-E2 fleet
A component pact with Embraer sets the stage for Scoot’s future fleet of E190-E2 regional jets.
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United Airlines applies for Tokyo Haneda slots vacated by Delta
United Airlines has applied for additional slots to operate flights between the USA and Tokyo’s Haneda International airport after competitor Delta Air Lines renounced the slots last week.
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MASwings underlines challenges in Borneo turboprop flying
Malaysia turboprop operator MASwings faces daunting operational challenges in its mission to support remote communities in Borneo.
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Rex to add more 737s by end-June, amid cuts to regional network
Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) intends to add two more Boeing 737-800s by end-June 2024, as it expands its mainline domestic operations.
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JASDF F-35As undertake first “hot-pit” refuelling in Guam
Refuelling and rearming a fighter while its engine is still running reduces ground time and vulnerability.
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Philippine Airlines chief eyes growth after successful restructuring
A major restructuring exercise amid the depths of the coronavirus pandemic has put spring in the step of Philippine Airlines.
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China’s AG600 completes fatigue testing
The AVIC AG600 amphibian has completed pressurised airframe fatigue testing, as the programme moves a step closer to eventual certification and service entry.
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Australia to upgrade P-8As, clears fourth MQ-4C Triton
Australia continues to improve its maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.
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Qantas flags impact of rising fuel costs
Qantas has warned that a “sustained” increase in fuel prices will impact its half-year earnings, even as it expects travel demand to remain strong through the year-end.
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ST Engineering to build fourth airframe MRO facility in Singapore
ST Engineering is to begin constructing a fourth airframe MRO facility in Singapore – its newest in the city-state in more than 10 years – amid growing global maintenance demand.
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India’s Akasa brings in High Court over notice terms for pilots
Indian low-cost carrier Akasa Air is taking legal action against pilots who it says left their posts without providing sufficient notice, and that the roster changes have forced it to rationalise its network.
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Brunei start-up Gallop Air could be first foreign C919 customer
China-backed Bruneian start-up Gallop Air could be the first foreign customer of Comac’s C919 narrowbody, following its announcment that it intends to purchase 30 Chinese aircraft.
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Oneworld carrier British Airways seals IndiGo codeshare
Oneworld carrier British Airways is entering a codeshare agreement with Indian budget operator IndiGo to broaden its network on the subcontinent. The co-operation, covering eight destinations, will take effect from 12 October, subject to government approval. British Airways says the routes will be available as codeshares from London Heathrow, mainly ...
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AirAsia Cambodia to launch in November, with MRO unit to follow
AirAsia’s Cambodia unit will begin operations in November, as sister company Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) looks to set up an MRO joint venture in the country.
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ATSB probes Malaysia A330, Bamboo 787 runway excursions in Melbourne
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has opened investigations into separate runway excursion on take-off incidents that occured over a two-week period in September.
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Qantas mulls clawing back ex-CEO Joyce’s payout amid string of controversies
Qantas is considering withholding a portion of former chief Alan Joyce’s remuneration, as the airline’s chair acknowledges the “acute loss of trust” stemming a string of recent controversies.