All Asia Pacific news – Page 42
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NewsSouth Korea opens production centre for indigenous MUAV system
South Korea has opened a new production centre in Busan for the Korean Air Medium-Altitude Reconnaissance Unmanned Air Vehicle (MUAV).
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NewsSkytrans introduces initial A319 following Avia Solutions acquisition
Australian carrier Skytrans has introduced an Airbus A319, part of a fleet modernisation initiated after the company was taken over by wet-lease specialist Avia Solutions Group. Skytrans has been operating regional types including De Havilland Dash 8 turboprops. Avia had indicated earlier this year that it would expand with Airbus ...
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NewsKAI opens new R&D location for rotary-wing work
Korea Aerospace Industries has completed the construction of a new Rotary Wing Flight Center, where it will conduct research and development work for rotary-wing aircraft.
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NewsChina’s passenger traffic surpasses pre-pandemic levels in ‘new high’
Chinese carriers flew close to 11% more passengers compared to pre-pandemic 2019, with international traffic moving closer to full recovery.
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NewsSeoul clears funds for air-to-air missile work, ups budget for F-15K upgrade
South Korea will develop a short-range air-to-air missile for the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter, as it also increases funding for its Boeing F-15K upgrade programme.
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NewsJetstar boosts New Zealand fleet and network
Australia’s Jetstar Airways has increased the number of aircraft based in New Zealand, as part of long-term expansion plans in the country.
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NewsHanwha Aerospace taps US Navy vet to lead international business
Hanwha Aerospace has named Michael Coulter to head its global defence business, as the company looks to
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NewsBAE Systems Australia flies autonomous strike UAV STRIX
BAE Systems Australia has conducted initial flight-test work with its developmental STRIX unmanned air vehicle.
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NewsGCAP industry partners fix joint venture terms for design and development phase
The partners behind a new industrial joint venture (JV) tasked with delivering a sixth-generation fighter via the three-nation Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) have agreed the terms of their collaboration, with the effort still on track to meet its targeted in-service date of 2035.
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NewsHAL clinches contract for 12 Su-30MKIs
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has secured an Indian government contract to produce 12 additional Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighters.
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NewsNew Caledonian operator Aircalin emerges as A350 customer
New Caledonian carrier Aircalin has emerged as the customer behind a previously-undisclosed order for a pair of Airbus A350-900s. Aircalin is already an Airbus customer with a pair of A330-900s – having previously operated A330-200s – and it also has two A320neos. Chief executive Georges Selefen says the A350 agreement ...
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NewsKorean Air to fully integrate Asiana by end-2026 as acquisition finally wraps up
Korean Air has completed the acquisition of compatriot Asiana Airlines, after successfully netting a 63.88% ownership stake in the latter.
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NewsT-6 Texan to replace Fuji T-7 as JASDF basic trainer
Tokyo has selected the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II to replace the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s (JASDF’s) fleet of Fuji T-7s in the basic training role.
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NewsVirgin Australia to restart long-haul flying under Qatar partnership
Virgin Australia will restart long-haul operations from June 2025, operating a series of flights to Doha under a partnership with prospective investor Qatar Airways.
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NewsAir New Zealand expands Beta partnership with additional aircraft
Air New Zealand has expanded its partnership with USA-based electric aircraft manufacturer Beta Technologies, as it moves close to introducing battery-electric aircraft on regional cargo flights in 2026.
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NewsKAI wins six-year contract extension for 737 Max empennage
Korea Aerospace Industries has secured a six-year extension from Boeing to supply the empennage for the 737 Max.
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NewsAustralia’s securities regulator sues Rex and its directors over ‘deceptive’ conduct
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has taken - operator Regional Express (Rex) to court, amid allegations of “serious governance failures”, including a “misleading” and inaccurate profit forecast in 2023.
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NewsBoeing gets $451 million contract for Japan F-15J upgrade equipment
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $451 million contract to obtain key equipment for Tokyo’s F-15J upgrade programme.
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NewsCambodia’s Angkor Air modernises ATR fleet with -600s
Cambodia Angkor Air is to supplement its fleet with three ATR 72-600s, as it prepares to undergo a rebranding. The carrier operates Airbus A320-family jets as well as ATRs for regional flights. It had indicated earlier this year that it intended to sell two of its ATR 72-500s – manufactured ...
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NewsKAI wins support contract for Seoul’s future KF-21 fleet
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has entered a support contract with the South Korean government for the KF-21 fighter.