All Asia Pacific news – Page 8
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NewsIndia orders CAE training devices for MH-60R Seahawk fleet
CAE Defense & Security USA will supply the Indian navy with two new training devices to support its fleet of Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters.
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NewsBatik Air 737 passed close to hilltop on low Canberra approach
A Batik Air Boeing 737-800 passed within 1,000ft of terrain on an approach to Canberra in which it passed below the safe altitude.
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In depthSlot reform welcomed, but ‘not panacea’ for current challenges: ACI regional head
While current efforts in Australia to reform slot allocation are “important”, the head of Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific and Middle East warns that resolving the slot issue will not be a “panacea” for current challenges surrounding air traffic recovery.
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NewsCathay confirms fuel system component on Trent XWB failed as repairs continue
Cathay Pacific has confirmed that it was a fuel system component that failed during a flight to Zurich, as it works to get its grounded fleet of Airbus A350s back into service.
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NewsIndia orders 240 AL-31F engines for Su-30MKI fleet
The Indian government has cleared the acquisition of 240 AL-31F engines to power the country’s Sukhoi Su-30MKI fleet.
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Airline BusinessChina’s top carriers again flag international uncertainty and competitive pressures
Some of China’s biggest carriers have again warned of uncertainty surrounding the international travel recovery to and from their home country, alongside potential overcapacity in domestic markets, as they outlined their performances over the first six months of 2024.
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NewsCathay finds 15 A350s needing engine parts replaced after in-flight component failure
Cathay Pacific has identified 15 Airbus A350s with engine components that required replacement, as it wraps up inspections of its entire operating fleet after an in-flight engine component failure on 2 September.
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NewsANA’s first 777 with emissions-reducing Aeroshark film enters service
All Nippon Airways has applied the low-drag AeroShark surface film on a single Boeing 777 freighter, becoming the second Asian operator to use the film on its aircraft.
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NewsCathay cancels multiple A350 flights after component failure spurs Trent XWB engine inspection
Cathay Pacific has cancelled multiple flights over the next couple of days in order to carry out engine inspections on its Airbus A350 fleet. The decision follows the in-flight return of an A350-1000 which had departed Hong Kong for Zurich on 2 September. Flight CX383 touched down at Hong Kong ...
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NewsChina Eastern to absorb low-cost unit OTT Airlines
China Eastern Airlines is to merge its OTT Airlines subsidiary into mainline operations, marking an end to the low-cost operator’s short-lived stint.
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NewsAustralia-US-UK security pact looks beyond submarines to aerospace
An advisory group to the trilateral security consortium between the USA, the UK, and Australia says the group is expanding its interests beyond an initial objective of delivering nuclear submarine technology to Canberra.
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NewsChina Southern leads way on profits among top Chinese carriers in first half
China Southern Airlines continues to lead the way among the country’s leading three operators after trebling its operating profit at the halfway point of the year, though all three carriers remain in the red at a net level amid mixed fortunes.
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NewsSpiceJet to furlough 150 cabin crew amid funding efforts
Under-pressure Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet is to furlough 150 cabin crew staff during the off-peak travel season as it continues to battle financial challenges.
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NewsSAFHAL Aravalli engines to power India’s future multi-role helicopters
Safran Helicopter Engines and Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) joint venture SAFHAL has been selected to develop and supply Aravalli engines to power two new medium-lift rotorcraft models for the Indian armed forces. Announced on 30 August, the move by HAL, which is responsible for the airframe, will provide engines to power ...
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Airline Business‘Getting the balance right’: Qantas walks the fine line of profitability and prestige
Never mind that Qantas’ full-year profit were nowhere near the record levels seen a year ago – the airline appears to be more focused on repairing and restoring its reputation.
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NewsVistara to operate under Air India from November
Indian carrier Vistara will operate as part of Air India from 11 November, following the long-anticipated merger between the two carriers.
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NewsAirAsia eyes significant network expansion as Q2 earnings improve
The AirAsia Aviation Group intends to launch 23 new routes across its five units in Southeast Asia by end-September, a significant expansion that comes amid an improvement in earnings.
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NewsNew Delhi clears SIA to own 25.1% of enlarged Air India
India’s government has cleared the way for Singapore Airlines to own a 25.1% stake of Air India following the Indian carrier’s pending merger with Vistara.
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NewsMalaysia Airlines details extent of delivery delays as capacity cuts hit 20%
Malaysia Airlines has cut about 20% of its network as it blames longer-than-expected maintenance time and delays in new aircraft deliveries for an ongoing operational meltdown.
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NewsMarshall, Tech Mahindra sign aerospace MoU agreement
India’s Tech Mahindra and Marshall of the UK have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly explore potential opportunities “across the aerospace and defence domains”.