Asia Pacific
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Air Caledonie takes emergency steps as unrest tips carrier into crisis
Pacific carrier Air Caledonie is embarking on urgent restructuring measures after being engulfed by crisis, in the wake of political unrest in the French overseas territory. Air Caledonie is cutting its workforce by one-third and implementing a number of productivity improvements after finding itself in an “extremely critical” situation, it ...
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Thailand receives first two AT-6 attack aircraft
The Royal Thai Air Force has taken delivery of its first pair of Textron Aviation AT-6 light attack aircraft at a ceremony in Chiang Mai.
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Virgin Atlantic to drop long-standing Shanghai route
Virgin Atlantic will drop its Shanghai service this winter after 25 years as it further cuts its Asia-Pacific network amid the longer flying times necessitated by not being able to overfly Russia.
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SpiceJet in fundraising talks after cutting full-year losses
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet cut its full-year pre-tax losses to R4.1 billion for the year ended March 2024, after publishing its first set of financial results for six months.
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Analysis
New Super Hornet missile offers more sting against Chinese kill chains
A new long-range air-to-air missile for the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet will pose a challenge for Chinese aircraft and unmanned air vehicles attempting to target US aircraft carrier battle groups.
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India simplifies tax rules to boost local MRO sector
New Delhi has moved to simplify the goods and services tax imposed on aircraft and engine parts in a bid to boost the country’s MRO sector. According to Civil Aviation Minister Kinjrapu Naidu, the GST for aircraft components and engine parts will be standardised at 5% effective 15 July. ...
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Gripen’s Thai competition edge spurs USA to sweeten F-16 financing
The US government has offered Thailand sweetened financing terms for the potential acquisition of Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70/72 fighters following news that the Saab Gripen E/F is the Royal Thai Air Force’s preferred aircraft.
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Malaysia shows interest in used Kuwaiti Hornets
Malaysia is contemplating a possible acquisition of used Boeing F/A-18C/D Hornets from Kuwait.
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Taiwan hopeful of receiving 66 F-16Vs by end-2026
Taiwan hopes to receive all 66 of its on-order Lockheed Martin F-16Vs by the end of 2026.
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Airline Business
Mixed picture emerges from Chinese airlines ahead of half-year results
China’s three largest carriers are forecast to continue their loss-making streak in their half-year earnings, in contrast to their smaller compatriots who expect to boost profitability.
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Malaysia’s first A330neo shows off fresh livery
The first Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330neo has emerged from the paint shop in Toulouse, as the airline continues progress with its fleet renewal plans.
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Gripen moves ahead in Thai fighter contest
The Royal Thai Air Force has recommended the acquisition of the Saab Gripen E/F after an evaluation between the Swedish type and the Lockheed Martin F-16.
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Rex ex-boss mounts bid to clear airline board
The former boss of Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) is attempting to oust most the airline’s board, in a surprise move that comes a month after he stepped down from its leadership team.
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USAF looks to create dilemmas for Chinese war planning
The US Air Force (USAF) is focused on creating “dilemmas” to deter China, as it continues to work on new combat aircraft as well as upgrades to existing assets.
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Vietjet eyes MRO facility in Laos
Low-cost operator Vietjet has disclosed plans to set up an MRO facility in Laos, as part of a wider agreement with Laotian civil aviation authorities.
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KAI kicks off mass production of KF-21 fighter
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has started mass production of the KF-21 fighter, with the first production aircraft set to enter service at the end of 2026.
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Top air forces set to practise joint air battles in Northern Australia
Global air forces are poised to participate in Australia’s Exercise Pitch Black, one of the world’s largest and most complex air combat exercises.
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Safran, ST Engineering deepen Leap engine support partnership
ST Engineering has entered into a two-year agreement with Safran Aircraft Engines to provide module repair support for the CFM International Leap engine family.
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USMC pilots fly Australian F-35As
Two US Marine Corps (USMC) pilots have flown a pair of Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35As to demonstrate the tight connections between the two forces.
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Crew of Air India Express A320 received no cockpit alert for engine fire
The crew of an Air India Express A320 that experienced an engine fire received no cockpit indications of the blaze.