Asia Pacific – Page 121
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NewsAtlanta regains title of world’s busiest airport in domestic travel-dominated 2021 ranking
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson regained its pre-pandemic standing as the world’s busiest airport by passenger numbers in 2021, according to data released by ACI World today, as domestic traffic continued to be the differentiator in another Covid-hit year. Busiest airports in 2021 by passenger numbers 202120202019Airport2021 passengers(million)% change vs 2020% ...
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NewsBOC Aviation places its largest single order for Airbus jets
Singaporean-based lessor BOC Aviation is ordering 80 Airbus A320neo-family jets, the largest single order placed by the company. BOC Aviation says it will take delivery of the twinjets over the course of 2027-29. The lessor’s agreement feature 10 of the long-range A321XLR, plus 50 further A321neos with A320neos making up ...
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NewsFaulty pitot system likely cause of Malaysia Airlines 737 altitude loss
A malfunction in the pitot-static system of a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-800 is likely to have led to a “technical issue” which saw the aircraft pitch up and subsequently lose altitude.
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Airline BusinessAsia-Pacific reopenings see airlines boost international capacity
Airlines in the Asia-Pacific are starting to beef up international capacity in earnest, but there remain notable laggards – particularly in North Asia.
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NewsKorean Air in pact to develop urban air mobility control, simulation systems
Korean Air has entered an agreement related to the backbone that will be necessary for a future urban air mobility network.
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NewsAirAsia X strikes off majority of A330neo order
Long-haul budget carrier AirAsia X appears to have slashed its orders for Airbus A330-900s by more than 60. The airframer has listed 63 cancellations for the long-haul twinjet during March, and AirAsia X’s commitment has fallen from 78 to 15 aircraft. AirAsia X co-founder Tony Fernandes had been a vocal ...
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NewsKAI secures more G280 wing work from IAI; starts Iraq support contract
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has secured a new aerostructures contract from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for the Gulfstream G280 business jet, and has commenced work on a support contract for the Iraqi air force’s T-150IQ fleet.
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NewsQantas international restart gains momentum with India, South Korea expansion
Qantas is seeing a rebound in international travel demand in the near term, with the group now expecting international capacity in April to surpass earlier forecasts.
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NewsIATA chief economist suggests higher air fares might not impact demand
The usual correlation between higher air fares and lower demand might not play out in the current travel market, according to IATA chief economist Marie Owens Thomsen.
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NewsManila formally accepts fifth C295, two T129 ATAKs
The Philippine air force (PAF) has formally accepted its fifth of seven Airbus Defence & Space C295 tactical transports, as well as two Turkish Aerospace T129 attack helicopters.
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NewsSouth Korea targets 50% international flight recovery by year-end in phased plan
South Korean authorities have outlined a three-step plan to restore international flights into the country, along with a target to resume around half the number of flights pre-pandemic by year-end.
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NewsJapan Coast Guard to start MQ-9B operations in October
The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has selected the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned air vehicle for its Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Project.
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NewsHAL, IAI sign MoU for tanker conversions in India
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed an agreement related to the possible conversion of commercial aircraft into tankers in India.
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NewsHong Kong ‘effectively off the map’ as tough restrictions persist: IATA chief
Hong Kong is “effectively off the map” as a global aviation hub, as the city continues to impose onerous restrictions, including lengthy quarantine and flight curbs.
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NewsIATA chief cites China’s ‘outstanding’ airline safety efforts as MU5735 probe continues
IATA director general Willie Walsh has expressed confidence in the investigation into the crash of China Eastern Airlines flight MU5735, while praising China’s safety record during an extended period of huge traffic growth. Investigations are continuing into why a China Eastern Boeing 737-800 crashed while operating a Kunming-Guangzhou service on ...
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NewsSIA Engineering broadens Malaysian presence with hangar lease plans
SIA Engineering has inked a memorandum of understanding with Malaysian MRO facilities firm Impeccable Vintage Properties to explore a potential lease of two hangars at Subang Airport.
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NewsPhilippine Airlines parent returns to profitability, targets growth in 2022
PAL Holdings swung back to profitability – helped by a reduction in costs – as the group eyes growth and recovery this year.
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NewsHainan seeks to sell low-use A350s and lease others
Chinese carrier Hainan Airlines is to sell a pair of Airbus A350-900s, and offer another four of the type for lease. The carrier has detailed the plan in a formal tender invitation dated 2 April. It aims to divest the two A350s for sale – both delivered in late 2018 ...
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NewsIndonesian cargo startup RGA-Black Stone eyes drone deliveries
Newly-formed Indonesian cargo carrier RGA-Black Stone Airlines is eyeing opportunities beyond its core freighter business, including venturing into drone delivery services.
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NewsBamboo Airways parent sees another high-level arrest
Vietnamese police have arrested an accountant at Vietnam’s FLC Group, the parent company of Bamboo Airways, following the arrest last week of the company’s chairman.