Asia Pacific – Page 128
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NewsUAE poised to order up to 48 Chinese L-15 jet trainers
China is close to finalising a breakthrough deal to supply the United Arab Emirates with up to 48 Hongdu L-15 advanced jet trainers.
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NewsThailand orders eight AH-6 light attack helicopters
Boeing has secured a US government contract to provide the Thai army with eight AH-6 light attack helicopters.
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NewsChina Southern takes first pair of A319neos
China Southern Airlines has taken delivery of a pair of Airbus A319neos, becoming the first airline operator of the smallest and least-popular Neo variant.
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NewsMalaysia Airlines expands partnership with Qatar Airways
Malaysia Airlines has deepened cooperation with fellow Oneworld alliance member Qatar Airways, with the two carriers partnering in areas such as cargo and airline operations.
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NewsManila signs formal contract for 32 more Polish-built S-70is
The Philippines has signed an order for 32 additional Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk utility helicopters from its PZL Mielec unit in Poland.
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NewsUSA clears missile defence upgrade for Australian transports
The US government has cleared a possible $122 million deal to provide Australia with Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) systems.
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NewsChina Southern to exit A380s by this year: Report
China’s sole Airbus A380 operator is reportedly retiring its fleet of superjumbos by the end of the year, becoming the latest carrier in the Asia-Pacific region to do so since the pandemic first struck.
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NewsTaiwan’s Patriot missile upgrade touches nerve as China sanctions Raytheon, Lockheed
China plans to sanction Raytheon Technologies and Lockheed Martin for the sale of Patriot missile system upgrade services to Taiwan.
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NewsMexico’s Mas aims to use A330 freighter for Chinese routes
Mexican cargo carrier Aerotransportes Mas de Carga is aiming to open Chinese services following introduction of the airline’s initial converted Airbus A330-200 freighter. The aircraft, converted by the EFW venture, has been handed over to Mas following its delivery to lessor Altavair. “Mas will take advantage of the increased payload ...
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NewsAirbus defence chief eyes strong potential for Asia-Pacific sales
Airbus Defence & Space sees opportunities for the A400M tactical transport and other platforms in the Asia-Pacific region, as air forces look to replace legacy platforms and improve capabilities.
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NewsCebu Pacific sees bellyhold as main cargo strategy
Cebu Pacific is not looking to take dedicated freighters in the near term — even amid a robust cargo market during the pandemic — as it believes a “large chunk” of cargo will be carried as bellyhold freight.
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NewsSouth Korea competition watchdog conditionally approves Korean Air-Asiana merger
South Korea’s competition regulators have conditionally approved Korean Air’s plans to acquire compatriot Asiana Airlines, though it will impose several measures to ensure the merger does not reduce competition.
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NewsHawk sees off rivals to remain RAAF lead-In trainer
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will upgrade its fleet of BAE Systems Hawk 127s with updated engines as well as other improvements.
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NewsAirAsia X to have 15 A330s in service by end-2022
Malaysia long-haul, low-cost carrier AirAsia X is reactivating its fleet as borders start to reopen in the Asia-Pacific.
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NewsSIA Engineering posts quarterly loss as costs outpace revenue recovery
SIA Engineering sank back to the red in its third-quarter earnings, as a rise in costs — caused by a drop in government wage support — outpaced revenue recovery.
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NewsGreater Bay Airlines cleared for launch after gaining operating licence
Hong Kong has granted Greater Bay Airlines an operating licence, a move that effectively means the start-up carrier can begin scheduled flights immediately.
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NewsKAI’s Light Armed Helicopter in cold weather tests
The Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) has completed a series of low-temperature tests in Northern Canada.
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NewsSpiceJet swings to Q3 profit on revenue uptick following Max settlement
India’s SpiceJet returned to profitability in its third-quarter earnings on the back of “significant improvement” in domestic travel demand.
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NewsChina’s J-10C secures Pakistan as its first export market
Pakistan appears to have become the first export customer for the Chengdu J-10 fighter, with images of J-10Cs in Pakistan air force markings appearing on Chinese social media.
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NewsChina’s ‘Big Three’ paint mixed picture of January domestic traffic
China’s three largest carriers reported mixed domestic traffic results in January, as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus damps air travel demand.