Asia Pacific – Page 152
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NewsZhuhai static display offers insights into H-6K bomber, Y-20U tanker
The static display of this year’s Airshow China has offered new insights into key Chinese platforms such as the Xian H-6K bomber and the Y-20U tanker.
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NewsKorean Air begins ‘intensive’ inspections of A330s following spate of safety incidents
Korean Air has started “intensive” inspections on its fleet of Airbus A330s, taking them out of service in phases, following two incidents involving the type within the span of a week.
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NewsGaruda swings to nine-month profit on revenue gains
Garuda Indonesia rebounded to the black in its nine-month earnings, helped by a 60% increase in revenue as international borders reopened.
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NewsAir New Zealand firms up programme for zero emissions aircraft
Air New Zealand has announced a programme to for a zero emissions aircraft, building on the carrier’s Product Requirements Document (PRD).
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NewsBullish Korean Air betters Q3 profit as passenger revenue soars
Korean Air saw a significant jump in its third-quarter operating profit, amid an upswing in passenger revenue following South Korea’s move to ease all Covid-19-related travel restrictions.
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NewsIndonesian Aerospace bags CN-235, N219 commitments
Indonesian Aerospace has issued a raft of announcements, including an order for a single CN-235-220 as well as commitments for its 19-seater N219 turboprop.
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NewsAustralia-South Korea flights get year-end capacity boost with Jetstar, Qantas entry
Australia’s Jetstar has commenced operations from Sydney to Seoul Incheon, the first in a series of newly-launched flights between Australia and South Korea.
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NewsAustralia cleared to buy 24 new C-130J tactical transports
The US government has cleared the possible sale of 24 Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transports to Australia, as Canberra looks to replace and expand its Super Hercules aircraft.
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NewsAirAsia India to merge with Air India Express by end-2023
Air India has kickstarted a review process that will ultimately result in the merger of low-cost carriers Air India Express and AirAsia India, after fully acquiring the latter operator.
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NewsAir New Zealand takes first A321neo configured for domestic operations
Air New Zealand has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo for deployment on domestic services.
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NewsAirAsia exits India business with sale of shares to Tata Group’s Air India
AirAsia Aviation Group has sold its remaining shareholding of its Indian unit to Tata Sons-owned Air India, a move that likely paves the way for an eventual merger with Air India’s low-cost unit, Air India Express.
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NewsPilots did not clarify control after SriLankan A330 inadvertently pushed into descent
Investigators believe a SriLankan Airlines Airbus A330-300 lost considerable altitude during an in-flight upset after one of the pilots nudged the sidestick during cruise, disconnecting the autopilot and pushing the jet into a descent. While the inquiry does not specify the reason for the “sharp nose-down input” by the first ...
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NewsAustralia, South Korea in air-to-air refuelling pact
The air forces of Australia and South Korea have entered an agreement to cooperate on air-to-air refuelling.
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NewsLeonardo tapped for RAAF C-27J avionics upgrade
Leonardo has been tapped to provide avionics upgrade work for the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF’s) fleet of C-27J Spartan tactical transports.
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NewsSIA Engineering widens Q2 loss as costs outpace revenue uptick
SIA Engineering (SIAEC) widened its second-quarter operating loss despite an increase in revenue, as higher operating costs drove up expenses.
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NewsGAMECO completes China’s first 767-300BCF conversion
Chinese MRO provider GAMECO has completed work the country’s first 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF), more than half a year since the widebody conversion line began operations.
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NewsJAL narrows first-half operating loss on surging revenues
Japan Airlines (JAL) narrowed operating losses for the first half of its 2022 financial year to Y4 billion ($38.3 million) from Y142 billion a year earlier, as revenues surged amid a revival in air travel.
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NewsMitsubishi Heavy aerospace business doubles profit as order intake rises
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ (MHI) aircraft, defence and space unit more than doubled its half-year profits, helped by up an uptick in orders at its aerostructures business.
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NewsUS Air Force to retire Japan-based F-15s
Billed as a modernisation effort, the USAF will decommission its older Boeing F-15C/D models currently assigned to an important military hub in Okinawa.
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In depthAviation sector resilient in the face of computer chip shortage
While a global crunch in the supply of semiconductors has impacted other high-tech industries like automotive manufacturing and consumer electronics, the aerospace sector has proven less vulnerable.