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GMF AeroAsia ink MRO pacts with AFI KLM E&M, CFM
GMF AeroAsia signed a cooperation agreement with Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) to be the latter’s preferred choice of MRO on Airbus and Boeing widebodies, as well as on components.
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Indonesia to extend VAT relief to leased aircraft
Indonesia is close to extending its value added tax (VAT) relief to imported leased aircraft as a measure aimed at lowering airline's operating costs.
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HK Express to fly Hong Kong-Okinawa
Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier HK Express will launch Hong Kong-Okinawa flights on 26 September, becoming the third Hong Kong airline to fly the route.
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Court pushes for quick resolution of Jet Airways insolvency
India's National Company Law Tribunal is pushing for the corporate insolvency resolution process for Jet Airways to be fast-tracked, citing the national importance of the matter.
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Etihad conditions prompted SBI to start Jet insolvency process
State Bank of India (SBI) cites conditions sought by Etihad Airways in relation to its potential investment in grounded carrier Jet Airways as requiring it to move the process into insolvency proceedings.
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EVA Air estimates NT$250m loss as cabin crew strike persists
EVA Air is expecting revenue losses to the tune of NT$250 million ($8.04 million), a day after its cabin crew went on strike over pay and working conditions.
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AnalysisAirbus wins order race – but Boeing steals the show
Boeing won a key battle, if not the war, at this year’s Paris air show. Airbus marked its 50th anniversary by disclosing more business than its Seattle rival, but the event will ultimately be remembered for a show-stopping order from IAG that is set to revive the grounded 737 Max programme.
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Subaru Bell 412EPX gets launch customer
Subaru and Bell Helicopter have clinched their first customer for the Subaru Bell 412EPX helicopter, with the Japan National Police Agency placing an order for one rotorcraft.
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FAA prohibits US carriers from flying over Iranian airspace
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an emergency order prohibiting US carriers from flying in the overwater area of Iranian-controlled airspace until further notice.
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Malindo Air 737 in Bandung runway excursion
A Malindo Air Boeing 737-800 was involved in a runway excursion at Bandung Husein Sastranegara airport on 20 June.
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Kochi to close during day for four months for runway upgrade
Airlines flying into Cochin International airport during the day will have to adjust their schedules for a four-month period from November to March to accommodate runway resurfacing work.
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Alliance Airlines tips 25% rise in full-year profit
Australian carrier Alliance Airlines expects its full year profit before tax to come in above A$32.5 million ($22.5 million), about 25% higher than its result for the previous financial year.
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Flights cancelled as EVA Air cabin crew strike
EVA Air cabin crew have gone on strike over pay and working conditions after the latest round of negotiations with airline management reached an impasse.
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Podcast
PODCAST: Airline Business at Paris air show 2019 – wrap-up
Join Airline Business managing editor Lewis Harper and executive editor Graham Dunn as they take you through all the key airline-related developments at this year’s Paris air show.
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Delta extends equity partnerships to Korean Air
Delta Air Lines has extended its equity partnership model to Korean Air, buying a 4.3% stake in the carrier's parent Hanjin-KAL.
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Chinese carriers seek rights to fly new routes to Japan, Korea
Air China, Juneyao Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines are among five airlines have filed applications with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) to start new routes to six points in Japan.
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NewsPARIS: JF-17 Block III to have first flight by year-end
The Block III version of the Chengdu/Pakistan Aeronautical Complex JF-17 fighter will have its first flight before the end of 2019.
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Singapore investigates drone sightings near Changi airport
Singapore Changi airport was forced to temporarily suspend operations from one runway late on 18 June after confirmed sightings of a drone operating in the vicinity.
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Hainan launches Xian-Osaka Kansai
Hainan Airlines will begin operating thrice-weekly flights between Xian and Osaka Kansai on 1 July.
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Philippines AirAsia vice-chairman reportedly set to up stake
Philippines AirAsia (PAA) vice-chairman Michael Romero is said to be raising his stake in the low-cost carrier by acquiring the stakes held by two other shareholders.