Asia Pacific – Page 305
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Virgin Australia reviews network as it issues profit warning
Virgin Australia is reviewing its network as weakening demand in the domestic market is expected to drive it to an underlying pre-tax loss of at least A$35 million ($24.1 million) for the year to 30 June.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Australia takes its Tigers to sea
The Australian Army has entered a new era with the deployment of four Airbus Helicopters Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters aboard the navy's HMAS Canberra as part of the vessel’s voyage through Southeast Asia.
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DOT tentatively awards new Haneda daytime flights
The US Department of Transportation has tentatively awarded 12 new daytime slots for Tokyo Haneda service to four US carriers.
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ATSB asks ICAO to review lighting guidance for wide runways
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has recommended that ICAO review its guidance for centreline lighting on runways wider than 50m after completing its investigation into a runway excursion incident at Darwin airport on 6 December 2016.
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NewsBoeing completes software update, tests for 737 Max
Boeing has completed the software update development of the troubled Boeing 737 Max, and is now working the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to schedule its certification test flight.
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NewsWeaker yields drag Thai Airways to first quarter loss
Thai Airways International posted an operating loss of Bt828 million ($26.2 million) for the first quarter of 2019, as weaker passenger yields reversed its previous corresponding profit of Bt2.72 billion.
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ST Engineering Aerospace Q1 profit down 8%
ST Engineering Aerospace posted an operating profit of S$63.9 million ($46.7 million) in the first three months of the year, a drop of 7.9% from the same period a year ago.
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PICTURE: Australian state to buy 737 Fireliner
Coulson Aviation has signed a landmark deal to sell a Boeing 737-300 modified for firebombing duties to the state government of New South Wales in Australia.
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Bangkok Airways first quarter profit down 22%
Bangkok Airways posted a 22% decline in its first quarter operating profit to Bt870 million ($27.6 million) as expenses rose faster than revenue.
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AirAsia renews push for MAVCOM to intervene in airport dispute
AirAsia and AirAsia X are seeking a court order to compel Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) to adjudicate their long-running dispute with Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB).
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: VTOL UAV makers zero in on naval requirements
UAV makers see significant potential in the Asia-Pacific for small, unmanned vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) systems that can be deployed from warships.
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Airline Business
ANALYSIS: Global uncertainty leaves its mark on air cargo demand
Airlines across the world are experiencing what they hope will prove to be a minor diversion from the positive air-cargo demand trend seen over the past three years.
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News
Seoul re-issues RFP for 12 ASW helicopters
Seoul has issued a second request for proposals (RFP) in its effort acquire 12 rotorcraft under its Maritime Operation Helicopters requirement, after the first RFP fell through owing to a lack of bidders.
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Jet Airways CFO resigns
Jet Airways’ chief financial officer and deputy chief executive Amit Agarwal resigned from the airline on 13 May.
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Air Arabia to open Kyrgyzstan services
Middle Eastern budget carrier Air Arabia is to open services to the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek, later this year.
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NewsNok Air Q1 loss balloons as fleet shrinks
Nok Air reported a consolidated net loss of Bt391 million ($12.4 million) in the first quarter, which it blamed on the low season and a reduction in its fleet size under its turnaround plan.
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PICTURES: India receives first of 22 AH-64E Apaches
The Indian Air Force has taken delivery of its first Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.
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Honeywell, Lufthansa Technik expand A350 MRO partnership
Honeywell components will soon be more accessible to Airbus A350 customers in Asia-Pacific through an expanded partnership with Lufthansa Technik (LHT).
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Thai AirAsia parent Q1 operating profit halves
The parent company of Thai Airasia, Asia Aviation, first quarter operating profit fell 46% to Bt1.1 billion ($34.7 million).