Asia Pacific – Page 332
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AVIC assembles first centre wing box for MA700
Avic has completed the first centre wing box for the MA700 turboprop airliner, which will form part of the static test aircraft designated 10001.
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Lack of spares grounds 15 Air India jets: New Delhi
The Indian government has revealed that 15 aircraft from Air India's fleet have been grounded due to lack of engines and spares.
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China Southern and Finnair aim to codeshare from April
China Southern Airlines and Finnair have signed a memorandum of understanding to start codesharing from next April, after securing the necessary regulatory approvals.
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Surion resumes flight as KAI eyes KAH development
The South Korean Army has lifted the grounding of the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KAH-1 Surion helicopter that followed the fatal crash of a variant operated by the marines in July.
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AVIC’s Wing Loong ID UAV takes flight
AVIC has conducted the maiden flight of its development Wing Loong ID UAV, a type targeted at the export market.
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CALC exercises options to buy 25 more 737 Max jets
China Aircraft Leasing has announced that it has exercised purchase options for the order of 25 new Boeing 737 Max aircraft.
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AirAsia India set to serve Mumbai as it adds 20th aircraft
AirAsia India is set to launch Bengaluru-Mumbai service next month as it adds its 20th aircraft to its fleet.
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MRJ set to start type certification testing in 2019
Mitsubishi Aircraft has passed a major milestone that should allow it to commence certification flight testing for the MRJ90 regional jet next year, while work on the design of the smaller MRJ70 is underway.
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Biman seeks to lease two 777-300ERs
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has issued a tender seeking to lease two Boeing 777-300ERs, which may include mid-life aircraft.
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Mitsubishi Aircraft seeks to have Bombardier lawsuit dismissed
Mitsubishi Aircraft’s US unit has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought by Bombardier alleging that the Japanese airframer poached key staff and trade secrets related to aircraft certification.
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PICTURE: Delivery first for Japanese-owned HondaJet Elite
Honda Aircraft has delivered the first HondaJet Elite to a Japanese customer.
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PICTURE: Airbus delivers 400th China-assembled A320
The 400th A320-family aircraft produced by Airbus’s Chinese assembly plant in Tianjin has been delivered to the nation’s flag carrier Air China.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Lion founder Rusdi Kirana wants to cut Boeing ties
Lion Air founder Rusdi Kirana is furious with Boeing over how it handled the airline's recent 737 Max 8 crash, and says he is determined to cancel the group's massive order for the type, even if it means going to court.
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Cebu Pacific expects A321neo delivery in Q1 2019
Cebu Pacific Air has confirmed that it expects to take delivery of its first Airbus A321neo in the first quarter of 2019, as it received its final A321ceo.
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Adelaide airport takes A$50m sustainability-linked loan from ANZ
Adelaide airport has taken out Australia’s first sustainability-linked loan, a A$50 million ($35.6 million) facility from ANZ Banking Group that incentivises it to improve its environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.
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PICTURE: Eastar Jet takes delivery of its first 737 Max 8
South Korean leisure carrier Eastar Jet has become the first carrier in the country to take delivery of a Boeing 737 Max 8.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Airline start-ups and failures 2018
A round-up of 2018's start-up carriers and those airlines that suspended, ceased operations or entered formal restructuring during the year
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Boeing lifts India aircraft forecast to 2,300 jets
Boeing is forecasting that India will require 2,300 new aircraft over the next 20 years, raising the figure from last year's forecast of 2,100 aircraft, and 2016's 1,850 aircraft.
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Wells Fargo adds $200m to Avolon revolver
Wells Fargo Bank has provided $200 million to a revolving loan facility for aircraft lessor Avolon, taking the total of the facility to $2.19 billion.
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MHIAEL eyes growth through engine component, MRO work
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Aero Engines (MHIAEL) sees a twin path for growth, as it contributes high value parts to major engine programmes, and looks to expand its MRO operations.