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Latin America and Africa key growth markets: China Southern chief
China Southern Airlines says it is working towards becoming a more internationally recognised carrier, as it seeks to capitalise on the growing Chinese economy.
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Tigerair Australia drops SIAEP after defect found on 737
Tigerair Australia has stopped sending aircraft for heavy maintenance at SIA Engineering Philippines after a Boeing 737-800 was grounded for just over three weeks following a heavy check at the MRO operator's Clark facility.
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Medium-haul is best in long-haul, low-cost game: Fernandes
The AirAsia X Group is wary of true long-haul, low-cost services, with a strong preference for focusing on medium-range regional routes.
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OpinionOPINION: Will a GECAS sale be ‘Guinness Peat 2.0’?
Over 20 years since Guinness Peat Aviation’s collapse became a defining moment in the aircraft leasing industry, the prospect of General Electric hiving off the world’s largest lessor, GECAS, could do the same.
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Nearly 4,000 Asia-Pacific flights cancelled Sunday as typhoon hit
The impact of Typhoon Mangkhut on flights in the Asia Pacific region is highlighted in data produced by FlightGlobal, incorporating FlightStats.
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Comac and HNA eye ARJ21 support in Africa
China’s HNA Group and Comac have signed a tentative deal to explore establishing maintenance, material support and training businesses to support potential ARJ21 operators in Africa.
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Chongqing eyes dozen more international route launches this year
Chongqing Jiangbei International airport expects to launch 12 new international routes by the end of this year, bringing its total international routes to 85.
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Guangzhou Baiyun expects to add more US and European routes
Guangzhou Baiyun International airport is eyeing up to 14 new destinations to the United States and Europe over the next three years.
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NewsUS government backs South Korean P-8A buy
The US Department of State has cleared the potential sale of six Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to South Korea.
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HAECO set to delist shares on 29 November
Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering (HAECO) will delist its shares from the Hong Kong stock exchange on 29 November, finalising the company’s takeover by Swire Pacific.
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PICTURES: Bell 505 commences Southeast Asia tour
Bell is conducting a Southeast Asia tour with its Bell 505 helicopter, where the light single has found opportunities in the air taxi, tourism, and training markets.
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ST Engineering to acquire GE's nacelle unit
GE Aviation is to divest its Middle River Aircraft Systems nacelle division to ST Engineering.
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FlightGlobal appoints CMO to capitalize on its unique data and analytics portfolio
FlightGlobal appoints CMO to capitalize on its unique data and analytics portfolio
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Peach to resume all international flights at Osaka Kansai
Peach will resume all international services from Osaka Kansai International airport on 14 September, as more of the airport’s facilities recover from floods that hit it on 4 September.
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Garuda names new chief in leadership shake-up
Garuda Indonesia has named Ari Askhara as its new chief executive on 12 September, replacing Pahala Mansury, while simultaneously replacing most of the company's leadership board.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: How the airline sector changed post-financial crisis
When Lehman Brothers collapsed 10 years ago, it set in motion a financial crisis which was to have a profound impact on air travel.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: How Gulf giants have rethought capacity moves
After their decade of rapid growth left no corner of the globe untouched, the major Gulf carrier have entered an unsettled period, necessitating a more nuanced approach to network development.
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Japan cleared to buy nine additional E-2Ds
The US government has cleared Tokyo to obtain nine additional Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) aircraft.
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SpiceJet to launch dedicated freighter ops on 18 September
India's SpiceJet has taken delivery of its first dedicated freighter aircraft as it plans to start its first cargo services on 18 September.
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AVIC rolls out first FTC-2000G light fighter
AVIC has rolled out the first FTC-2000G, a light combat variant of its FTC-2000 trainer.