Asia Pacific – Page 406
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Air accident reports issued January-June 2017
A little more than a year after the 19 May 2016 loss of an EgyptAir Airbus A320 over the Mediterranean Sea, Egyptian authorities have offered no data beyond some basic facts that came to light in the first few weeks.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Airline safety record continues to improve
This year’s first six months have again smashed the record for safe airline performance worldwide. What other commercial transport mode can claim that in the first half of 2017 – globally – there have been only six fatal accidents, and the total death toll was 16?
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News
Training aircraft struck bat, not drone: inquiry
Australian investigators have concluded that a light training aircraft collided with fruit bat, rather than a drone, during an approach to Parafield airport.
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Bombardier delivers first dual-class 86-seat Q400
Bombardier has delivered its first dual-class 86-seat Q400 turboprop, handing over the aircraft to Philippine Airlines on 20 July.
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Delhi outlines need for seven SIGINT aircraft
Delhi has issued a request for information (RFI) for seven signals intelligence (SIGINT) and communications jamming aircraft.
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Avation places remaining 2017 ATR 72 deliveries
Avation has placed all of its remaining new aircraft deliveries for this year after signing a conditional deal to lease three ATR 72-600s to Mandarin Airlines.
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Chinese CH-5 UAV ready for international sales
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) CH-5 UAV is ready for the international arms market, following the maiden flight of the type's first production model.
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Cebu Pacific keen on Tokyo Haneda rights
Cebu Pacific is looking to expand its operations in Japan, on the back of strong demand.
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Manila set to receive two Cessna 208B ISR aircraft
The Philippine air force is on the verge of receiving two Cessna 208B Caravans equipped for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaisance (ISR) missions.
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Cathay's first half operating performance 'disappointing': Hogg
Cathay Pacific chief executive Rupert Hogg says the airline's operating performance during the first half of the year was "disappointing" due to the challenging competitive environment.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Winter is coming for Russia-Thailand capacity
Russian tourism arrivals in Thailand rose sharply in early 2017, but airline capacity between the two nations shows no immediate signs of returning to the glory days of 2009-2015.
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News
PICTURE: Indonesian 737 freighter in Papua runway excursion
A Boeing 737-300 Freighter operated by Tri MG Airlines suffered a runway excursion at Wamena on 18 July.
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Water heater soldering issue led to smoke on TransAsia A320
A soldering issue on a circuit board in a water heater led to smoke incident aboard a TransAsia Airways Airbus A320 on 24 July 2016.
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KAI reels under prosecution raids
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is reeling following raids by state prosecutors of its offices and those of key suppliers.
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Garuda launches Makassar-Raha service
Garuda Indonesia launched a thrice-weekly Makassar-Raha service on 17 July.
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Tianjin Airlines makes push into Australia, Russia
Tianjin Airlines has applied to launch services into Australia and Russia.
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GST change adds to IndiGo's A320neo engine woes
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has grounded seven of its Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-powered Airbus A320neos, with reports suggesting that a tax change is delaying replacement powerplants.
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AAPA highlights government role in infrastructure planning
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines has highlighted the important role of governments in ensuring that a country has sufficient aviation infrastructure to meet the expected passenger traffic growth.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Lion's MRO arm plans aggressive expansion
From its base in a secluded area of Batam's Hang Nadim International airport, Lion Air Group's Batam Aero Technic is aiming to become one of Asia's leading MROs.
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US approves new systems for Australian Super Hornets
The US State Department has approved a potential electronics upgarde for Canberra's fleet of 24 Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter aircraft.