Asia Pacific – Page 407
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Drone collision suspected after TB10 damaged
Australian investigators are examining a Socata TB10 light aircraft to establish whether it struck an unmanned aerial vehicle during approach to Parafield airport in northern Adelaide.
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US, Australia conclude secretive hypersonic flight series
The United States and Australia have concluded a series of hypersonic test flights at the Woomera test range in South Australia.
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Thailand orders eight additional T-50TH trainers
Updated: Corrected to reflect that while cabinet has confirmed acquisition, formal contract signing has yet to occur.
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Lion Group MRO arm gains FAA certification for 737 repairs
Lion Air Group's MRO unit, Batam Aero Technic (BAT), has been certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration as a Part 145 repair station for the Boeing 737.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: IndiGo plans long-haul play with Air India acquisition
Air India could cease to exist in the near future should the Indian government go through with plans to privatise the loss-making carrier. So far, low-cost carrier IndiGo has been the most vocal about its interest in Air India.
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Leslie Thng appointed as new Vistara chief
Leslie Thng will succeed Yeoh Phee Teik as the chief executive of Vistara in October.
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Intrepid to repay $120m notes after closing A330s financing
Intrepid Aviation is set to repay its $120 million 8.25% senior unsecured notes after securing a portfolio financing on three Airbus A330-300s leased to Turkish Airlines.
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Virgin Australia seeks Samoa rights
Virgin Australia has signaled that it will mount its own services to Samoa following the end of its Virgin Samoa joint venture with the Samoan government in November.
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Fiji Airways to help launch new Samoan carrier
Fiji Airways has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Samoan government that is expected to lead to the launch of a carrier to replace Virgin Samoa later this year.
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GippsAero GA10 gains CASA, FAA certification
Mahindra Aerospace's Australian GippsAero unit has received certification for its GA10 aircraft from both Australian and US regulators.
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Comac gains ARJ21 production certificate
Comac has received the production certificate for its ARJ21-700 regional jet, more than 2.5 years after the aircraft received type certification.
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Boeing, China Airlines ink MoU for maintenance and engineering
Boeing and China Airlines have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the development of the Taiwanese carrier's capabilities to service Boeing products.
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VietJet in sale-and-leaseback for four A321s with GOAL
German Operating Aircraft Leasing (GOAL) has entered into a sale-and-leaseback deal for four new Airbus A321s that will be delivered to Vietnamese low-cost carrier VietJet Air later this year.
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IndiGo plans long-haul low-cost with Air India deal
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has explained its intention to acquire the international operations of Air India and its Air India Express subsidiary, with the aim of building them into long-haul low-cost operations.
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China Eastern to base up to 200 aircraft at new Beijing airport
China Eastern Airlines will base 150 to 200 aircraft at the upcoming Beijing Daxing airport, as it attempts to get a slice of the lucrative market out of China's capital.
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Airbus C295 MPA to visit five Asian nations
Airbus Defence and Space has commenced a two week demonstration tour in the Asia-Pacific with its C295 maritime surveillance aircraft (MSA).
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Trent turbine troubles ground Thai 787s
Thai Airways International has grounded part of its Boeing 787-8 fleet owing to turbine replacement issues with the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine.
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Honeywell upgrades avionics repair capability in China
Honeywell Avionics Shanghai has upgraded its product repair capabilities to provide faster repairs and more effective technical support for its Chinese customers.
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Chinese state company agrees order for 140 Airbus jets
China's state aviation supply firm has reached an agreement covering purchase of 140 Airbus jets including 40 A350s.