Asia Pacific – Page 415
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AnalysisANALYSIS: MRJ looks to defy the doubters
Mitsubishi Aircraft brought its MRJ regional jet mock-up to the Farnborough air show in July 2016, the same one it displayed at Le Bourget in 2015. It held its usual mock-up tour to highlight the features of the Japanese aircraft, but most had seen it before, and it had lost ...
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Opinion
OPINION: Who's afraid of the three Cs?
Concerns that aircraft leasing is headed for a downturn appear to have given way to a more immediate challenge for the industry: cheap Chinese capital, or the three Cs.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: AirAsia knocks on China's door
At the 2016 Farnborough air show, AirAsia talked about setting up a China subsidiary to capture the market's booming demand for air travel. Then, its newly appointed north Asia president, Kathleen Tan, told FlightGlobal that the goal was the venture within 24 months, but warned that Chinese regulations "may take ...
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News
HAL Tejas successfully fires Derby BVR missile
The Hindustan Aernautics (HAL) Tejas light combat aircraft has successfully fired the Rafael Derby beyond-visual-range (BVR) missile.
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SMBC Aviation Capital signals more bond issues ahead
SMBC Aviation Capital is likely to return to the bond market again in the short-term, following its maiden issue last year.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Effects of the ban on China-South Korea group tours
Joanna Lu, Flight Ascend Consultancy's head of advisory in Asia, looks at seat capacity data to assess the impact of China’s curbs on tourists to South Korea
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AnalysisANALYSIS: The 20-year history of global airline alliances
Since the first global alliance was established 20 years ago, these airline groupings have become a central part of the industry and travel offering.
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News
OEMServices wins contract to support Asiana A350s
OEMServices has won a contract to provide component support for Asiana Airlines' Airbus A350-900s.
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AirAsia signs MoU to set up airline in China
AirAsia has signed a memorandum of understanding with two Chinese partners to set up a low-cost carrier in Zhengzhou, China.
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News
FLIGHT TEST: Boeing's 737 Max – the same but different
Test pilot Paul Smith put Boeing's 737 Max 8 through its paces for FlightGlobal, and here gives his verdict
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Opinion
OPINION: The C919 is a tale of dreams and destiny
When the Comac C919 took off into an overcast Shanghai on 5 May, guests at the first flight ceremony burst into cheers and applause. Suppliers and Comac employees hugged and congratulated each other on a job well done, having just witnessed China's aerospace dream take flight.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: China's aerospace dream takes flight with C919
China's aerospace ambitions became airborne on 5 May, as its C919 narrowbody successfully completed a 1h 19min first flight. In a move of unprecedented transparency, the maiden sortie was broadcast live on Chinese television, with a camera positioned behind chief pilot Cai Jun.
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News
Garuda 737 excursion probe highlights wet-weather techniques
Indonesian investigators have highlighted operational requirements for landing on wet runways as part of the inquiry into a Garuda Boeing 737-800 excursion at Yogyakarta.
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Asiana operating profit slides in first quarter
Korean carrier Asiana Airlines' operating profit slipped by more than 26% to W26.3 billion ($23 million) over the first quarter.
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Aviation nearing the peak of the cycle: Pilarski
Aviation is "coming to the peak of the cycle" says Adam Pilarski, senior vice-president, Avitas on the opening day of ISTAT Asia in Hong Kong.
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News
Hong Kong chief delivers pitch to lessors
Hong Kong chief executive CY Leung has opened the ISTAT Asia conference setting out the advantages of the city to the global aircraft leasing sector.
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News
IndiGo tentatively signs for 50 ATRs
Indian operator IndiGo has tentatively signed for 50 ATR 72-600 turboprops as part of a programme to enhance regional connections.
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News
Lion Air to launch three domestic services
Lion Air will launch daily Surabaya-Palembang, Palembang-Medan, and Yogyakarta-Pekanbaru services on 10 May.
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Da Nang opens new international terminal
Da Nang International Airport has opened its new international terminal, with Vietnam Airlines to commence operations there.
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Paid contentINSIGHT FROM FLIGHTGLOBAL: Why Digital Transformation is Unlocking Growth in Air Cargo
After several years of suffering from sluggish growth rates, the air cargo industry is finally on the rise. Demand in global air cargo markets grew by 3.8% in 2016, which was nearly double the industry’s average growth rate over the last five years. However, our article discusses one of the ...