Asia Pacific – Page 45
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NewsUSA clears possible South Korea F-15K upgrade package
The US government has cleared a possible upgrade programme for South Korea’s fleet of Boeing F-15K ‘Slam Eagle’ fighters.
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NewsChina unveils new ‘swarm carrier’ UAV at Zhuhai air show
The Jetank heavy uncrewed aerial vehicle, produced by Chinese state aerospace corporation AVIC, can carry a full load of conventional armaments or be used to deploy so-called swarms of smaller drones.
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NewsLong-range bomber use in Taiwan war could spur Chinese nuclear strike: Rand
A think tank report suggests that US long-range strikes, including the use of strategic bombers, could push China to cross the nuclear threshold in the event of a conflict between the two nations.
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Airline BusinessA year on, supply chain woes continue to haunt Asia-Pacific carriers
Airline leaders of several Asia-Pacific carriers have lamented a long-drawn battle against supply chain issues, calling for greater collaboration and for industry associations to “take up the issue”.
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NewsEmbraer, Indonesian Aerospace to explore areas of collaboration
Embraer and Indonesian Aerospace have entered an agreement for collaboration in commercial aviation.
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NewsBangkok Airways to wet lease aircraft for international capacity boost
Bangkok Airways is to wet lease a pair of Airbus narrowbodies from French operator Amelia to provide capacity boost for its international operations.
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NewsFormer Lion Air CEO appointed to lead Garuda
Garuda Indonesia has confirmed the appointment of Wamildan Tsani Panjaitan – the former interim chief exeutive of low-cost operator Lion Air – as its new CEO.
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NewsPL-15E at Zhuhai suggests China squeezing more missiles into stealth jets
Images from China’s Zhuhai air show suggest that Beijing may be trying to squeeze more missiles into the weapons bays of its stealth fighters, as it also bolsters its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities.
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NewsBoeing Defence Australia secures local production authority
Boeing Defence Australia has received authority to produce aerospace parts locally in support of the Australian Defence Force.
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NewsHainan unit Urumqi Air no longer C919 customer following order rejig
Hainan Airlines group has adjusted its Comac aircraft order, with unit Urumqi Air to no longer take delivery of 30 C919s.
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NewsQantas A380 operated 34 cycles with lost tool in engine
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has underlined the risk of foreign object debris after a Qantas Airways A380 operated 34 cycles with a turning tool in an engine.
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NewsEHang completes eVTOL test flights with solid-state lithium batteries
EHang’s EH216-S autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) has completed its first test flight using solid-state lithium batteries.
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NewsPhilippine carriers warn of revenue pressures as profitability streak continues
Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific reported a drop in their third-quarter earnings – despite seeing passenger volume growth – as they warned of “pressures” from falling yields and rising costs.
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NewsSpiceJet to add more routes after ‘milestone’ settlement to secure 13 Q400s
Restructuring Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet will add more flights using reactivated De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400s after disclosing a settlement to take ownership of 13 of the twin-turboprops.
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NewsL3Harris prepares F-16’s Viper Shield EW system for flight-tests
L3Harris is anticipating the launch of a flight-test campaign involving its Viper Shield electronic warfare (EW) system – technology that will play a key role in protecting new Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters operated by nations including Bahrain.
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NewsRoyal Brunei seeks India, North Asia network opportunity
Royal Brunei Airlines eyes network opportunities in North Asia and India, as it looks to “key regions” for future network growth.
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NewsSouth Korea launches short take-off Gray Eagle UAV from amphibious assault ship
In a first of its kind flight, a General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Gray Eagle short take-off and landing uncrewed aircraft has launched from a South Korean amphibious assault ship, the equivalent of a light aircraft carrier
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NewsJapanese carriers flag continued imbalance in Mainland China recovery
Japan’s two largest carriers are seeing slower-than-expected recovery on their Mainland China network, echoing a sentiment made a year ago in the aftermath of the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
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NewsLion Air becomes first low-cost member of AAPA
Indonesian low-cost carrier Lion Air has joined the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), becoming the first low-cost carrier to enter the grouping.
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NewsSoutheast Asia works towards ‘net-zero’ ambition
Southeast Asia is working towards ‘net zero’ carbon emissions in aviation by 2050, but government policy will be essential to fulfilling this ambition.