Asia Pacific – Page 458
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GMF to conduct heavy checks on three AirAsia X A330s
AirAsia X has selected Indonesia' GMF AeroAsia to perform MRO work on three of its Airbus A330-300s.
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ROUTES: Philippines AirAsia targets profitability in 2016
Philippines AirAsia expects to report a profit in 2016, despite facing slots constraints and stiff competition in Manila.
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ROUTES: Infrastructure woes limit Asian airlines' growth
Airline executives speaking in a panel discussion at the Routes Asia Strategy Summit have highlighted Infrastructure constraints as one of the largest headaches for carriers in Asia.
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ROUTES: New government to decide on second Manila airport
The Philippine transport ministry says the location of a second airport in Manila will “soon” be made known, and the target is for the airport to be operational in the next 10 to 15 years.
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Jet Airways 737 suffers landing gear collapse in Mumbai
A Boeing 737-900 operated by Jet Airways suffered a main landing gear collapse after arriving at Mumbai International airport on the evening of 3 March.
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Tigerair Australia A320 in cabin fume incident
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating a cabin fume incident involving a Tigerair Australia Airbus A320 on 1 March.
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Airbus chief discusses China production strategy
Airbus will spare no effort to be the dominant player in China, with its president and CEO pledging a personal commitment to the manufacturer’ partnerships in the country.
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Air NZ MRO unit in ATR maintenance deal with Air Calédonie
Air New Zealand has signed an agreement to provide turboprop maintenance with Air Calédonie.
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PICTURE: Singapore Airlines takes delivery of its first A350-900
Singapore Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900, with the aircraft ferrying into Singapore Changi airport from Toulouse on 3 March.
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Alliance Airlines considering switch to NZ AOC
Australia’s Alliance Airlines could switch its aircraft onto a New Zealand air operator’s certificate owing to headaches in dealing with Australia’s air safety regulator.
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ISTAT: Lessors urge for bespoke aircraft valuations
Aircraft appraisals should take more tailored approaches towards aircraft valuations, senior leasing executives suggested during a panel discussion at the ISTAT Americas conference in Phoenix on 1 March.
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A350 slot constraints pose challenge for Airbus in China
The lack of early available delivery slots for the Airbus A350 is a major challenge for the manufacturer as it pitches the type to Chinese customers.
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Airbus: 'Very reliable' PW-powered A320neo by mid-2016
Airbus plans to resolve issues with the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G powerplant by mid-2016, which will allow Qatar Airways to start taking delivery of its A320neos.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Air NZ plays to its strengths as competition rises
Air New Zealand’s record profits are under threat as Qantas and partners Emirates and American Airlines circle Middle Earth, but the carrier remains well positioned against any further onslaught from the three carriers.
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ISTAT: Rolls-Royce dedicates team to easing aircraft transitions
Rolls-Royce is creating a new team of 10 people charged with facilitating transitions of aircraft with mature engines to other operators, having identified this as a priority for leasing customers.
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ISTAT: Lessor SMBC flags Korea's potential in aircraft financing
SMBC Aviation Capital chief executive Peter Barrett has highlighted the potential offered by South Korean and Taiwanese capital as sources of aircraft finance.
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Mitsubishi X-2 performing well in taxi tests
The Mitsubishi X-2 fighter technology demonstrator is performing well in taxi trials, and is on track for a first flight in the next few weeks.
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HELI-EXPO: Japan prefecture orders single Bell 412EPI
Japan’s Aichi prefecture has signed a purchase agreement for a single Bell 412EPI that will serve in the fire fighting and disaster relief missions.
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HELI-EXPO: China property firm in LOI for 10 Bell 525s
China’s Guangxi Diwang Group has signed a letter of intent for 10 Bell 525 relentless super-medium helicopters.
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CDB Leasing files for Hong Kong IPO
China Development Bank Financial Leasing has filed its application for a proposed initial public offering on the Hong Kong bourse.