Asia Pacific – Page 470
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NewsDUBAI: India's Jet emerges as customer for 75 Max 8s
India's Jet Airways has been identified as the customer behind a previously unattributed order for Boeing 737 Max 8s.
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ATSB to raise crashed Pel-Air Westwind jet from ocean
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) will raise an Israel Aerospace Industries 1124A Westwind that crashed near Norfolk Island in 2009 as part of a re-opened and controversial accident investigation.
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CALC delivers first A320 to China Eastern
China Aircraft Leasing (CALC) has delivered an Airbus A320 to China Eastern Airlines, the first of a six aircraft deal signed in July.
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DUBAI: Customer sought for AVIC’s new stealth fighter
Chinese airframer AVIC has delivered a shock at Dubai by revealing a surprising level of detail about its proposed FC-31 Gyrfalcon fifth-generation multi-role fighter, even though the type has yet to secure a launch customer.
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DUBAI: Pakistan keeps mum on first JF-17 buyer
Kamra-based Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) is staying tight-lipped on the identity of the first international customer for its JF-17 Thunder fighter, but says marketing efforts for the single-engined type are going well.
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DUBAI: Kawasaki talks up its aerospace portfolio
Plans by Japan to loosen export controls for defence equipment have prompted Japanese firm Kawasaki to make its first appearance at the Dubai air show.
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DUBAI: Martin Jetpack rockets in for Dubai premiere
New Zealand firm Martin Aircraft is eyeing the sales opportunities for its developmental one-man jetpack in the Middle East.
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PICTURES: Australia completes KC-30A tanker trials with F-35A
The Royal Australian Air Force has completed refuelling trials involving one of its Airbus Defence & Space A330 multi-role tanker transports and the Lockheed Martin F-35A.
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MRJ progresses towards first flight next week
Mitsubishi Aircraft says it has simulated various scenarios on its engineering flight simulator in preparation for the MRJ regional jet’s maiden sortie, and that results thus far have proved promising.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: SIA pulls Tigerair out of the jungle
Singapore Airlines (SIA) offer to de-list unit Tigerair is the final piece in the group’s ambition of building a true portfolio operation, and will end years of misery at the ill-fated low-cost carrier.
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SIA launches takeover offer for Tigerair
Singapore Airlines has made an offer to buyout shareholders of low-cost unit Tigerair, which would allow it to be further integrated into the SIA Group.
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Airbus eyes the wide game in China
Airbus expects strong demand for widebody aircraft in China, as Chinese carriers work on their fleet plans for the next five years.
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NewsAir New Zealand signs for 15 ATR 72s
Air New Zealand has signed a firm agreement for 15 new ATR 72-600s, in a deal worth $375 million at list prices.
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Lufthansa Technik wins more MRO business from GoAir
Indian budget carrier GoAir has expanded its engine overhaul agreement with Lufthansa Technik.
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ANALYSIS: Comac reveals its Chinese dream
When Comac rolled out the first C919 flight test aircraft on Monday, it was clearly aware of the long road ahead, faced with getting the jet airborne, certificated and delivered.
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Air France-KLM's Chinese component shop gains European approval
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance's components repair shop in Shanghai has been granted EASA approval.
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Shaheen 737 heavily damaged during landing
A Boeing 737-400 aircraft operated by Pakistani carrier Shaheen Air International has suffered severe damage upon landing at Allama Iqbal International airport in Lahore.
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NewsPICTURES: Malaysia Airlines to introduce new business class seats
Malaysia Airlines will introduce a new business class seat on all 15 of its Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
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Capital Airlines seeks to operate China-Birmingham services
Capital Airlines has filed an application with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) seeking to operate services to Birmingham.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: When will IPO window close for emerging LCCs?
When IndiGo's parent Interglobe Aviation launched its long-awaited initial public offering in late October, in many ways it typified airline listings which have or are poised to come to market.