Asia Pacific – Page 59
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NewsThai cargo start-up Pattaya secures air operator’s certificate
Thai regional start-up carrier Pattaya Airways has secured its air operator’s certificate from the country’s civil aviation regulator. Pattaya Airways took delivery of its initial aircraft (HS-PAW) earlier this year, an ATR 72-500 freighter, and added a second (HS-PAV) shortly afterwards. It is aiming to build a fleet of five ...
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NewsUSAF F-22s, RAAF F-35s in joint “hot-pit” refuelling exercise
Stealth fighters from the US Air Force (USAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have conducted a joint “hot-pit” refuelling exercise.
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NewsCebu Pacific in it for the long term with PW1100G
Cebu Pacific sees challenges relating to the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G easing and is confident in the long-term outlook for the troubled powerplant.
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NewsB-2 sinks roll-on/roll-off vessel in Gulf of Mexico test
The US Air Force is honing its ability to deliver low-cost anti-ship strikes from the Northrop Grumman B-2 stealth bomber through its QUICKSINK programme.
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NewsFiji Airways plans direct flight to Dallas Fort Worth
Fiji Airways has announced the launch of a new Nadi-Dallas Fort Worth route, the first direct connection between the pair.
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NewsBritish Airways to suspend Beijing route as Russian airspace closure persists
Oneworld alliance carrier British Airways is suspending services to the Chinese capital from the beginning of the winter season. The airline says the decision, which takes effect from 26 October, affects flights through to November 2025. British Airways is unable to use Russian airspace, which would offer the shortest flightpath ...
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Airline BusinessCathay ‘firmly turning the page’ on pandemic past with billion-dollar investments
Despite a dip in profitability, Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific group is decidedly more optimistic about its future prospects now, as it makes significant investments in fleet and cabin products.
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NewsCebu Pacific sees operating profits rise in first half
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific Air saw operating profits rise 44% in the first six months of 2024, on the back of stronger revenues.
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NewsKorean signs Asiana cargo sale agreement with Air Incheon
Korean Air has signed a “basic business sale agreement” with Air Incheon for the Asiana Airlines cargo business.
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NewsQantas docks ex-CEO Joyce’s final payout as report bares ‘considerable’ brand damage
The board of Qantas will cut former chief executive Alan Joyce’s final renumeration by more than A$9.2 million ($6 million), contending that some of his leadership decisions caused “considerable harm” to the airline’s reputation.
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NewsHigher fuel, manpower costs dent Korean Air Q2 profits
Korean Air reported a drop in its second-quarter operating profit, despite posting record revenues on the back of strong passenger and cargo demand.
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NewsAircraft engine work drives first quarter revenues at IHI, MHI
The aerospace units of Japanese bellwethers IHI and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries have posted stronger first quarter revenues.
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NewsCathay picks A330neo as future mid-sized widebody in 30-aircraft deal
Cathay Pacific has selected the Airbus A330-900 as its new mid-sized widebody replacement, after placing a firm order for 30 new aircraft with rights for another 30.
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NewsScoot to grow regional network as more E2s enter fleet
Scoot will take delivery of its third and fourth Embraer E190-E2 in September and October, as it adds two destinations to its Southeast Asian network.
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NewsSupply chain woes ‘significant’, but Singapore-based carriers remain ‘poised for growth’: consultancy
A new report from Alton Aviation Consultancy on the Singapore aviation sector has warned that supply chain issues – including a shortage of jets – are likely to persist into the medium term, even as the country’s airlines remain “poised for growth”.
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NewsIndiGo reveals new business class product with Recaro as seat supplier
IndiGo has officially unveiled its new business-class product, picking Recaro as its supplier for the new seats that will be found on new Airbus A321neos.
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NewsRoyal Air Maroc revisits Beijing route after pandemic wrecked previous launch
Oneworld alliance carrier Royal Air Maroc is restarting a service to Beijing after the pandemic forced it to abandon the route just weeks after a previous launch attempt. Royal Air Maroc opened the connection in January 2020 but withdrew after a few weeks as the outbreak of Covid-19 started disrupting ...
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NewsBearing seizure likely caused nose-wheel loss on Taipei-bound Scoot 787
Investigators have pointed to a seizure in the inboard bearing of a Scoot Boeing 787-9’s nose gear as a likely reason for detachment of its left-hand nose wheel.
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NewsNorse claims first Norway-Australia nonstop with chartered 787-9 flight to Darwin
Norse Atlantic Airways has conducted a service between Oslo Gardermoen and Darwin, claiming the first nonstop flight between Norway and Australia. The long-haul budget carrier operated the charter flight with a Boeing 787-9 (LN-FNB) – powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines – which took off at about 06:50 on 3 ...
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NewsMode confusion led to sharp descent of Alliance E190
An Embraer E190 operated by Alliance Airways sustained a sharp descent close to terrain owing to the crew’s mode confusion.