Asia Pacific – Page 6
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NewsMunicipal government entity to take 20% of Shenzhen Airlines under equity financing plan
China’s Shenzhen Airlines is to receive an initial capital injection for a proposed equity financing, following the selection of a candidate investor identified as Shenzhen Kunhang Investment Partnership. Kunhang Investment is a Chinese enterprise controlled by the state-owned assets supervision commission of the Shenzhen municipal government. Air China already holds ...
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NewsPhilippine Airlines receives first A350-1000
Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of the first of nine Airbus A350-1000s, as it fleet expansion programme gets underway. The aircraft, registered RP-C3510, arrived at PAL’s Manila hub on 20 December. The carrier, which also operates the smaller -900, is the first Southeast Asian operator of the type. ...
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NewsHanwha Systems wins F-15 cockpit display contract from Boeing
Boeing has selected South Korea’s Hanwha Systems to provide the Eagle Large Area Display for Seoul’s F-15K fleet and the US Air Force’s F-15EX, marking the Korean manufacturer’s first export of digital avionics equipment.
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NewsKAI secures contract for KF-21 strike capabilities
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has secured a W686 billion ($465 million) contract from Seoul’s defence procurement agency to expand the KF-21 fighter’s weapons capability beyond air-to-air systems, with air-to-ground testing now accelerated to early 2027.
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NewsUSA approves $11.1bn Taiwan arms package including loitering munitions
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has outlined eight potential defence equipment sales to Taiwan totalling $11.1 billion, including $1.1 billion worth of Anduril loitering munitions and $96 million in spare parts for Bell AH-1W Cobra attack helicopters.
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NewsAirbus confirms expanded A350-1000 agreement with China Airlines
Airbus has confirmed an expanded order for A350-1000s, comprising five additional jets, from Taiwanese carrier China Airlines. China Airlines had recently disclosed approval for a plan to take 16 more widebody aircraft, comprising five A350-1000s and five Boeing 777-9s along with four 777-8Fs and two 777Fs. Airbus says the A350-1000 ...
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NewsFinnair marks foray into Australia with one-stop flights in 2026
Finnair will be launching one-stop flights to Melbourne in 2026, marking the first time the Helsinki-based carrier is operating to Australia with its own metal.
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NewsNatilus expects more LCCs to follow SpiceJet’s bet on blended-wing body aircraft
Indian carrier SpiceJet has signed a conditional purchase agreement for 100 of Natilus’s blended-wing body aircraft, marking the first passenger airline to signal strong interest in the conceptual jet.
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NewsIndia stands up second squadron of MH-60Rs
The Indian navy has stood up its second squadron of Sikorsky MH-60R naval combat helicopters.
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NewsRAAF C-130J fleet achieves FOC with Block 8.1 upgrade
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has achieved Final Operational Capability for its upgraded C-130J tactical transport fleet, with 12 aircraft brought to the Block 8.1 configuration under the AIR 5440 programme. The improvements enhance reliability and readiness ahead of new aircraft deliveries later this decade.
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NewsNew four-engined Chinese tactical transport spotted in flight
A new four-engined military transport aircraft, believed to be the AVIC Y-30, has been photographed in flight over China, revealing design characteristics that appear partially influenced by the Airbus A400M.
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AnalysisChina reveals first flight of stealthy CH-7 UAV for long-range targeting mission
The tailless uncrewed jet contains several features associated with low-observable aircraft and is believed to play a role in the development of kill chains for the Chinese military.
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NewsC-130J 'uniquely positioned' for India's Medium Transport Aircraft need, Lockheed Martin says
Lockheed Martin is confident that its C-130J is best placed to meet the Indian air force’s Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) requirement, with the US company highlighting its existing relationship with the nation’s defence industrial base.
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NewsBAE Systems to supply updated IFF system for Seoul’s KF-21 Boramae fighter
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has awarded BAE Systems Inc an $11 million contract to provide updated identification friend or foe (IFF) equipment for integration with its in-development KF-21 fighter.
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NewsChina completes first flight of Jetank ‘swarm carrier’ drone
China’s state-owned AVIC has completed the first flight of its Jetank drone swarm carrier, designed to deploy dozens of smaller uncrewed aircraft from an internal hive module.
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NewsCebu Pacific expands long-haul operations with addition of Riyadh
Cebu Pacific will begin flying between Manila and Riyadh, marking the low-cost operator’s entry into Saudi Arabia.
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NewsAustralia awards CAE 10-year contract to deliver Future Air Mission Training System
CAE has been awarded a more than A$300 million ($200 million) contract to deliver the Royal Australian Air Force’s Future Air Mission Training System capability.
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NewsIndiGo parent’s chair blames chaos on combination of internal and external events
Indian carrier IndiGo’s parent, InterGlobe Aviation, has blamed a combination of internal and external events for the airline’s recent widespread disruption, but insists that the situation was not the result of deliberate actions. The chair of InterGlobe Aviation, the airline’s parent, Vikram Singh Mehta says the company sought to support ...
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NewsBangladesh signs LOI with Leonardo for Eurofighter Typhoon purchase
Bangladesh has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Leonardo signalling its interest in acquiring Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft.
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NewsMQ-28A nailed AMRAAM shot with minimal human input: four commands
Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force have revealed details of the MQ-28A Ghost Bat’s first successful air-to-air missile firing, demonstrating autonomous engagement capabilities in a multi-aircraft formation.