Asia Pacific – Page 77
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NewsVistara receives first A321LR
Vistara has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321LR, as it focuses on building up its international network.
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NewsMalaysia’s Subang airport to see return of jet operations under redevelopment plan
Malaysian lawmakers have greenlit plans to redevelop Subang international airport – located south of Kuala Lumpur – into a city airport that will see the return of jet aircraft operations.
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NewsChina’s AG600 aims for service entry in 2024-25
The AVIC AG600 amphibian continues to undergo airworthiness tests, with service entry expected in 2024-25 timeframe.
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NewsAustralia awards first contract in EA-18G upgrade programme
Canberra has awarded its first contract in a programme to upgrade Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft operated by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
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NewsUpbeat IndiGo chief welcomes Tata consolidation of Indian airline industry
IndiGo chief executive Pieter Elbers believes Tata Group’s involvement in India’s airline industry is a positive development for all of the country’s carriers, given the maturity it will bring to the market
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NewsIndiGo reports profitable end to 2022 as revenue surges
Low-cost carrier IndiGo recorded record revenue during the three months ending 31 December 2022, helping it to its first net profit since the same period in 2021.
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NewsKAI coy on Middle East transport, trainer discussions
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is tight-lipped about recent agreements signed in the Middle East related to the development of a tactical transport and the indigenous production of fighters.
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NewsVietjet swings to after-tax loss of VND2.1 trillion for 2022
Vietnam low-cost carrier Vietjet swung to an after-tax loss of D2.1 trillion ($89.6 million) in its 2022 financial year, compared with an after tax profit of D122 billion a year earlier.
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NewsNew Zealand retires venerable P-3K2 Orions
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has retired its Lockheed P-3K2 Orion maritime patrol aircraft, after nearly six decades of service.
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NewsHong Kong offers 500,000 free air tickets to woo visitors after pandemic isolation
Hong Kong is to offer 500,000 free flights from March, as part of a high profile campaign woo travellers back to the city after more than two years of being shut during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsKAI, Northrop in pact for shipborne UAVs
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Northrop Grumman have signed a memorandum of agreement related to vertical take-off and landing unmanned air vehicles (UAVs).
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NewsQantas boss Joyce defends ‘strong safety systems’; says service reliability on the up
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has hailed the airline’s “strong safety systems” in his first public comments following a spate of mechanical issues to hit the airline at the start of the year.
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NewsTurkish Airlines to take ultra-high-density 777-300ERs for IndiGo wet-lease
Turkish Airlines has signalled its intent to operate two ultra-high-density Boeing 777-300ERs as part of a wet-lease deal with codeshare partner IndiGo
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NewsJAL, ANA differ in outlook amid rebound to profitability
Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have offered differing near-term outlooks, despite being profitable in their nine-month earnings, and making good progress in recovery following Japan’s border reopening.
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NewsSecond Chinese carrier resumes 737 Max commercial flights
Hainan Airlines has returned its Boeing 737 Max aircraft to commercial service, becoming the second Chinese carrier to do so within a month.
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NewsQantas announces April launch of new Melbourne-Jakarta route
Qantas has announced a new route between Melbourne and Jakarta, as the carrier increases its international network.
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NewsAirbus prepares to deliver converted A330-200 after EFW modification
Airbus has taken delivery of an A330-200 converted from a passenger to freighter configuration, ahead of its being handed over to an Asian operator. The aircraft underwent modification at the EFW facility in which Airbus is a partner. EFW identifies the airframe as MSN810, a Rolls-Royce Trent-powered example which was ...
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In depthThe 747 and the Asia-Pacific’s era of globalisation
The Boeing 747 found its greatest success in the Asia-Pacific, helping the region globalise in the late 20th century.
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NewsKorean Air flags cargo demand slowdown as Q4 profit down 26%
Korean Air has warned that cargo demand – its financial lifeline amid the pandemic – is likely to continue to weaken this year, as its quarterly profits fall despite a return of passenger travel.
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NewsJAL picks New York as first A350-1000 destination; hints at new ‘unprecedented’ cabins
Japan Airlines (JAL) has disclosed operational details for its first Airbus A350-1000s, as it teases “unprecedented” cabin products for its new flagship aircraft.