Asia Pacific – Page 81
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NewsChina to ‘markedly improve’ Asia-Pacific demand recovery: AAPA
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has welcomed Mainland China’s reopening, which it says will “markedly improve” recovery prospects for the region’s airlines.
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NewsVietjet enters Australian market with Melbourne launch
Vietnam low-cost carrier Vietjet Air is steadily adding to its international network, including plans for its initial foray into Australia.
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NewsAustralian LCC startup Bonza awarded AOC
Australian low-cost operator Bonza has been awarded its air operator’s certificate, paving the way for an imminent launch after lengthy delays.
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NewsOptimistic Hong Kong Airlines targets return to pre-pandemic capacity by 2024
Hong Kong Airlines (HKA) expects to return to pre-pandemic capacity by mid-2024, as it restarts hiring following what it calls a “rapid recovery” in air travel demand.
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NewsUS Navy amphibious ships offer platform for new aviation capabilities
The US Navy sees its big amphibious assault ships as highly customisable platforms that are well suited to incorporate new aviation capabilities as they emerge.
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NewsRex sees profitability rise in domestic jet operations
Australia’s Regional Express has reported a profit increase for domestic jet operations, as it expects its regional operations to turn profitable imminently.
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NewsChina Eastern eyes festive cheer in Lunar New Year ramp-up
China Eastern Airlines expects to restore much of its domestic network for the upcoming Lunar New Year period, which will be the airline’s first peak travel period since China dropped much of its onerous Covid-19 restrictions and reopened borders.
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NewsEthiopian to restore full China capacity from start of March
Ethiopian Airlines will next month lift capacity on its China flights and restore frequencies to pre-pandemic levels from the start of March following the recent easing of Covid travel restrictions in the Asian country.
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Airline BusinessAirline Business Covid-19 recovery tracker: January 2023 update
Our regular examination of the latest global data for several key airline market indicators, including traffic and capacity in passenger and cargo markets, in-service and stored fleets, jet fuel costs, and share price trends for the world’s largest groups.
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NewsChina’s TB-001 UAV may have support role for ballistic missile attacks
China’s Tengden TB-001 unmanned air vehicle (UAV) may have a role in guiding Chinese ballistic missiles to their targets, and for providing real-time battle damage assessment.
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NewsSingapore to ‘carefully’ restore China air links, amid tepid global response
Singapore is to “carefully” restore air connectivity with Mainland China, following the latter country’s full border reopening, even as flights remain well below pre-pandemic levels.
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NewsGlobal demand for air cargo tailing off: IATA
Global demand for air cargo “softened” in November 2022, the most recent month of data, as carriers continued facing economic headwinds and the pandemic-related cargo boom lost steam.
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NewsComac launches freighter conversion programme for ARJ21
Chinese airframer Comac has completed design work on a programme to convert the ARJ21 airliner into a freighter.
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NewsHAECO plans move to vast new MRO hangar
HAECO is to expand its Xiamen aircraft MRO facility, in what it calls its largest single investment to date.
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NewsBamboo Airways to set up new cargo unit
Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways will establish a new cargo carrier, as it seeks to expand in Vietnam’s aviation sector.
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NewsCathay plans big China capacity boost
Cathay Pacific is to significantly increase operations to and from Mainland China, as the airline expects to double its number of flights by end-March.
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NewsThird KF-21 prototype takes flight
A third prototype has joined the flight test campaign of the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 Boramae programme, with supersonic tests possible in January.
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NewsAir China, Hainan Airlines plan to expand schedules to USA
Air China and Hainan Airlines plan to expand their schedules between the USA and China after that country’s government relaxed Covid-19-driven entry requirements.
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Airline BusinessAirline share prices weaker at end-2022 versus end-2021 despite demand recovery
Airline share prices ended 2022 down on the same point 12 months earlier, following a challenging year for wider economies around the world
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NewsPost-restructuring Garuda sets out bullish plans for the new year
Garuda Indonesia plans to “maximise business performance momentum” following its exit from restructuring, tapping into opportunities in the cargo and religious pilgrimage markets.