All Asia Pacific articles – Page 145
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NewsHAECO wins blessings for A320 landing gear overhauls
HAECO Landing Gear Services has secured approvals for Airbus A320 landing gear overhauls from three regulators.
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NewsST Engineering aerospace unit sees 6% revenue growth in 2021
ST Engineering saw revenues increase at its Commercial Aerospace business during its 2021 financial year, with the aerostructures & systems business offsetting weaker MRO revenue.
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NewsAustralia’s Rex sees revenue decline, swings to pre-tax loss
Australian carrier Regional Express (Rex) swung to pre-tax loss in the first half of its 2022 financial year, as revenue also declined.
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NewsSouth Korea’s T’way joins widebody club with A330 arrival
South Korean low-cost carrier T’way Air has introduced its first Airbus A330-300, adding to its fleet 27 Boeing 737-800s.
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NewsSingapore Airlines posts first quarterly profit since pandemic
Singapore Airlines Group posted a net profit of S$85 million ($63 million) for the three months ending December 2021, as the opening of international travel lanes during the quarter helped it out of the red for the first time since the pandemic.
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NewsQantas Group expects domestic capacity recovery by mid-year
Qantas Group is optimistic that it will be able to keep ramping up capacity as Australia’s domestic travel market reboots, but indicates that an international recovery will take longer.
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NewsAir New Zealand revenue drops, losses balloon in tough first half
Air New Zealand had a challenging first six months for its 2022 financial year, with operating revenues down and profits falling sharply.
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NewsTravel restrictions crush Thai AirAsia’s 2021 results
Thai AirAsia parent Asia Aviation saw revenues drop sharply and operating losses balloon in 2021, as it continued to grapple with travel restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsQantas losses widen in 'rollercoaster' first half
Qantas Group saw losses widen in the first half of its 2022 financial year, with coronavirus continuing to play havoc with both domestic and international markets.
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NewsUAE poised to order up to 48 Chinese L-15 jet trainers
China is close to finalising a breakthrough deal to supply the United Arab Emirates with up to 48 Hongdu L-15 advanced jet trainers.
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NewsThailand orders eight AH-6 light attack helicopters
Boeing has secured a US government contract to provide the Thai army with eight AH-6 light attack helicopters.
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NewsChina Southern takes first pair of A319neos
China Southern Airlines has taken delivery of a pair of Airbus A319neos, becoming the first airline operator of the smallest and least-popular Neo variant.
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NewsMalaysia Airlines expands partnership with Qatar Airways
Malaysia Airlines has deepened cooperation with fellow Oneworld alliance member Qatar Airways, with the two carriers partnering in areas such as cargo and airline operations.
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NewsManila signs formal contract for 32 more Polish-built S-70is
The Philippines has signed an order for 32 additional Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk utility helicopters from its PZL Mielec unit in Poland.
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NewsUSA clears missile defence upgrade for Australian transports
The US government has cleared a possible $122 million deal to provide Australia with Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) systems.
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NewsChina Southern to exit A380s by this year: Report
China’s sole Airbus A380 operator is reportedly retiring its fleet of superjumbos by the end of the year, becoming the latest carrier in the Asia-Pacific region to do so since the pandemic first struck.
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NewsTaiwan’s Patriot missile upgrade touches nerve as China sanctions Raytheon, Lockheed
China plans to sanction Raytheon Technologies and Lockheed Martin for the sale of Patriot missile system upgrade services to Taiwan.
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NewsMexico’s Mas aims to use A330 freighter for Chinese routes
Mexican cargo carrier Aerotransportes Mas de Carga is aiming to open Chinese services following introduction of the airline’s initial converted Airbus A330-200 freighter. The aircraft, converted by the EFW venture, has been handed over to Mas following its delivery to lessor Altavair. “Mas will take advantage of the increased payload ...
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NewsAirbus defence chief eyes strong potential for Asia-Pacific sales
Airbus Defence & Space sees opportunities for the A400M tactical transport and other platforms in the Asia-Pacific region, as air forces look to replace legacy platforms and improve capabilities.
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NewsCebu Pacific sees bellyhold as main cargo strategy
Cebu Pacific is not looking to take dedicated freighters in the near term — even amid a robust cargo market during the pandemic — as it believes a “large chunk” of cargo will be carried as bellyhold freight.