All Asia Pacific articles – Page 19
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NewsGripen moves ahead in Thai fighter contest
The Royal Thai Air Force has recommended the acquisition of the Saab Gripen E/F after an evaluation between the Swedish type and the Lockheed Martin F-16.
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NewsRex ex-boss mounts bid to clear airline board
The former boss of Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) is attempting to oust most the airline’s board, in a surprise move that comes a month after he stepped down from its leadership team.
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NewsUSAF looks to create dilemmas for Chinese war planning
The US Air Force (USAF) is focused on creating “dilemmas” to deter China, as it continues to work on new combat aircraft as well as upgrades to existing assets.
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NewsVietjet eyes MRO facility in Laos
Low-cost operator Vietjet has disclosed plans to set up an MRO facility in Laos, as part of a wider agreement with Laotian civil aviation authorities.
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NewsKAI kicks off mass production of KF-21 fighter
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has started mass production of the KF-21 fighter, with the first production aircraft set to enter service at the end of 2026.
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NewsTop air forces set to practise joint air battles in Northern Australia
Global air forces are poised to participate in Australia’s Exercise Pitch Black, one of the world’s largest and most complex air combat exercises.
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NewsSafran, ST Engineering deepen Leap engine support partnership
ST Engineering has entered into a two-year agreement with Safran Aircraft Engines to provide module repair support for the CFM International Leap engine family.
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NewsUSMC pilots fly Australian F-35As
Two US Marine Corps (USMC) pilots have flown a pair of Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35As to demonstrate the tight connections between the two forces.
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NewsCrew of Air India Express A320 received no cockpit alert for engine fire
The crew of an Air India Express A320 that experienced an engine fire received no cockpit indications of the blaze.
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NewsVietnam Airlines’ fleet grows with first A320neo arrival, imminent 787-10 delivery
Vietnam Airlines has taken delivery of the first of three Airbus A320neos, and confirms that more Boeing 787-10 aircraft will be delivered “in the near future”
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NewsFrance, UK in major joint deployment to Asia-Pacific
The Royal Air Force and French air force have jointly deployed a group of fighters, tankers, and transports to the Asia-Pacific.
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NewsSouth Korea lifts caps on Manila flights
South Korea has liberalised air traffic rights to Manila, which it hopes will spur an increase in flights from its secondary airports to the capital of the Philippines.
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NewsMaintenance lapses led to in-flight failure of Air India Express CFM56
A failure to act on performance alerts from the engine manufacturer contributed to the in-flight failure of a CFM International CFM56 powering an Air India Express Boeing 737-800.
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NewsSingapore approves SIA-Garuda commercial joint venture
Singapore’s competition regulators have allowed Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia to deepen their strategic partnership as part of a commercial joint venture agreement.
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NewsCathay Pacific to redeem shares to draw line under Covid state support
Cathay Pacific has outlined plans to redeem and cancel its remaining preference shares held by the Hong Kong government related to a recapitalisation carried out in 2020 after the pandemic hit.
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NewsSIA 777 involved in fatal turbulence incident has yet to return to service
The Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER involved a fatal turbulence event in May remains grounded, having not flown any flights since returning to Singapore in late-May.
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NewsRAAF gets new chief with extensive fighter background
The Royal Australian Air Force has had a change of command, with Air Marshal Stephen Chappell stepping in as the new chief.
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NewsThailand continues to weigh fighter options
Thailand’s quest for a new fighter appears to be warming up, with media reports suggesting activity around a need for 12 aircraft.
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NewsUzbek carrier My Freighter leases additional 767 cargo jets
Uzbek carrier My Freighter has entered a lease agreement for another pair of Boeing 767-300 converted cargo jets. It has reached the deal with US-based Air Transport Services Group subsidiary Airborne Global Leasing. Tashkent-based My Freighter’s chief, Abdulaziz Abdurakhmanov, says the agreement is a “significant milestone” which “strengthens our service ...
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NewsAirAsia’s A321neo deliveries resume after pandemic hiatus
Thai AirAsia has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, marking the resumption of aircraft deliveries for the AirAsia Group after a hiatus of close to four years.