All Asia Pacific articles – Page 265
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NewsJetstar first low-cost carrier to fly Australia-South Korea
Jetstar Airways is the first LCC to fly between Australia and South Korea, having launched direct services between Gold Coast airport and Seoul Incheon.
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NewsHong Kong Airlines vows change after spared shutdown
Hong Kong Airlines (HKA) has vowed to get its finances back in shape and “drive consolidation” within the company, after it escaped further sanction from the territory’s authorities.
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NewsMalaysia MD 530G deliveries contracted for early 2020
MD Helicopters (MDHI) expects to start deliveries of six MD 530G light scout attack helicopters to Malaysia in the first quarter of 2020.
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NewsAustralian watchdog flags concerns over frequent flyer programmes
Australia’s competition watchdog has expressed concern about airline frequent flyer programmes, flagging the potential for unfair pricing and anti-competitive practices.
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NewsBamboo to enter widebody club with GECAS 787-9s
Vietnamese carrier Bamboo Airways is set to take its first Boeing 787-9 aircraft during December, which will make it Vietnam’s second widebody operator after Vietnam Airlines.
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NewsAir Astana completes first A320neo C-check
Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, Air Astana, has completed the first heavy maintenance for its Airbus A320neo aircraft at its Almaty base.
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NewsMi-171A2 gains certification in India, Colombia
The Mil Mi-171A2 has attained certification in both India and Colombia, setting the stage for exports of the type for civilian use in both countries.
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SIA Cargo 747 freighter involved in engine pod strike
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating an engine pod strike involving a Singapore Airlines Cargo freighter that occurred on the evening of 28 November.
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NewsAmeco unveils A319CJ cabin mock-up
Chinese MRO firm Ameco has unveiled a full-scale cabin interior mock-up of the Airbus A319 corporate jet, its first for the variant.
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HK authorities close in on troubled Hong Kong Airlines
Hong Kong Airlines (HKA) faces the prospect of being wound up by 7 December, if it fails to turn its troubled financial situation around.
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NewsEmbattled Cathay to cut capacity in 2020
Cathay Pacific will cut seat capacity by 1.4% year-on-year in 2020 as Hong Kong’s political troubles and trade tensions hurt the airline in key markets.
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Zurich operator picked to develop new Delhi-region airport
Indian authorities have selected the operator of Zurich airport to develop and operate a new airport at Jewar.
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Hong Kong Airlines cuts capacity further
Hong Kong Airlines (HKA), which has been plagued by fiscal woes, is to completely withdraw from the North American market, following a latest round of capacity cuts.
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Hong Kong allows airlines to keep slots despite capacity cuts
Hong Kong will allow airlines that have cut capacity into the territory – following months of civic unrest – to keep their prized airport slots through March.
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Japan Transocean Air picks ST Engineering for 737 engine support
Japan Airlines subsidiary Japan Transocean Air has signed a long-term engine maintenance deal with ST Engineering’s aerospace unit.
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NewsAirAsia boosts third-quarter profit 5% amid strong revenue rise
AirAsia Group’s third-quarter profit rose 4.6% to more than MYR264 million ($63.3 million) as revenue and passenger numbers increased.
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MD530F wins additional Afghanistan order
MD Helicopters has secured a follow-on contract covering 12 MD530F light scout attack helicopters for the Afghan air force.
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NewsMQ-9B pips MQ-9A in Australian MALE requirement
Canberra has down selected the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9B SkyGuardian for its AIR 7003 requirement for an armed remotely-piloted air system (RPAS), favouring the type over the MQ-9A Reaper.
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Invert Robotics partners NDT to progress in aviation
New Zealand robotics company Invert Robotics has partnered with US aerospace non-destructive testing group NDT Solutions (NDTS) in a deal that will see its innovative robotic solution developed for aerospace applications.