All Asia Pacific articles – Page 334
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Ethiopian crash likely to aggravate unease over 737 Max
Loss of the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8, just a few minutes after take-off, is likely to stir disquiet over the re-engined type which emerged during the probe into a Lion Air Max 8 accident.
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JAL names new LCC Zipair Tokyo
Japan Airlines has revealed that Zipair Tokyo will be the name of its new medium- and long-haul, low cost carrier that will launch in the summer of 2020.
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Jet Airways grounds three more aircraft due to lease defaults
At least 28 of Jet Airways’ aircraft have now been grounded for defaults on lease payments, with the carrier disclosing three more groundings on 7 March.
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PICTURE: MRJ starts certification flight tests
Mitsubishi Aircraft has started certification flight tests for its MRJ90 regional jet programme early this month, using FTA-4.
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HAI: Japan Coast Guard orders additional H225
The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has placed an order for a single Airbus Helicopters H225, which will bring its fleet of the type to 11 examples.
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USA funds pair of M28 Skytrucks for Nepal
The USA is providing financial backing of $19 million for a pair of Mielec M28 Block 50 utility transports that will be delivered to Nepal.
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Thai AirAsia parent walks away from potential Nok stake
Asia Aviation has decided to walk away from a potential stake acquisition in struggling low-cost rival Nok Air.
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Bangkok Airways outlines 2019 growth plans
Bangkok Airways is looking to further entrench its Indochina market position through new regional services, expand the number of codeshare partners, and enhance its non-airline businesses, as part of its business plan for 2019.
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AEI adds STAECO to freighter conversion network
Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has selected Taikoo (Shandong) Aircraft Engineering Company (STAECO) as an authorised conversion centre to conduct Boeing 737-800 passenger-to-freighter conversion works.
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Analysis
Brakes applied after commercial orders glut
January is traditionally a quiet month for commercial aircraft sales, and 2019 did not break from this trend. Information from Cirium’s Fleets Analyzer shows there were 27 new orders recorded during the month, along with 11 cancellations, leaving a net total of 16.
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Dassault eyes SEA, MSA sales in lieu of weak China market
Dassault continues to see weakness in the Chinese business jet market, but is more upbeat about other parts of the region for both private and government sales.
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Seoul approves business licences for three new carriers
South Korea’s transport ministry has approved business licenses for Aero K, Fly Gangwon and Air Premia, allowing them to move forward and apply for air operator’s certificates.
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Beijing's Daxing airport on track to open by 30 September
Beijing says that Daxing International airport’s facilities and equipment have met operating conditions, and that the gateway is on track to open before 30 September.
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Hong Kong Airlines looks to consolidate fleet
Hong Kong Airlines has reportedly said that it is working on consolidating and optimising its fleet and network, in response to reports that it could cut a third of its fleet as it faces mounting financial pressures.
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AirAsia sets up venture capital fund to boost ancillary segment
AirAsia has launched a new venture capital fund, RedBeat Capital, to invest in start-up businesses that aims to boost the low-cost carrier's ancillary segment.
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Jet Airways groundings rise to 25 aircraft
Jet Airways has grounded two more aircraft for defaults on lease payments, meaning nearly a quarter of its fleet is now out of operations.
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Cathay Pacific in talks to acquire HK Express
Cathay Pacific has confirmed recent media reports that it is in talks on a potential acquisition of low-cost rival Hong Kong Express.
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Bamboo parent proposes building Ho Chi Minh City T3
Vietnam's FLC Group has submitted a proposal to the country's government to build a third passenger terminal at Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat International airport.
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PICTURES: Inside Comac's C919 assembly line
Comac is targeting to get three more C919 prototypes flying this year, bringing it to a fleet of six aircraft engaged in flight tests, as it works towards getting the narrowbody type certificated in 2020.
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GMR Airports' Q3 profit rises 3.4%
India's GMR Infrastructure has disclosed that its airports segment recorded a 3.4% increase in its profit to Rs3.65 billion ($54.7 million) for the third quarter ended 31 December 2018.