All Asia Pacific articles – Page 361
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Vistara receives Rs20bn equity boost
Indian carrier VIstara has received a Rs20 billion ($273 million) equity injection from its two shareholders, Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons.
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Airbus, AVIC in conductive composites pact
Airbus and AVIC will cooperate on research into multi-functional composite materials for aerospace applications.
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PAL set to permanently retire A340s as A350 gains traction
Philippine Airlines is on the verge of permanently retiring the Airbus A340-300, as its A350-900s get up to speed on long-haul routes.
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Air Niugini defers Shanghai route launch
Air Niugini has deferred the launch of its planned Port Moresby-Shanghai route, citing expected increased demand across its existing network.
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Korean Air hopeful on North Korean rapprochement
Korean Air is cautiously optimistic about recent political developments vis-à-vis North Korea, with the easing of tensions helping the general visitor environment for South Korea.
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PICTURES: China Airlines receives A350 in special livery
China Airlines has taken delivery of an Airbus A350-900 painted in a scheme that combines the Taiwanese carrier's own plum-blossom logo with the aircraft manufacturer's "carbonfibre pattern" house livery.
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Cash-strapped Jakarta to renegotiate K-FX/I-FX involvement
Jakarta hopes to renegotiate its partnership with Seoul in the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) K-FX/I-FX fighter programme.
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VIDEO: AG600 conducts first sortie from water
The AVIC AG600 has conducted its first water takeoff and landing, in a major milestone for the world’s largest amphibian aircraft.
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KAI's MRO unit set conduct first heavy check on 737
Korea Aerospace Industries’ (KAI) MRO unit, Korean Aviation Engineering & Maintenance Service (KAEMS), will induct its first aircraft for heavy maintenance in December.
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A350 and 777X in contention for Korean widebody order
Korean Air is considering both the Boeing 777X and Airbus A350 family for what could be a major widebody order, as well as leaning toward additions to its 787 fleet.
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Astana A320 excursion probe supported by German authority
German investigators are supporting a probe into a runway excursion at Astana earlier this year which damaged an Air Astana Airbus A320.
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Jetstar Asia focuses on growing frequencies
Jetstar Asia's near-term growth will focus on increasing frequencies on certain routes within its existing network.
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SIA launches S$600m bond issue to fund aircraft purchases
Singapore Airlines has launched a S$600 million ($435 million) bond issue, with funds raised to go towards aircraft purchases and related payments.
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PICTURE: Jetstar Asia reveals Darwin livery as it ups capacity
Jetstar Asia has revealed a special decal on one of its Airbus A320s celebrating 10 years of flying to Darwin, as it prepares to increase its frequency on the route later this month.
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Asia-Pacific airlines can expect profitable 2018: AAPA
The Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA) forecasts another profitable year for the region’s airlines, but sees a number of challenges in the way of continued growth.
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Manila eyes Gripen for future fighter force
The Philippines has identified the Saab Gripen as the best candidate for the nation’s fighter requirement.
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ATSB investigating Scoot 787 in-flight engine shutdown
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating an engine failure involving a Scoot Boeing 787-9 that occurred on 11 October.
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Unmanned biplane freighter takes flight in China
A Chinese research institute has conducted a test flight of what it claims Is the world’s largest unmanned transport aircraft.
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Corrosion and cracking led to Qantas A380 engine shutdown
An in-flight engine shutdown involving a Qantas Airbus A380 on 20 May 2017 has been traced back to cracking caused by corrosion resulting from cleaning chemical residues in one of its Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines.
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Qatar begins transpacific freighter flights
Qatar Airways has started operating freighter flights from Doha to Macau and onward to Los Angeles and Mexico City.