All Asia Pacific articles – Page 390
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CRAIC widens supplier search to aircraft systems for CR929
A year-long joint concept definition phase launched on 27 March will select the Tier 1 suppliers for the Chinese-Russian CR929-600 widebody, the CRAIC joint venture announced on 30 March.
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Lufthansa Group eyes new Asia-Pacific routes
Lufthansa Group is looking to add more capacity into Asia-Pacific as demand for air travel grows in the region.
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ANA signs bizjet partnerships with Sojitz and Honda Aircraft
ANA Holdings will establish a new business jet operation in partnership with Sojitz, while it has also signed a separate support deal with Honda Aircraft.
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BOC Aviation orders six Boeing 787-9s
Lessor BOC Aviation has signed a purchase agreement with Boeing for six 787-9s, in a deal valued at $1.69 billion at list prices.
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Seoul approves Delta-Korean Air transpacific joint venture
Delta Air Lines and Korean Air’s transpacific network joint venture has been cleared to proceed after being approved by South Korean regulators.
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New Delhi to sell 76% stake in Air India
The Indian government has decided to sell a 76% stake in Air India under the carrier's privatisation programme.
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INFOGRAPHIC: Asia-Pacific ultra-long-range flights
The historic ultra-long-range service launched by Qantas this week, which is the first regular nonstop connection between Australia and the UK, is one of the longest air routes currently in operation.
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PICTURES: SIA invests $350m in new cabin products for 787-10s
Singapore Airlines says it is investing $350 million on an initial 20 Boeing 787-10s, which to be equipped with the new regional cabin products, to be used on flights of up to eight hours.
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El Al attempts to block Air India's trans-Saudi route
El Al is trying to force the rescindment of Air India's permit to operate its new Delhi-Tel Aviv service on short routes unavailable to the Israeli flag-carrier.
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SIA to introduce regional A350-900 later in 2018
Singapore Airlines has will introduce a regional variant of the Airbus A350-900 later this year that will complement its Boeing 787-10s.
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JF-17 to get Chinese-developed AESA radar
The Chengdu/Pakistan Aernautical Complex JF-17 fighter is to get an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, which is expected to boost its export prospects.
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Air China Group to add 170 jets through to 2020
Air China Group is scheduled to add 170 jets to its fleet over the next three years.
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VietJet signs GECAS, Safran deals during state visit
Vietnamese low-cost carrier VietJet Air has entered into a sale-and-leaseback deal with GECAS covering five Airbus A321neos, as well as a support deal with Safran for aircraft engines.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: SIA upgrades regional services with new 787-10
Singapore Airlines took delivery of its latest regional aircraft this week: the first 787-10 handed over to a customer by Boeing.
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ANALYSIS: How narrowbody operators make the connection with IFEC
The days of having to endure a long single-aisle airliner flight without in-flight entertainment or internet connectivity (IFEC) appear to be nearing their end – in certain parts of the world at least. Research by FlightGlobal shows an increasing number of operators offering passengers content – streamed to their own ...
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Air NZ calls for tighter regulation on UAVs after near-miss
Air New Zealand has called for tighter penalties for operators of unmanned air vehicles that flout the rules, after one of its Boeing 777-200ERs came within five metres of a drone while on approach to Auckland airport on 25 March.
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China Southern Group to take 309 aircraft through to 2020
The China Southern Airlines Group is currently scheduled to take delivery of 309 aircraft over the next three years, with nearly half of those set to arrive this year.
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Air Tahiti Nui to introduce premium economy on 787s
French Polynesian carrier Air Tahiti Nui will introduce premium economy seating and lie-flat business seats to its fleet from November as it takes delivery of its first of five Boeing 787-9s.
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NAC taps private placement, Schuldschein to raise $486m
Nordic Aviation Capital has issued $381 million worth of unsecured senior notes via a private placement along with a $105 million unsecured Schuldschein.
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ANALYSIS: Asia-Pacific gears up for new phase of MRO growth
In a region packed with MRO players, Asia-Pacific could cement itself as the world’s superpower in aircraft maintenance as existing smaller players and industry stalwarts expand to cater for rising demand.