All Asia Pacific articles – Page 4
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NewsSIA to upgrade business class across long-haul A350 fleet
Singapore Airlines has announced a major cabin retrofit programme for 41 Airbus A350-900s centred on a new business class seat.
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NewsChina Eastern takes delivery of first A321neos
China Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of its first pair of Airbus A321neos.
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NewsJAL sees second-quarter earnings improvement as rising costs loom
Japan Airlines reported an increase in its second-quarter earnings, amid an uplift in revenue across its business units and despite a rise in operating costs.
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NewsHAECO looks to grow Comac MRO capabilities
HAECO and Comac have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand airframe, engine and component MRO services.
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NewsANA parent sticks to full-year outlook despite dip in six-month profit
ANA Holdings has maintained its full-year earnings forecast amid strong inbound and domestic passenger travel demand, even as its half-year profit slipped.
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NewsGaruda Indonesia nine-month losses widen
Garuda Indonesia reported steeper losses in its nine-month earnings, as operating expenses continued to creep up.
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NewsProfits slip at leading Chinese carriers in third quarter
China’s three biggest airline groups all reported lower net profits in the third quarter on increased revenues for the three months ending 30 September 2024.
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NewsEtihad follows Emirates in exploring co-operation pact with Vietnam Airlines
Etihad Airways has become second United Arab Emirates carrier in a matter of days to unveil a deal to explore a potential partnership with Vietnam Airlines.
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NewsLufthansa shifts freighter focus to Asia-Pacific
While a slower recovery and strong competition has hit Lufthansa Group’s passenger operations on Asia-Pacific routes since the pandemic, the carrier is shifting more of its freighter capacity to tap strong cargo demand from the region.
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NewsIndonesia’s TransNusa operates longest ARJ21 flight
Indonesian carrier TransNusa Airlines has operated the longest ARJ21 commercial flight, deploying the Comac regional jet on flights between Manado and Guangzhou.
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NewsUK 747 freighter operator’s route approvals spur sales partner’s Asian expansion
UK air cargo specialist Air One is broadening its presence in Asia, driven by freight carrier One Air’s securing approvals to serve cities in China, Japan and Malaysia. One Air uses a fleet of three Boeing 747-400 freighters – a third was introduced on lease from the United Arab Emirates’ ...
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NewsEmirates to explore wider partnerships with Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet
Emirates has signed two separate memorandums of understanding with Vietnamese operators Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet, as it looks to grow its presence in the Southeast Asian nation.
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NewsAustralian army eyes initial operational capability for UH-60M
Australia’s army has outlined progress introducing the Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter, with a range of training activities under way.
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NewsAir India gets regulators’ nod for in-house cabin modifications
Air India has been awarded a Design Organisation Approval (DOA) by Indian regulators, allowing it to carry aircraft interior modifications in-house.
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NewsAsia-Pacific airlines enjoyed strong international demand in September
Airlines in the Asia-Pacific continued to see buoyant international demand during September but face several vexing issues.
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NewsAirbus, Tata inaugurate C295 assembly line in India
Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) have inaugurated a final assembly line for the C295 tactical transport in Vadodara, India.
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NewsQantas bids farewell to Boeing 717 operations
Qantas has operated the last Boeing 717 passenger flight, marking the end of over 20 years of operations.
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Airline BusinessPeter Foster on how Air Astana can soar post-IPO
Having led the airline for nearly 20 years, Peter Foster prepares to take Air Astana to its post-IPO future
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NewsRex to divest air ambulance business Pel-Air
Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) will sell its Pel-Air ambulance business to logistics company Toll Holdings.
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NewsQantas to upgrade economy class in 10 A330s
Qantas has unveiled a new economy class seat for its Airbus A330-200 aircraft that serve regional destinations in the Asia-Pacific.