All Asia Pacific articles – Page 414
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Rising retirements and new materials pose recycling challenges
Participants in a panel on aircraft recycling at this year's Global Sustainable Aviation Summit highlighted the potential need for more decommissioning facilities to cope with rising retirements, as well as the challenge that lies in securing a second market for carbonfibre.
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Low-fuel 787 had to declare Mayday repeatedly to Indian ATC
Investigators have disclosed that a diverted Air Canada Boeing 787-9's crew had to declare a Mayday four times over a low-fuel situation before being given approach clearance to Hyderabad.
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Northrop wins contract related to Japan Global Hawk
The US Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman a $130 million dollar contract for long lead work related to Tokyo's acquisition of three RQ-4 Block 30 (I) Global Hawk unmanned air vehicles.
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India expects to triple aviation market in next 15 years
New Delhi says that India has doubled the size of its aviation market in the last four years, and will look to triple it in the next 15 years.
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ANALYSIS: Orders slow as holidays kick in
A slow month for commercial sales saw some narrowbody commitments from Le Bourget firmed up, but little other activity. North America’s fleet lead is also being eroded by Asia
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AnalysisINSIGHT FROM FLIGHTGLOBAL: LCCs - in it for the long-haul?
Exploring the current state of long-haul low-cost (LHLC) using schedules, fleet and flight status data.
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SpiceJet considers single-engine Kodiak for regional services
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet is exploring the possibility of obtaining Quest Kodiak single-engine turboprop aircraft as part of its effort to enhance regional connectivity.
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Local regulator states ire at HK Express
Hong Kong's Civil Aviation Department (CAD) has expressed irritation with Hong Kong Express Airways' cancellation of 18 flights in early October, citing previous concerns about staff turnover in the low-cost carrier's safety department.
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PICTURE: SilkAir receives its first Boeing 737 Max 8
Singapore Airlines' regional arm SilkAir has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max 8.
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US approves sale of 3,900 SDB IIs for Australia F-35s
The US State Department has approved the sale of 3,900 Raytheon GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bombs Increment II (SDB II) weapons to Australia for use with its Lockheed Martin F-35As.
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China Airlines issues NT$2.1 billion in bonds
China Airlines has issued NT$2.1 billion ($69 million) worth of domestically-issued bonds in two tranches.
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Thai police receive Asia's first H175 helicopters
The Royal Thai Police have become the Asia-Pacific's first operator of the Airbus Helicopters H175 super medium twin rotorcraft.
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ATSB details MH370 captain's simulation of Indian Ocean route
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has published details about data gleaned from the personal flight simulator of MH370 captain Zaharie Shah.
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ATSB final MH370 report calls for more precise flight tracking
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau's (ATSB) final report into Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 calls for flight tracking that is even more precise than the 15-minute position tracking interval called for by ICAO.
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China's J-20 reaches service milestone
The Chengdu J-20 fighter has entered service with the Chinese air force, as reports of emerge of progress with indigenous engines.
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UAC and Comac christen widebody family as CR 929
Russia's United Aircraft has revealed that the new widebody aircraft it will make in conjunction with China's Comac will be called the CR 929 and feature three variants.
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Amadeus confirms 'network issue' as flights delayed
Technology provider Amadeus has acknowledged "disruption to some of our systems" following a "network issue" earlier today.
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Alcohol cited by probe into Shaheen 737 landing accident
Pakistani investigators believe consumption of alcohol prior to flight affected the judgement of a Shaheen Air Boeing 737's captain, prior to the jet's suffering loss of both main landing-gear after touchdown at Lahore.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Korean carriers' fleets in transition
South Korean airlines have orders and commitments for over 200 new jets in the next few years, accounting for almost two-thirds of their existing fleet.
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AirAsia firms up Inmarsat in-flight broadband deal
AirAsia Group has firmed up a deal with Inmarsat first agreed in April to provide broadband access on its Airbus A320s and A330s through the GX Aviation service.