All Asia Pacific articles – Page 432

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Singapore Airlines to re-integrate cargo unit

2017-05-19T01:23:29Z

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will re-integrate its SIA Cargo subsidiary as a division of the mainline carrier, in a move intended to improve its operating efficiency.
Interview
INTERVIEW: Brian Humphries, President of the European Business Aviation Association

2017-05-18T09:22:24Z

Brian Humphries, president of the European Business Aviation Association, has been fighting the industry's corner for more than two decades
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INSIGHT FROM FLIGHTGLOBAL: The effect of the ban on China-South Korea group tours

2017-05-18T09:03:28Z

Joanna Lu, Head of Advisory Asia, looks at seat capacity data to assess the impact of China’s curbs on tourists to South Korea.
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Lion's Kirana appointed ambassador to Malaysia

2017-05-18T06:35:08Z

Indonesia's president Joko Widodo has appointed the founder of Lion Air Group, Rusdi Kirana, as the country's ambassador to Malaysia.
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Tug speed limit prescribed following SilkAir 737 damage

2017-05-18T03:24:20Z

A ground service provider in Singapore has set speed limits for its towing tractors when moving aircraft, following an incident where a SilkAir Boeing 737-800 was damaged during a pull forward by such a vehicle.
Analysis
ANALYSIS: MRJ looks to defy the doubters

2017-05-18T02:03:44Z

Mitsubishi Aircraft brought its MRJ regional jet mock-up to the Farnborough air show in July 2016, the same one it displayed at Le Bourget in 2015. It held its usual mock-up tour to highlight the features of the Japanese aircraft, but most had seen it before, and it had lost ...
Opinion
OPINION: Who's afraid of the three Cs?

2017-05-17T04:05:02Z

Concerns that aircraft leasing is headed for a downturn appear to have given way to a more immediate challenge for the industry: cheap Chinese capital, or the three Cs.
Analysis
ANALYSIS: AirAsia knocks on China's door

2017-05-16T03:29:24Z

At the 2016 Farnborough air show, AirAsia talked about setting up a China subsidiary to capture the market's booming demand for air travel. Then, its newly appointed north Asia president, Kathleen Tan, told FlightGlobal that the goal was the venture within 24 months, but warned that Chinese regulations "may take ...
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HAL Tejas successfully fires Derby BVR missile

2017-05-16T02:14:37Z

The Hindustan Aernautics (HAL) Tejas light combat aircraft has successfully fired the Rafael Derby beyond-visual-range (BVR) missile.
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SMBC Aviation Capital signals more bond issues ahead

2017-05-16T01:53:38Z

SMBC Aviation Capital is likely to return to the bond market again in the short-term, following its maiden issue last year.
Analysis
ANALYSIS: Effects of the ban on China-South Korea group tours

2017-05-15T16:16:20Z

Joanna Lu, Flight Ascend Consultancy's head of advisory in Asia, looks at seat capacity data to assess the impact of China’s curbs on tourists to South Korea
Analysis
ANALYSIS: The 20-year history of global airline alliances

2017-05-15T14:34:38Z

Since the first global alliance was established 20 years ago, these airline groupings have become a central part of the industry and travel offering.
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OEMServices wins contract to support Asiana A350s

2017-05-15T13:48:10Z

OEMServices has won a contract to provide component support for Asiana Airlines' Airbus A350-900s.
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AirAsia signs MoU to set up airline in China

2017-05-15T02:02:52Z

AirAsia has signed a memorandum of understanding with two Chinese partners to set up a low-cost carrier in Zhengzhou, China.
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FLIGHT TEST: Boeing's 737 Max – the same but different

2017-05-12T08:45:00Z

Test pilot Paul Smith put Boeing's 737 Max 8 through its paces for FlightGlobal, and here gives his verdict
Opinion
OPINION: The C919 is a tale of dreams and destiny

2017-05-12T07:19:29Z

When the Comac C919 took off into an overcast Shanghai on 5 May, guests at the first flight ceremony burst into cheers and applause. Suppliers and Comac employees hugged and congratulated each other on a job well done, having just witnessed China's aerospace dream take flight.
Analysis
ANALYSIS: China's aerospace dream takes flight with C919

2017-05-12T00:02:00Z

China's aerospace ambitions became airborne on 5 May, as its C919 narrowbody successfully completed a 1h 19min first flight. In a move of unprecedented transparency, the maiden sortie was broadcast live on Chinese television, with a camera positioned behind chief pilot Cai Jun.
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Garuda 737 excursion probe highlights wet-weather techniques

2017-05-10T11:50:00Z

Indonesian investigators have highlighted operational requirements for landing on wet runways as part of the inquiry into a Garuda Boeing 737-800 excursion at Yogyakarta.
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Asiana operating profit slides in first quarter

2017-05-10T07:53:00Z

Korean carrier Asiana Airlines' operating profit slipped by more than 26% to W26.3 billion ($23 million) over the first quarter.
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Aviation nearing the peak of the cycle: Pilarski

2017-05-10T05:14:23Z

Aviation is "coming to the peak of the cycle" says Adam Pilarski, senior vice-president, Avitas on the opening day of ISTAT Asia in Hong Kong.