All Asia Pacific articles – Page 50
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NewsCathay expects first annual profit since 2019 as full recovery nears
Cathay Pacific expects to report a full-year profit – its first since 2019 – as it moves closer to full recovery in its passenger travel business.
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News‘Reeking of mischief’: Malaysia’s SKS Airways slams reports of financial woes, as CEO departs
Malaysia’s SKS Airways has hit back at media reports suggesting that it faces financial woes, slamming them as “categorically false and [reeking] of mischief”, as it reiterates a commitment to its “next phase of growth”.
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NewsPhilippine FA-50s link up with USAF F-15s, P-8As
The US and Filipino air forces are working more closely together, including joint exercises with combat aircraft, as well as sharing know-how on intelligence, surveillance and reconaissance.
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NewsBoeing, South Korea explore development of HALE UAV
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration is interested not just in developing a large UAV, but also advancing the country’s military MRO capabilities.
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NewsJAL, Yamato take first A321P2F in domestic cargo partnership
Japan Airlines and logistics firm Yamato Holdings have taken delivery of their first Airbus A321 passenger-to-freighter (A321P2F) aircraft, with domestic cargo operations set to launch April 2024.
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NewsTaiwan F-16 delays vex US congressmen
Members of the US Congress have called for greater urgency in the delivery of new Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70/72s to Taiwan, and expressed concern about the retrofit programme for the country’s existing fleet.
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News‘Finally out of the woods’: AirAsia X sheds financially distressed status as profits double
AirAsia X has shed its financially distressed status following an appeal, as it improved its third-quarter earnings on the back of strong passenger recovery.
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AnalysisAsia-Pacific airlines look to make up for lost time on SAF momentum
A refurbished refinery in Singapore is about to become one of the world’s biggest sources of sustainable aviation fuel, with capacity to produce up to 1 million tons per year.
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NewsItaly’s ITA Airways seals codeshare with Korean Air
Italian carrier ITA AIrways has agreed a codeshare deal with SkyTeam partner Korean Air.
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NewsWet lease operator BBN Indonesia expands fleet with first passenger aircraft
Avia Solutions Group’s Indonesian unit has inducted its first passenger aircraft, as part of fleet expansion plans.
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NewsEmbraer clinches Singapore certification for E2 jets
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has certificated Embraer’s E2 family of regional jets, ahead of the type’s entry into service with Singapore-based Scoot.
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NewsJapan Airlines exploring hydrogen-powered regional flights
Japan Airlines is courting a trio of advanced propulsion developers – H2FLY, Universal Hydrogen and ZeroAvia – at it explores the possibilities of hydrogen-powered regional aviation.
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NewsChina Eastern makes north Africa debut; Batik Air adds widebody operations
China Eastern Airlines will launch flights to Cairo from its Shanghai Pudong hub, marking its first foray into the North African market.
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NewsMalaysia Airlines receives first 737 Max
Malaysia Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max 8 – its first new aircraft type in over five years – after a reported two-month delay.
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Airline BusinessAirline Business Covid-19 recovery tracker: November 2023 update
Our regular examination of the latest global data for several key airline market indicators, including traffic and capacity in passenger and cargo markets, in-service and stored fleets, jet fuel costs, and share price trends for the world’s largest groups.
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NewsSouth Korean LCCs swing to Q3 profit as international travel demand climbs
South Korean low-cost operators T’way Air, Jin Air and Jeju Air continued a profitable streak in their third-quarter earnings, helped by strong international travel demand.
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NewsSingapore Airlines, Philippine Airlines enter into codeshare agreement
Singapore Airlines has entered into a codeshare agreement with Philippines Airlines, adding to its growing list of regional partners.
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NewsKorean Air, Asiana see drop in profit amid rising costs, cargo weakness
South Korea’s two largest carriers reported a decline in their third-quarter profits, as a jump in operating costs outpaced a rise in revenues from increased passenger traffic.
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NewsQantas reveals special livery on first A220 as delivery draws closer
Qantas has unveiled the livery on its first Airbus A220-300, as it prepares for the imminent arrival of the aircraft by the end of this year.
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NewsAustralia’s first MQ-4C Triton makes initial flight
Canberra plans to acquire four of the intelligence-gathering uncrewed aerial vehicles, which Northrop Grumman will begin delivering in 2024.