All Asia Pacific articles – Page 514
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Indonesia still gung-ho on KFX participation
Jakarta has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with Seoul on the KFX indigenous fighter programme.
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Philippines invites bids for ASW helicopters
The Philippines has issued a tender for two anti-submarine warfare helicopters, with bidding to commence on 21 October.
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PICTURE: China Airlines takes delivery of first 777-300ER
China Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 777-300ER as part of its long-haul fleet renewal plan.
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ANALYSIS: Debate continues over regional subsidies
Recent controversies in New Zealand and Australia highlight the debate over whether, how, and how much to subsidise regional air service.
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Wrong colours: Are these the worst 10 airline liveries?
Etihad Airways revealed its new livery on its first Airbus A380 and Boeing 787 in recent days and will roll it out across its entire fleet. But not all airline rebrands go so well. We look at 10 of the worst paint jobs in airline history
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Airbus, Skymark nearing settlement on A380
Airbus and Skymark are close to reaching a settlement regarding financial penalties over the Japanese carrier's last-minute cancellation of its order for six A380s.
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Australia to buy up to four more C-17s
The Australian Government has announced its intention to buy an additional two Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transports for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
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Lessor deals a longer-term goal for MRJ team
Mitsubishi Aircraft is not immediately expecting an MRJ order from the leasing community, despite the regional jet type having amassed 191 firm orders plus 184 option or purchase-right commitments.
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ANALYSIS: A look into Comac and its C919 ambition
Chinese airframer Comac has certainly been keeping busy.
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NTSB says Part 135 accidents are up
The US National Transportation Safety Board's preliminary report on aviation accidents in 2013 shows accidents involving operations under federal air regulations Part 131 have increased compared with the previous year.
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Australia's first F-35 gets airborne
The Royal Australian Air Force’s first Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II made its flight debut from the manufacturer’s Fort Worth facility in Texas on 29 September.
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PICTURE: Vietnam Airlines' first A350 aircraft enters final assembly
Vietnam Airlines' first Airbus A350-900 has entered final assembly.
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DBJ ready to finance MRJ soon
Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) may soon start offering finance to customers of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) as it expands its aircraft financing business and the type gains more popularity.
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PICTURE: Air China receives Asia’s first Boeing 747-8I aircraft
Air China has taken delivery of its first Boeing 747-8I aircraft, making it the first Asian customer of the type.
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Voluntary community flight operator Angel Flight details closure fears
Australian community services flight operator Angel Flight Australia warns that it would be forced to cease operations if the Civil Aviation Safety Authority goes ahead with its preferred option of an approved self-administering aviation organisation (ASAAO) overseeing such charity operations.
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PICTURES: Air China receives Boeing 777-300ER in special livery
Air China has taken delivery of a specially liveried Boeing 777-300ER.
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Kings of the swingers: Top 13 swing-wing aircraft
As the operators of Europe’s Panavia Tornado mark the 40th anniversary of its first flight, we bring together a baker’s dozen of variable geometry aircraft – only most of which made it into operational service.
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Turkish Technic seals Honeywell deal for 737 APU support
Turkish Airlines' MRO arm has expanded its partnership with Honeywell Aerospace to cover depot-level MRO services across the US manufacturer's 131-9B auxiliary power units on Boeing 737 narrowbodies.
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PICTURE: Eastern Air Lines firms up order for up to 40 MRJs
Eastern Air Lines has firmed up an order for 20 Mitsubishi Regional Jets (MRJ), following its signing of a memorandum of understanding at July’s Farnborough air show.
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Austrian picks Ameco Beijing for 767, 777 C-checks
Austrian Airlines has chosen Ameco Beijing to conduct C-checks on four Boeing 767-300ERs and two 777-200ERs.