All Asia Pacific articles – Page 7
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NewsSpiceJet open to widebodies, long-haul operations: CEO
SpiceJet does not rule out acquiring widebody aircraft for long-haul operations in the future, as it looks to build back capacity while working through its financial challenges.
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NewsEVA Air to introduce premium economy product on 787-9s
EVA Air will roll out a new premium-economy product on its Boeing 787-9s, as it unveils the latest iteration of its seat design.
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NewsNew Zealand Seasprite in first Penguin missile launch
The New Zealand Defence Force has conducted its first launch of a Kongsberg Penguin anti-ship missile from the Kaman Aerospace SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite helicopter.
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NewsMartin-Baker to build, maintain ejection seats in new Bengaluru facility
Martin-Baker will increase its presence in India, with a new facility to open later in 2025 in the city of Bengaluru.
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NewsSouth Korea's T'way boosts spare engine pool with Leap-1B purchase
South Korea’s T’way Air has purchased spare CFM International Leap-1B27 engines, as it looks to boost its training and maintenance capabilities.
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NewsHAL reboots long-troubled IJT programme as Yashas
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has rebooted its long-troubled HJT-36 intermediate jet trainer.
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NewsTrump tosses F-35 into India’s fighter acquisition jumble
US President Donald Trump has pledged to provide India with the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter, adding yet another type to India’s melange of fighter options.
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NewsAir India delays 777 cabin retrofit amid ‘production constraints’
Air India’s plans to retrofit its older Boeing 777s with new cabin products has hit a snag after the airline disclosed “production constraints” with its seat suppliers.
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In depthChina rehearsing forced unification campaign around Taiwan: US Pacific commander
The top American officer in the Indo-Pacific region, Admiral Samuel Paparo, says Beijing is not simply conducting regular training exercises around Taiwan, but is rehearsing a military campaign to force the unification of Taiwan with mainland China.
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NewsJapan signs for 17 Block II Chinooks in rotorcraft fleet renewal
Japan has finalised an order for 17 Boeing CH-47 Block II Chinook Extended Range rotorcraft.
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NewsLithium-ion battery guidance a ‘pre-emptive’ response to public anxiety: Korean ministry
Tighter safety management of lithium-ion batteries and electronic cigarettes on board aircraft is a “pre-emptive” response to allay public anxiety following the Air Busan Airbus A321 fire, the Korean government states. Investigators of the 28 January fire at Gimhae airport have yet to establish conclusions and the Korean transport ministry ...
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NewsChinese J-16 makes ‘unprofessional’ intercept of Australian P-8A
A Shenyang J-16 fighter of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force has conducted a dangerous intercept of a Royal Australian Air Force Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.
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NewsIndonesian CN235 MPA programme passes critical design review
A plan to upgrade a pair of Indonesian Airbus Defence & Space CN235 maritime patrol aircraft has achieved its critical design review.
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NewsBig orders to support HAL production capacity
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) expects two big orders to boost its production backlog, as it also continues to update and support legacy types.
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NewsMalaysia Aviation Group transfers MASwings unit to Sarawak government
Malaysia Aviation Group has formally transferred ownership of regional unit MASwings to the state government of Sarawak, following the signing of a sale and purchase agreement on 12 February.
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NewsIHI aerospace revenue up sharply on demand for engine spares
The aerospace division of Japan’s IHI Group saw revenues for the nine months ended 31 December 2024 triple, helped by the sale of spare parts for engines.
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NewsEmbraer, Lockheed pitch local production in quest for Indian transport aircraft deal
Competition for India’s Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) requirement is heating up, with both Embraer and Lockheed Martin talking up industrial work at the Aero India air show.
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NewsEmbattled Rex could be government-owned if no private buyer found
The Australian government has signalled it could acquire embattled operator Regional Express (Rex) if its long-drawn administration yields no suitable buyer.
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NewsKorean ministry reinforcing lithium battery safety in wake of Air Busan A321 fire
Korea’s transport ministry is reinforcing safety measures for hazardous materials – notably regarding passenger carriage of batteries – as part of a new air transport policy. While the ministry has not specifically linked the measures to the Air Busan Airbus A321 fire at Gimhae on 28 January, it states that ...
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In depthRAAF KC-30As work to bolster tanking capabilities for allies
The Royal Australian Air Force has worked to provide allies with the air-to-air refuelling capabilities offered by its seven Airbus Defence & Space A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transports (MRTTs).
