All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 34
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News
AirAsia’s Indonesia and Thai units upbeat about Covid-free 2023
The Thai and Indonesian units of AirAsia are upbeat about their prospects in 2023, noting an improving market for international travel following the end of government travel restrictions.
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Analysis
China watch: why Asia-Pacific air forces must up their games
Beijing’s arms build-up and its aggressive foreign policy will only continue to spur airpower improvements among its North Asian neighbours.
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Airline Business
Air Astana chief eyes big 2023 after ‘spectacularly successful’ 2022
Air Astana is poised for strong growth in a post-pandemic 2023, as it seeks to build on a successful 2022.
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Malaysia air traffic recovery gathers steam in third quarter
Malaysian air traffic continued to rally in the third quarter of 2022, with passenger traffic hitting the highest level since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
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India’s Alliance Air renews support pact with ATR
India’s Alliance Air has extended its support pact with ATR for another five years, with the deal covering a range of components.
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Seoul completes development of anti-tank missile for LAH
South Korea has completed development of a new indigenous ground attack missile for the Korea Aerospace Industries Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) and other rotorcraft.
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Comac delivers ARJ21 to Indonesia’s TransNusa
Comac has handed over an ARJ21 to Indonesian carrier TransNusa, the first international delivery of a Chinese jet airliner.
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Japan’s Oriental Air Bridge takes first ATR 42-600
Japanese regional carrier Oriental Air Bridge (ORC) has taken delivery of its first ATR 42-600, which it will operate on regional routes out of Nagasaki.
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IndiGo nears approval for 777 wet lease plan
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo’s plans to operate Boeing 777s during its winter schedule are moving forward as it sees progress on the regulatory front.
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Asia-Pacific airlines add new international routes as Covid-19 fades
Asia-Pacific carriers are beefing up their international networks as the region’s air travel recovery continues.
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Chinese carriers see capacity, traffic plunge in November
China’s ‘big three’ airlines – Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines – saw November’s capacity and passenger numbers decline sharply from a year earlier.
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China’s Ruili Airlines to support Embraer’s Energia effort
Embraer has signed up Ruili Airlines as the first Chinese carrier in its Energia Advisory Group, as it seeks to develop sustainable aircraft for the future. The pact will see Kunming-based Ruili and Embraer working to define performance and design requirements related to Embraer’s proposed Energia Aircraft, namely a pair ...
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Hong Kong Airlines wins court approvals for HK$49 billion debt restructuring
Courts have approved a major restructuring plan for embattled carrier Hong Kong Airlines, which will see its fleet reduced to 20 aircraft from 53.
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Hong Kong travel opening lifts Cathay November traffic
Cathay Pacific saw strong traffic growth in November on the back of Hong Kong’s continued opening as it emerges from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Capital A’s Teleport secures $50 million to fund A321F acquisitions
Capital A’s Teleport logistics unit has raised $50 million to help finance new cargo aircraft, and to build out its cargo infrastructure.
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Hong Kong eases travel requirements in boost for air travel
Hong Kong has further eased coronavirus prevention rules for passengers arriving in the city, although it still has extensive coronavirus testing requirements.
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New Zealand moves up retirement of P-3K2 Orions
The Royal New Zealand Air Force will retire its Lockheed P-3K2 Orion maritime patrol aircraft in January 2023, five months earlier than previously planned.
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South Korea to develop long-range cruise missile for KF-21
South Korea is investing in the development of a long-range cruise missile to be deployed from the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 fighter.
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News
AirAsia Cambodia to be country’s largest carrier: Capital A
Malaysia’s Capital A has outlined the rationale and vision for its new Southeast Asian joint venture carrier, AirAsia Cambodia.
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News
HAECO Xiamen renews deal for Lufthansa 747 C checks
HAECO Xiamen has been re-contracted by Lufthansa to provide C checks for the carrier’s fleet of Boeing 747s.