Cathay expects ‘strong’ second-half results on cargo, fuel costs
Cathay Pacific expects a “strong” showing for the second-half financial results, as it approaches full capacity recovery January next year.
Australia to extradite former USMC pilot on China training allegations
A former US Marine Corps pilot who allegedly helped train Chinese military pilots will be extradited from Australia to the USA.
USA clears big missile sales to Egypt, Morocco
The US government has cleared nearly $1 billion in potential sales of air-launched weapons to Egypt and Morocco.
Malaysia provisionally agrees to permit renewed search for missing flight MH370
Malaysia’s government has provisionally agreed to permit a new search effort intended to locate the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200ER which disappeared over the Indian Ocean a decade ago.
Chinese missiles could neutralise US airpower in early days of war
A think tank suggests that Chinese missiles could severely impair the application of US airpower in the event of a regional conflict.
RNZAF takes final C-130J as it mounts Vanuatu earthquake relief effort
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has taken delivery of its fifth and final Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transport, as it also participates in a Vanuatu humanitarian mission.
Air India orders over 30 training aircraft for new flight school
Air India has ordered over 30 light training aircraft for a flight-training school being established in Maharashtra next year.
China Airlines opts for A350-1000s and 777Xs, including Boeing freighters
Taiwanese carrier China Airlines is to order 24 widebody aircraft, splitting the agreement between the Airbus A350-1000, Boeing 777-9, and the 777-8 freighter.
RAAF F-35A fleet complete with arrival of 72nd aircraft
The Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF’s) fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35As is complete, with the final batch of jets landing on Australian soil.
Chinese air force ‘quickly approaching US standards’ in key areas, Pentagon says
Washington’s annual report on Chinese military power says Beijing has made significant advances in areas such as the production and fielding of unmanned aerial systems, while still facing challenges in long-distance logistics and command decision making.