Indian airports to be checked for structural safety after fatal Delhi terminal roof collapse
India’s civil aviation minister indicates that the government is set to check airports throughout the country after the fatal collapse of a terminal roof at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi international airport – the second airport structural incident in the space of two days.
Think tank lays out role of unmanned aircraft in future Taiwan conflict
A USA think tank contends that drones will be critical to defending Taiwan in the event of a Chinese attack and makes several recommendations for developing this capability.
Asia-Pacific low-cost operators boost short-haul networks
Asia-Pacific carriers continue to expand their networks, with low-cost operators leading the charge on the short-haul front.
MHI aerospace chief says it is too soon to commit to new airliner
The head of commercial aerospace at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries feels that the timing is premature to decide on whether to pursue a new indigenous airliner programme.
Air India hikes capacity to London Heathrow with A350 deployment
Air India is to increase capacity on the Delhi-London Heathrow route by deploying its new Airbus A350-900s on the sector from September.
Asia-Pacific airline profit margins ‘under pressure’ despite ‘encouraging’ demand
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) warns that airline profit margins in the region will remain “under pressure” in the near-term, amid a strong US Dollar and higher jet fuel prices.
‘Sporadic, delayed’ funding doomed Bonza, administrator’s report finds
Bankrupt Australian carrier Bonza received funding from parent company 777 Partners “sporadically” even as it racked up significant losses in its first year of operations, the firm’s administrators have disclosed.
Air Serbia to launch second Chinese route
Air Serbia is to begin twice-weekly flights to Guangzhou Baiyun airport – the carrier’s second Chinese long-haul route.
Vietnam’s Pacific Airlines rebooted as full-service carrier
Vietnam Airlines has rebooted its Pacific Airlines unit following three months of inactivity and extensive restructuring.
KAI announces production contract for 20 KF-21s
Korea Aerospace Industries has secured the first mass production contract for the KF-21 fighter, covering 20 aircraft.