All articles by Siva Govindasamy – Page 20
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Japan picks veteran industrialist as new JAL CEO
Japan's government has asked a veteran industrialist, Kazuo Inamori, to step in as the new chairman of Japan Airlines as the carrier is restructured.
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Qantas to end its AAPA membership
Australian flag carrier Qantas will not renew its membership in the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) when it expires this year, ending its four...
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NewsAirAsia and Jetstar ink wide-ranging cooperation agreement
Low-cost carriers Jetstar and AirAsia have formed a new alliance that will allow them to study the joint purchase of new aircraft, cooperate in ground and...
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Thai executive chairman resigns over excess baggage row
Thai Airways executive chairman Wallop Bhukkanasut has resigned after a probe into allegations that he abused his power to avoid paying for excess luggage...
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NewsAirAsia and Jetstar set to announce joint venture
Low-cost carriers Jetstar and AirAsia are set to make a "significant" announcement tomorrow about a joint venture that would enable them to reduce costs. "It...
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JAL secures employee approval for pension cuts
Japan Airlines' (JAL) employees have agreed to proposed changes to their pension plan as part of a wide-ranging cost-cutting measure, with the carrier hoping...
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Taiwan's EVA Air plans Taipei-Toronto service
Taiwan's EVA Air plans to begin direct thrice-weekly Taipei-Toronto services from March.
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Air India seeks to revive recovery
Air India aims to accelerate the development of its strategic business units as part of a plan to restructure its operations. The Indian flag carrier...
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Cautious optimism for Asian carriers
The Asian economic pick-up is lifting spirits, but the recovery for airlines in the region remains in the embryonic stages
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India cancels maritime patrol request for proposals
India has cancelled a request for proposals for six medium-range maritime patrol aircraft that it planned to operate in tandem with eight Boeing P-8Is it...
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Finance ministry worries may scupper India refuelling tankers
The Indian air force's competition to buy six air-to-air refuelling tankers is in danger of collapsing due to "reservations" by the country's finance ministry...
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US may approve Taiwan UH-60 Black Hawks sale by year-end
The Obama administration could send a formal notification by the end of 2009 to the US Congress about its intention to sell 60 Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk...
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Indonesian navy to get three more IAe CN-235s
The Indonesian defence ministry has confirmed an order for three Indonesia Aerospace CN-235-220 maritime patrol aircraft for its navy. The deal is...
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Thales to provide avionics support for EVA Air A330s
Taiwan's EVA Air has selected Thales to provide avionics services and support for its fleet of 11 Airbus A330 aircraft. The five-year repair-by-the-hour...
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Jetstar Asia to launch Singapore-Shantou service
Jetstar Asia plans to launch a thrice-weekly service from its Singapore hub to Shantou in China on 2 February, making it the first airline to begin international...
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Russia, India to advance deal on PAK-FA fighter variant
India and Russia plan to sign several agreements in the coming weeks that will deepen their co-operation on the PAK-FA fifth-generation fighter programme. "The...
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Pakistan receives first Saab 2000 AEW aircraft
The Pakistan air force has taken delivery of the first of its four Saab 2000-based airborne early warning and control aircraft from Sweden. Islamabad...
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Air India to review restructuring plans in January
The Indian government will meet again with Air India's executives in January to discuss the carrier's plans to restructure its operations and return to profitability.
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NewsJapan receives first EC135 naval training helicopter
The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force has taken delivery of its first of at least two Eurocopter EC135 training helicopters ...
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Russia may offer Su-30MKM for Malaysian fighter tender
Russian arms export agency Rosoboronexport is likely to offer the Sukhoi Su-30MKM for Malaysia's upcoming fighter tender instead of the newer Sukhoi Su-35...