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Asian Airlines Could Learn from Recovery Mistakes Elsewhere

Staffing shortages and disruptions in the U.S. and Europe teach Asia-Pacific airlines a lesson in how to prepare for a traffic surge.

Airlines

February 17, 2022

Russia-Ukraine Standoff Poses Real Dangers to Aviation

Security group Osprey Flight Solutions uses technology and past experience to unravel the risk management equation for aircraft operators in danger zones.

Airlines

February 17, 2022

Airbus Targets 720 Commercial Aircraft Deliveries for 2022

The European OEM is on track to lift A320 family monthly production rates to 65 in 2023 on the back of strong demand as air transport recovers from Covid.

Aircraft

February 17, 2022

AirAsia Makes Plans for eVTOL Air Taxi Services

The Malaysia-based airline group is set to lease 100 of Vertical Aerospace's four passenger VX4 eVTOL aircraft from Avolon for flights booked on its app.

Aircraft

February 16, 2022

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Asian Recovery Could Lag Rest of World, Says Boeing

Boeing Commercial Airplanes v-p of marketing Darren Hulst pointed to Covid restrictions on international connections creating some “headwinds.”

Aircraft

February 16, 2022

Deliveries of Comac’s ARJ21 Approach 70 Units

Comac concentrates on delivery of the ARJ21 to China Southern, China Eastern, and Air China.

Aircraft

February 16, 2022

Airbus, Rolls, Safran, SIA Sign Global SAF Declaration

Singapore Airlines is the first air carrier to sign the Global SAF Declaration.

Aircraft

February 16, 2022

India Stop-Starts Its Way to a Brighter Aviation Future

With a total of around 700 aircraft, India’s fleet is only a fraction of China’s, at 6,000.

Airlines

February 15, 2022

Recovery of Airline Traffic in Asia-Pac Still Lagging

Passenger traffic lingers at low levels in the region due to continuing travel restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Airlines

February 15, 2022

Lack of Mandates Doesn’t Deter Asian Airlines’ Sustainability Push

Airlines in the Asia-Pacific region have accelerated their sustainability efforts even though governments have been slow to mandate carbon-reduction goals.

Airlines

February 15, 2022

Covid-19 Puts Vietnamese Airlines on Back Foot

Vietnam has enjoyed success by marketing itself as a quirky Southeast Asian tourist destination.

Aircraft

February 15, 2022

Japan's ANA Teams With Joby to Plan eVTOL Air Taxi Services

All Nippon Airways and carmaker Toyota have both joined a partnership with eVTOL aircraft developer Joby to plan advanced air mobility services in Japan.

Aircraft

February 15, 2022

India's Alliance Air Leases Two ATR42-600s

The leased twin turboprops will operate to short-field, high altitude airports in northern India, close to the Himalayan mountains.

Aircraft

February 15, 2022

Thailand's Airlines in Struggle to Beat Covid

Indebtedness among several Thai carriers reaches unprecedented levels.

Aircraft

February 14, 2022

Latest Aid in Search For MH370 Discounted

Investigators challenge claims that an amateur radio signal database can help locate the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777.

Accidents

February 14, 2022

Bolloré Logistics Adds Aerospace to Consumer Goods Offering

Based in Paris, Bolloré Logistics sees Singapore as Asia-Pacific’s undisputed regional MRO hub.

Airlines

February 14, 2022

Insurers Pull Cover For Ukrainian Airliners As Invasion Looms

Ukrainian International Airlines has been forced by insurers to move some aircraft out of the country, despite assurances from its government.

Airlines

February 14, 2022

Airbus Lands Major A220 Order as Asia-Pac Growth Soars

Aviation Capital Group is buying 20 A220 narrowbodies, as Airbus projects the Asia-Pacific region will need more than 17,000 more aircraft by 2040.

Aircraft

February 14, 2022

Spirit AeroSystems Touts Expanding Aftermarket Business

Spirit AeroSystems is on a push to market its aftermarket business to commercial customers in the Asia-Pacific region.

Airlines

February 13, 2022

Chinese Companies Dominate Asia-Pac Aircraft Leasing Space

Chinese lessors have learned the trade enthusiastically and show strong international ambition.

Aircraft

February 13, 2022