All Asia Pacific articles
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NewsAir Astana quickly shifted Gulf capacity to Asian routes as Iran conflict broke
Kazakh carrier Air Astana has detailed a rapid reallocation of capacity undertaken within a couple of days of the beginning of the Iranian conflict. Chief executive-designate Ibrahim Canliel says the airline immediately suspended operations to the Gulf region – including such cities as Dubai, Jeddah, Doha and Salalah – after ...
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NewsJapanese national police order three H135s
The Japan National Police Agency (NPA) has ordered three Airbus Helicopters H135s as part of its fleet modernization efforts.
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NewsTaiwan’s Starlux plans lease of more A321neos
Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines has disclosed that it will lease eight more Airbus A321neos for its fleet. The aircraft will be sourced from lessor BOC Aviation (UK) according to a submission to the Taiwanese stock exchange on 10 March. The disclosure values the transaction at around $81.2 million per aircraft. ...
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NewsANA eyes further product upgrades amid ‘competitive’ market
All Nippon Airways will explore further cabin product upgrades – including for its medium-haul operations – as it acknowledges a “competitive” market in passenger experience.
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NewsSouth Korean anti-tank missile clears key hurdle before deployment
Hanwha Aerospace is set to kick off full-scale mass production of a locally developed anti-tank missile for the Korea Aerospace Industries Light Armed Helicopter.
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NewsUndisclosed Asia-Pacific carrier to take three used Dash 8-400s
An undisclosed operator in the Asia-Pacific region has entered a purchase agreement for three refurbished De Havilland Dash 8-400 turborprops.
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NewsSyos ready to launch serial production of autonomous SA200 rotorcraft
Syos Aerospace is ready to launch serial production of its SA200 uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV), following the conclusion of a five-year development effort.
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NewsMuan ILS berm fatally struck by Jeju 737 built to save earthworks costs: Korean audit
Korean auditors have determined that a concrete ILS antenna support, into which a Boeing 737-800 crashed at Muan airport, was built to reduce the costs associated with regional airport development. The country’s Board of Audit and Inspection has highlighted the decision in an assessment of “vulnerable” areas of aviation safety ...
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NewsIndiGo CEO Elbers announces surprise departure
IndiGo chief executive Pieter Elbers has abruptly resigned from the carrier, just over three years since taking helm, and in the wake of an well-publicised operational meltdown in late 2025.
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NewsAustralia deploys E-7A to Middle East amid Iranian attacks
Australia has deployed a Boeing E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft to the Middle East to provide early detection of Iranian drones and missiles. Canberra will also supply Raytheon AIM-120 air-to-air missiles, whilst emphasising it is not participating in offensive operations against Iran.
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NewsFuel price volatility prompts Air New Zealand to suspend earnings guidance
Air New Zealand has suspended its earnings guidance – barely two weeks after it first disclosed it – amid “unprecedented volatility” in the jet fuel market following the ongoing Middle East conflict.
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NewsAustralia protests unsafe Chinese naval helicopter intercept over Yellow Sea
Australia has lodged a formal protest after a People’s Liberation Army Navy helicopter conducted an unsafe intercept of a Royal Australian Navy MH-60R operating in international waters during a UN sanctions enforcement mission on 4 March.
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NewsRenewed hunt for flight MH370 fails to identify wreckage location: Malaysian transport ministry
Malaysia’s transport ministry has confirmed the latest search effort to locate a Boeing 777-200ER that vanished over the southern Indian Ocean 12 years ago ended without result. Spanning 24 days – from 31 December last year to 23 January this year – the search for the Malaysia Airlines twinjet, which ...
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NewsHAL secures contract for six Dhruv coast guard helicopters
Hindustan Aeronautics has won a INR29 billion ($319 million) contract to supply six Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter Mk-III rotorcraft to India’s coast guard, including performance-based logistics support, marking renewed confidence in the type following safety modifications after a fatal crash in 2025.
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NewsUnited deploys first 737 Max 8 to South Pacific hub
United Airlines plans to station 10 Boeing 737 Max 8s at its Guam hub, marking the beginning of a local fleet renewal programme that will replace the carrier’s older 737-800s.
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NewsAir Astana finalises 25-aircraft Airbus narrowbody order
Air Astana Group has finalised its order for five Airbus A320neo and 20 A321neo aircraft, marking its largest direct order to date.
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NewsThai Airways confirms plans to lease 10 787-8s
Thai Airways International has confirmed it is in discussions to lease 10 Boeing 787-8s intended for fleet replacement.
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NewsMiddle East flight cancellations surge amid regional conflict
More than 2,000 flights to the Middle East were cancelled on 1 March – half of all scheduled services – as airspace closures stemming from conflict between Israel, Iran and the USA entered a third day, with major carriers including Emirates and Qatar Airways suspending operations.
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NewsSingapore to acquire three Gulfstream G550 maritime surveillance aircraft
Singapore will acquire three Gulfstream G550 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft to enhance maritime domain awareness and complement its planned fleet of four Boeing P-8A Poseidon jets, the Ministry of Defence has announced.
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NewsFormer USAF fighter pilot arrested for training Chinese aviators
The US Justice Department has arrested a retired US Air Force major on allegations he spent nearly three years training People’s Liberation Army Air Force pilots in China, marking the latest case of Beijing exploiting Western military expertise.