All Asia Pacific articles
-
Airline BusinessAnd then there were none: Jetstar Japan divestment is final nail in coffin for Qantas’ heady Asia expansion
As Qantas prepares to report is half-year earnings, the airline group’s refocusing of strategy to its core Australian market is expected to be under the spotlight.
-
In depthEmbraer, Mahindra plan India MRO for C-390 bid
Embraer and Mahindra Group will establish a maintenance, repair and overhaul capability in India should the C-390 tactical transport win the Indian air force’s Medium Transport Aircraft requirement for 60-80 airlifters to replace aging Antonov An-32s and Ilyushin Il-76s.
-
NewsIndonesia, Philippines boost maritime surveillance with twin-turboprops
Indonesia and the Philippines are making progress to improved maritime surveillance capabilities through the acquisition of twin-engined aircraft.
-
NewsLockheed wins RAAF C-130J training systems upgrade contract
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a US government contract to deliver advanced training devices and simulator upgrades for the Royal Australian Air Force’s C-130J tactical transport fleet.
-
NewsVietjet secures financing deal for six 737 Max jets
Vietjet has signed an aircraft financing agreement with US-based Griffin Global Asset Management for six Boeing 737 Max 8 jets.
-
NewsVietnam’s Sun PhuQuoc Airways orders ‘up to’ 40 787s
Vietnamese start-up Sun PhuQuoc Airways has placed an order for “up to” 40 Boeing 787-9s, in a deal valued at around $22.5 billion at catalogue prices.
-
NewsVietnam Airlines firms up commitments for 50 737 Max 8s
Vietnam Airlines has finalised its orders for 50 Boeing 737 Max 8s, becoming the narrowbody’s newest customer.
-
NewsFrance, India inaugurate H125 line as potential Rafale deal looms
French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have inaugurated an Airbus Helicopters H125 assembly line in India, while a joint statement hinted at progress on New Delhi’s requirement for 114 Dassault Rafale fighters under the Make in India initiative.
-
NewsIndonesian Cessna Caravan crew fatally attacked after Papua passenger service
Indonesian regional operator Smart Cakrawala Aviation has detailed the circumstances of an attack on one of its Cessna 208B Grand Caravans during which both pilots were killed. The incident occurred on 11 February following a service from Tanah Merah to Koroway Batu airport in Papua. Thirteen passengers had been on ...
-
NewsLeonardo targets fresh contract opportunities with Eurofighter and M-346 platforms
With campaigns under way in Bangladesh, the Philippines and Poland, Eurofighter partner company Leonardo is optimistic of further boosting the Typhoon’s order backlog.
-
NewsIndia approves INR3.6 trillion arms package including Rafales, P-8Is
India’s Defence Acquisition Council has approved INR3.6 trillion ($39.7 billion) in military purchases, including Dassault Aviation Rafale fighters under the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft requirement and additional Boeing P-8I Neptune maritime patrol aircraft for the navy.
-
NewsVirgin Australia rejigs senior leadership
Virgin Australia has reorganised its senior leadership team, with the appointment of a new chief customer officer and the departure of its strategy chief.
-
NewsChina’s Hengqin Winglet signs for converted A330 freighter
Chinese firm Hengqin Winglet has signed for an Airbus A330 freighter conversion to be undertaken by specialist EFW.
-
NewsMitchell Institute calls for doubled B-21 fleet amid China concerns
A US Air Force-associated think tank is calling for a vastly expanded fighter and bomber fleet, warning that current force levels are insufficient to deny Chinese military sanctuaries in a potential conflict over Taiwan.
-
NewsSingapore air show achieves record trade attendance of 65,000
This year’s Singapore Airshow drew a record 65,000 trade visitors over four days, with major announcements including Singapore’s C-130H acquisition, Vietjet’s engine selection, and Boeing’s higher MTOW 787 delivery timeline.
-
NewsKAI profits rise 10% as orders hit record
Korea Aerospace Industries has reported a 10% increase in net profits to KRW187 billion for 2025, supported by record orders including the first mass production contract for its KF-21 fighter and additional FA-50 exports to the Philippines.
-
NewsEmbraer seeks expanded Indian supply chain role amid partnerships
Embraer is pursuing an expanded role for India in its global supply chain, with senior executives completing a recent visit focused on strengthening commercial and defence aerospace partnerships across the subcontinent.
-
NewsTaiwan to acquire 10 C-130Js instead of upgrading existing fleet
Taiwan will acquire 10 new Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transports rather than pursue an expensive modernisation of its ageing C-130H fleet, according to the country’s Ministry of National Defense.
-
InterviewTop Aces targets Asia-Pacific with adversary air services
Canadian adversary air services provider Top Aces is pursuing new business opportunities across the Asia-Pacific, having held talks with Singapore, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia at the Singapore air show. The company operates more than 150 tactical aircraft including Lockheed Martin F-16s modified to simulate fifth-generation threats.
-
NewsSaab plans 2027 unmanned demonstrator for Swedish fighter decision
Saab will fly an unmanned fighter-sized demonstrator aircraft in 2027 as part of Sweden’s Future Fighter System programme, informing Stockholm’s decision on its next combat aircraft by 2030.