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ICBC Leasing takes delivery of its first Airbus aircraft
Chinese lessor relies on the world’s leading single-aisle A320 Family
Chinese aircraft lessor ICBC Financial Leasing Co. Ltd. took delivery of its first of 92 Airbus aircraft today, an A320, at a ceremony held in Toulouse, France.… Continue reading
Lion Air eyes more jets for growing SE Asia market
* U.S. analyst says airline poised to place big Airbus order
* Travel demand in Southeast Asia fuelling expansion
(REUTERS) Indonesia’s Lion Air may add more jets to recent plane orders in order to keep pace with Southeast Asia’s transport… Continue reading
Developing Aviation in Central Asia and the Caucasus – Building the Silk Road in the Sky
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the governments of Kazakhstan, Central Asia and the Caucasus to utilize air transport as a catalyst for economic growth and development.
“Kazakhstan sits at the crossroads of East and West. And with… Continue reading
AirAsia brings forward orders as demand surges
(REUTERS) AirAsia Bhd, Asia’s largest budget airline and a key customer of European planemaker Airbus, said it was bringing forward some plane deliveries as rising demand helps it to offset the high fuel costs ravaging the industry.
While some full-service… Continue reading
Boeing Projects High Demand for Aviation Personnel in Asia Pacific
Region leads global need for commercial airline pilots, technicians
SINGAPORE, Aug. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) predicts the Asia Pacific region will require hundreds of thousands of new commercial airline pilots and maintenance technicians over the next 20… Continue reading
Bell Helicopter and Cessna Aircraft Company Open Asia Pacific Service Facility in Singapore
Bell Helicopter, in partnership with Cessna Aircraft Company, opened a new regional service center in Singapore at Seletar Aerospace Park. Bell Helicopter and Cessna are Textron companies (NYSE: TXT). The new state-of-the-art facility offers customers a one-stop shop for comprehensive… Continue reading
AirAsia chief to focus on regional expansion
AirAsia chief Tony Fernandes on Monday said he was handing over his role as head of Malaysia operations to shift focus to oversee the budget carrier’s regional expansion.
Fernandes spoke as he introduced his replacement as CEO of AirAsia’s Malaysia… Continue reading
Air Asia receives its 100th A320 from Airbus with a special flair
Air Asia marked another milestone on the way to becoming the largest A320 operator worldwide by accepting its 100th aircraft today, celebrating this event with a special touch that underscores the close relationship established between this low-cost carrier and Airbus.… Continue reading
US F-15 crashes in Mideast, crew ejects safely
The U.S. Air Force says one of its F-15E fighter jets has crashed on a routine training mission in the Middle East. Both crew members ejected safely.
The Air Force says the crash happened late Thursday morning in southwest Asia,… Continue reading
Eurocopter South East Asia commences training on its Dauphin AS365 N3/N3+ Full Flight Simulator with launch customers from Asia Pacific and Middle East
Eurocopter South East Asia received bookings from five customers from the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions for its duly certified Dauphin AS365 N3/N3+ Full Flight Simulator, which commenced operations in early April 2012 at the Eurocopter South East Asia… Continue reading
Sukhoi Superjet 100 starts “Welcome Asia” tour on May 3
On May 3, 2012 the SSJ 100 aircraft will start its first roadshow — “Welcome Asia”. Sukhoi Civil Aircraft will bring the 95005 airplane to six countries: Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar. The airplane will be outfitted with… Continue reading
Airbus Military A400M to visit Asia for first time in April
The Airbus Military A400M new generation airlifter for the 21st Century, is to visit Asia between April 14 and 20. Malaysia, an A400M customer, is the first and longest stop of its three-nation Asia tour, with the aircraft staying there… Continue reading