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Jennifer Meszaros

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Airlines

AirAsia’s Vietnamese Venture Set for August Launch

Vietnam's latest low-fare entrant would fly at least five Airbus A320s.
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Airlines

Asean-EU Air Transport Deal Near Completion

A final sticking point over fifth-freedom rights continues to hang over the settlement.
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ATC

Singapore Responds to Malaysian Claims over Airspace

Malaysia plans to reclaim control of airspace over Jahor state starting in 2019.
Accidents

Report on Lion Air Flight 610 Raises More Questions

Logs indicate that mechanics replaced suspect AOA sensor on October 27 but associated control problems continued.
Airlines

Cambodia Prepares for First Pilot Training School

A proliferation of new airlines in Cambodia warrants local training needs.
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Airlines

EU and Asean Head for New Round of Open Skies Talks

Block-to-block Open Skies negotiations will focus on 5th freedom rights, fair competition, and social issues.
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Accidents

Lion Air Crash Investigators Probe Faulty Airspeed Readings

Authorities yet to determine any connection between instrument anomalies and crash
Accidents

Indonesia Orders Inspections of Boeing Max 8s

Directive stems from October 29 crash of Lion Air Flight JT 610
Aircraft

N219 Orders Mount as T-prop Moves toward Spring Certification

Indonesian transport gives boost to domestic capabilities and local suppliers
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Airports

Indonesia Pins Hopes on Private Sector for Airport Development

Talks resume over new facility to replace Jakarta’s international gateway
Aircraft

Comac Speeds ARJ21 Production, Readies Flight Deck Redesign

Chinese conglomerate plans to deliver another eight airplanes by the end of the year
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Aircraft

Comac C919 Stumbles on FAA Flight Deck Standards

Engineers rethink cockpit design to meet regulatory requirements tied to human factors
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Airlines

Thai Airways Renews Cargo Deal Ahead of Restructuring

Growing freight business represents a linchpin of effort to return to profitability
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Airlines

Infrastructure Failures Stifling Vietnam’s Growth Potential

Country needs more airport capacity as airlines eye expansion
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Airports

Chinese Gaining Influence over Foreign Airports

Three new projects take shape in Cambodia alone
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Airlines

Chinese Investment in Foreign Airlines Proliferates

HNA Group stands among the most active
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Airports

Japanese Business Aviation Coming of Age

Developments at various airports, along with an easing of rules and regulations, suggest business aviation is being better appreciated in Japan.
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Airports

Japan Bizav Plan Starts to Pay Off

Pushing to become a more business aviation friendly environment is starting to see some results in Japan, especially at Narita and Haneda.
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Aircraft

China's Comac C919 Edges Toward First Flight

First airplane conducting taxi and brake testing, but major systems remain incomplete.
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Airlines

Thailand's Nok Air Eyes China Expansion, Renewed Profitability

The low-fare carrier anticipates returning to profitability by the fourth quarter and deriving more revenue from China and the region.
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Aircraft

Thailand Bids For a Place on the Aerospace World Stage

Several Western aerospace firms have already invested in Thailand
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Aircraft

Japan Raises the Profile of its Business Aviation Sector

Japan has much to offer business aviation, with several business-aviation friendly airports with the requisite facilities for aircraft and VIP passengers.
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Aircraft

Viking Promotes New Twin Otter S Series

In-development dedicated seaplane version to feature corrosion-proofing and new composite floats.
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Aircraft

Bombardier C Series On Track for 2016 Certification, Delivery

Canadian aerospace manufacturer Bombardier (Chalet CD61) announced yesterday that the C Series aircraft program is now on track
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Engines

Pratt Says Fix for A320neo Engine Delays is Close

Whole Pratt & Whitney insists it will start delivering revised engines for Airbus A320neos in June.
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Aircraft

P&W Uses “Big Data” to Improve Maintenance Service

Pratt & Whitney has developed a new modeling and predictive tool to boost its maintenance service offerings.
Engines

Pratt Says A320neo Engine Issue is Close to Resolution

Qatar Airways is pushing for compensation over A320neo delivery delays.
Aircraft

Daher Unveils Enhancements for TBM 900

The TBM 900 single-engine turboprop continues to sell well, including in Asia
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Regulations and Government

Protectionism Still Winning as Liberalization Stalls

Asean nations have treaties in place that would allow the market to be liberalized, the the largest nations continue to drag their feet.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

ST Aero Opens New VIP Interiors Center

New Seletar center will deliver its full suite of luxury cabin interior designs to customers from across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.