Asia-Pacific (APAC) News

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Adani expects one or two foreign airlines to pause Mumbai flights rather than shift to Navi Mumbai

Adani Airport CEO Arun Bansal said some airlines may temporarily suspend service to Mumbai instead of transferring operations to the new Navi Mumbai airport. He expects one or two foreign carriers to take that approach, underscoring the operational and commercial choices airlines face as the city’s airport capacity expands.

Bloomberg

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IndiGo accelerates international growth plans while protecting low-cost model, with A350s to add lie-flat business class

Airspace restrictions over Pakistan and disruption in the Middle East are prompting IndiGo to consider shifting capacity into some international markets earlier than planned. CEO Willie Walsh says expansion must preserve the carrier’s low-cost model; its first 10 A350s are set to have three cabins, including 16 lie-flat business-class seats, from the second quarter of 2028.

FlightGlobal

Malaysia’s first FA-50Ms land in Kuantan

FlightGlobal

Two FA-50Ms arrive in Malaysia, beginning air force modernization

Malaysia has received two FA-50M aircraft at Kuantan Air Base, marking a step in the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s modernization as airpower gains importance in Southeast Asia’s security environment. The report does not provide further details on the aircraft’s delivery schedule or operational deployment.

Space.com

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Rocket Lab targets 99th mission with launch of private Japanese Earth-observation satellite

Rocket Lab is scheduled to launch a privately owned Japanese Earth-observation satellite on Nov. 2, marking its 99th mission to date. The company plans to stream the launch live; the available report does not identify the satellite’s operator or provide its mission specifications.

Reuters

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China’s three largest airlines report nine-month losses as fuel costs and weak fares pressure earnings

Air China, China Eastern and China Southern reported losses for the first nine months, putting the state-owned trio on course for full-year losses. Reports differ on third-quarter performance, but cite higher jet fuel costs; weak domestic fares and typhoon disruptions also weighed on what is usually the airlines’ strongest quarter.

Reuters

China's top three airlines head for full-year losses as fuel costs weigh

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SpiceJet to add four leased aircraft to boost operations

India’s SpiceJet plans to add four leased jets as it seeks to strengthen operations. The expansion would add capacity through leased aircraft, rather than new deliveries, though the available report provides no details on aircraft types, timing or routes.