News

New York Times • James Glanz, John Yoon, Mark Walker, Mika Gröndahl, Pablo Robles

Jeju Air Flight 2216: analysis of the crew’s final decision-making in the last moments

A report on the final moments of Jeju Air Flight 2216 describes a sequence of “cascade” decisions faced by the crew after the aircraft was stricken, highlighting the narrowing options available in critical seconds.

2026-05-01T03:47:51.959147-07:00

ch-aviation

China Southern and Xiamen Airlines sign for 137 Airbus A320neo-family jets in $21.4bn deal

2026-04-30T19:47:41.712731-07:00

ch-aviation

Pakistan competition regulator approves consortium bid for 100% ownership of Pakistan International Airlines

2026-05-01T01:28:04.132201-07:00

Vertical Mag

Rotortrade delivers first Airbus H145 D3 helicopter in Taiwan to Apex for offshore wind operations

2026-04-30T07:07:38.170223-07:00

News Timeline

thebulkheadseat.com

China Eastern A350 incident: mechanical malfunction after landing leads to jet-bridge collision at Shanghai Hongqiao China Eastern Airlines’ MU 5406 experienced a mechanical malfunction after landing at Shanghai Hongqiao, resulting in partial contact with a jet bridge while taxiing toward the gate. The airline apologized, said all passengers were safe, and reported orderly evacuation and disembarkation.

2026-05-02T08:50:15.893215-07:00

China Eastern A350 incident: mechanical malfunction after landing leads to jet-bridge collision at Shanghai Hongqiao

New York Times

❗️

Jeju Air Flight 2216: analysis of the crew’s final decision-making in the last moments A report on the final moments of Jeju Air Flight 2216 describes a sequence of “cascade” decisions faced by the crew after the aircraft was stricken, highlighting the narrowing options available in critical seconds.

2026-05-01T03:47:51.959147-07:00

Jeju Air Flight 2216: analysis of the crew’s final decision-making in the last moments

ch-aviation

Pakistan competition regulator approves consortium bid for 100% ownership of Pakistan International Airlines Pakistan’s competition regulator has approved the acquisition of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) by PIA Equity Limited, clearing a regulatory step toward full privatisation of the flag carrier. The approval advances a consortium process aimed at moving from operational control to 100% ownership.

2026-05-01T01:28:04.132201-07:00

Pakistan competition regulator approves consortium bid for 100% ownership of Pakistan International Airlines

aero-defence.tech

Australia selects Northrop Grumman to formalize sovereign solid rocket motor manufacturing engagement On May 1, 2026, the Commonwealth of Australia selected Northrop Grumman for formal engagement to establish domestic solid rocket motor (SRM) manufacturing capabilities. The effort will also involve DefendTex, Black Sky Industries and Anduril Australia to explore novel manufacturing methods, positioning SRM production as a sovereign industrial capability.

2026-04-30T22:49:22.481218-07:00

Australia selects Northrop Grumman to formalize sovereign solid rocket motor manufacturing engagement

ch-aviation

❗️

China Southern and Xiamen Airlines sign for 137 Airbus A320neo-family jets in $21.4bn deal China Southern Airlines and its subsidiary Xiamen Airlines have signed purchase agreements with Airbus for 102 and 35 A320neo-family aircraft, respectively, totaling 137 jets. The transaction is valued at about $21.4bn as the carriers expand capacity and fleet growth.

2026-04-30T19:47:41.712731-07:00

China Southern and Xiamen Airlines sign for 137 Airbus A320neo-family jets in $21.4bn deal

ch-aviation

Sun PhuQuoc Airways targets late-3Q26 A330 debut as it builds long-haul fleet depth Sun PhuQuoc Airways is eyeing an Airbus A330 debut in late 3Q26, signaling a near-term step-up in widebody capability. The timing suggests the carrier is sequencing aircraft deliveries to convert Vietnam’s tourism-driven demand expectations into deployable long-haul capacity.

2026-04-30T16:50:32.054289-07:00

Sun PhuQuoc Airways targets late-3Q26 A330 debut as it builds long-haul fleet depth

AeroTime

Chinese fighter sales surge after India-Pakistan conflict boosts demand for China-built aircraft China’s fighter-jet manufacturers are reporting a sharp rise in sales after the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict, in which Pakistan credited China-built aircraft with playing a decisive role in aerial combat. The reported sales uptick points to translating combat credibility into export momentum for Chinese platforms.

2026-04-30T07:45:07.940758-07:00

Chinese fighter sales surge after India-Pakistan conflict boosts demand for China-built aircraft

Vertical Mag

Rotortrade delivers first Airbus H145 D3 helicopter in Taiwan to Apex for offshore wind operations Rotortrade has successfully delivered the first Airbus H145 D3 helicopter in Taiwan to Apex, supporting expanded offshore wind sector operations. The delivery marks a new operational footprint for the type in Taiwan and reinforces Rotortrade’s role in advancing rotorcraft availability for energy-industry missions.

2026-04-30T07:07:38.170223-07:00

Rotortrade delivers first Airbus H145 D3 helicopter in Taiwan to Apex for offshore wind operations

Menu

Asia-Pacific (APAC) News

Jeju Air Flight 2216: analysis of the crew’s final decision-making in the last moments

China Southern and Xiamen Airlines sign for 137 Airbus A320neo-family jets in $21.4bn deal

Pakistan competition regulator approves consortium bid for 100% ownership of Pakistan International Airlines

Rotortrade delivers first Airbus H145 D3 helicopter in Taiwan to Apex for offshore wind operations

News Timeline