Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
July 17th 2026
Today’s briefs report news from Airbus, Cebu Pacific, GE Aerospace, HSBC, Japan Airlines (JAL), Korean Air (KAL), and Vietnam Airlines. Read More »
GE Aerospace has raised its 2026 profit forecast. The OEM expects an adjusted profit per share in the range of $7.65 to $7.85 for 2026, compared with $7.10 to $7.40 forecast earlier.
Airbus plans to operate a non-stop flight from Toulouse to Melbourne using its A350-1000ULR demonstrator aircraft to validate its performance. The flight is expected to arrive in Melbourne on Friday, July 24, 2026, with a great circle distance of 16,889 kilometers.
Korean Air (KAL) said it is is highlighting its next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies at the Korea Drone & UAM Expo 2026, taking place at Songdo Convensia in Incheon from July 15 to 17.
Cebu Pacific has signed a wet lease agreement with Vietnam Airlines, allowing the Philippine carrier to deploy one Airbus A320neo aircraft to support the Vietnamese flag carrier’s domestic operations during the peak travel season. The agreement covers the use of one Airbus A320neo powered by Pratt & Whitney engines from July 15 to Sept. 7, 2026. The aircraft will be based in Ho Chi Minh City and operated by Cebu Pacific’s pilots and cabin crew on domestic routes serving Cam Ranh, Phu Quoc, Vinh, Da Nang, and return flights.
On July 16, Japan Airlines (JAL) launched its new, refreshed booking website. The design and usability have been unified with the JAL app, which was revamped in April.
HSBC has supported the first aircraft financing transaction backed by Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (K-SURE), providing financing for a Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner delivered to Korean Air (KAL).
