Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
September 21st 2026
Today’s briefs report news from Akasa Air, ANA HOLDINGS INC., China Aircraft Leasing Group, Etihad Airways, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airports, Priority Pass and Swissport. Read More »
India-headquartered Akasa Air will establish an aircraft maintenance engineering training program in partnership with Hindustan Aviation Academy, JRN Institute of Aviation Technology, Pune Institute of Aviation Technology and Thakur Institute of Aviation Technology. "Through our partnership with specialised aviation training institutes, we are creating a more structured, application-oriented learning experience designed to build a future-ready workforce for Indian aviation," Akasa Air co-founder and chief operating officer, Belson Coutinho, said. "As India’s fastest-growing airline, we remain committed to investing in talent and supporting the development of a resilient, globally competitive aviation ecosystem for our country."
ANA HOLDINGS INC. has agreed a deal to purchase lifestyle retail business Akomeya Tokyo Co from The Sazaby League for an undisclosed sum. The purchase, which requires regulatory approval from the Japan Fair Trade Commission, will be made by ANA’s wholly-owned subsidiary, All Nippon Airways Trading Co.
China Aircraft Leasing Group said in a regulatory filing it has signed an agreement to sell one A321 aircraft to a subsidiary of Maxwealth Financial Leasing for an undisclosed sum. The transaction was expected to close by the end of October.
Etihad Airways and Swissport have signed a memorandum of understanding to increase the number of airports at which the aviation services company provides ground handling and cargo services to the airline by 10 to 40 airports.
Japan Airlines has signed an agreement for carbon dioxide removal credits with Climeworks Solutions compliant with the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).
Malaysia Airports has reduced the entry fee for rideshare vehicles picking up passengers at Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 to 2 ringgit (US$0.48), from 3 ringgit and 2.16 ringgit, respectively, previously.
Priority Pass is looking to expand its lounge network and update its technology platform as part of parent Collinson Group’s 500 million pound (US$670 million) five-year investment program.
