Air Transport
News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.
Aircraft
Pratt Tackling New GTF Problem On A320neos
Latest issue has been linked to multiple in-service disruptions
Airports
London City Airport Closed after WWII-era Bomb Found
Airport in London’s Docklands closed by unexploded WW2 bomb discovery.
Aircraft
Airbus’s A350-900 XWB Airliner Takes Flight at Dubai Airshow
Airbus’s A350-900 XWB Airliner Takes Flight at Dubai Airshow
Training and Workforce
Embry-Riddle, Singapore Airlines Team for New Pilots
"Flight Minor" program offers flight training to Asia Campus students for first time, with last year of s study in the U.S., earning ratings
Aircraft
Boeing 737 Max 10 Reaches Firm Configuration
Milestone ushers in start of detailed design phase
Airlines
Rockwell Collins Scores Regional Successes
Rockwell Collins has landed important deals in the Asia-Pacific region, while its products continue to improve airline and airport efficiency
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Aon Warns Asian Airlines Against Resorting to ‘Cheap Cover’
Aviation industry’s low margins mean higher risk from uninsured losses.
Maintenance and Modifications
Boeing Bags $1B In Services Contracts
Mix of commercial, military contracts highlight new services opportunities.
Aircraft
Mitsubishi to Add Seventh Flight Test Article for MRJ Effort
No “show stoppers” as program progresses toward delivering on promise of late 2019 certification
Engines
MTU Sees Future In Additive Manufacturing
German engine-maker has one AM-made part in service.
Aircraft
CAAS Inks New, Updated Civil Aviation Agreements
Updated bilateral safety initiative with the U.S. leads list of collaborative approaches championed by the Singaporean authority.
Aircraft
Bombardier Foresees Strong Need for 60- to 150-Seat Transports
Canadian airframer says economic growth will drive demand; positions its Q400 turboprops, CRJs and small single-aisle airliners as the solution.
Training and Workforce
Next-Gen Training Elevated by CAE Rise
Advanced evidence-based training methods can refine and improve airline training programs.
Aircraft
EFW Launches A321P2F with Order from Vallair
ST Aero-Airbus joint venture to deliver first airplane by end of 2019.
Indonesia's PTDI Announces Progress on N219
Second prototype to join flight-test program soon.
Maintenance and Modifications
TS&S To Use Atlas Copco Digital Tooling
Torque wrench improves efficiency, reduces errors
Airlines
Panasonic, Singapore Airlines Team on New IFEC Offering
myKrisWorld provides an experience centered around "the Internet of Me" via actionable data analytics
Aircraft
Royal Flying Doctor Service Orders King Airs
The Australian RFDS has placed an order for two modified Beechcraft King Air 350 cargo aircraft.
Aircraft
The Airbus A350-1000 Takes the Singapore Airshow Spotlight
The Airbus A350-1000 Takes the Singapore Airshow Spotlight
Avionics
Esterline's Helicopter Demonstrator Makes Singapore Debut
Unit incorporates company's extensive range of core avionics solutions; helicopter simulator transportable dome also on display
Aircraft
Twin Otter Racks Up Hours and Sales
Viking Air, which has now sold Twin Otters in 30 countries, has seen strong interest in the type in the Asia-Pacific region.
Aircraft
Boeing Inks 747-8F Order, Sees Strong Cargo Market
The conversion of an option for 14 747 freighters into a firm order by UPS, pushes, Boeing's cargo carrier backlog to more than 100.
Aircraft
Sukhoi Shows Off "Saberlets" on Superjet 100
New wingtip devices are designed to cut fuel burn by as much as 3 percent.
ATC
Honeywell Views Sea of Opportunities in Asia
SmartPath GBAS is one area of Honeywell’s business which has experienced increased success.
Airlines
Study Ranks Trans-Pacific Airline Fuel Efficiency
Hainan Airlines and ANA were found to be the most fuel efficient in terms of transporting passengers.
Aircraft
BOC Aviation Delivers its 250th Boeing Aircraft
Boeing's largest lessor-customer has delivered its 250th 737-800, to a Chinese airline.
Engines
Eagle Services Lands Role as Asia's First GP7200 Overhaul Shop
Singapore-based engine shop is fourth in GP7200 overhaul network.
Aircraft
Comac Draws Parallel with China’s Trade Initiatives
Harking back to traditional trade routes and initiatives, the Chinese OEM takes aim at new markets
Aircraft
Asia-Pac Growth Portends Opportunities, Challenges for Airbus
Company must adapt to cope with production rate needs.
Engines
Rolls Runs New Lean-burn Combustor
Rolls is focussing on refining next-gen lean-burn combustor as it eyes closer engine-airframe integration, and electrification.
