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Blackcomb Helicopters Selects Foresight MX HUMS

The GPMS system will be installed on Blackcomb's Airbus and Bell helicopter fleets
Blackcomb installing Foresight MX on EC135 and Bell 212HP
Rotorcraft

Airbus Displays Innovation in Twin and Single Helicopters

A corporate version of the H130 and a mockup of the H145 are on show in Singapore
Falcon Aviation Services H130 helicopter
Avionics

Elliott Launches Citation XL/XLS Refurb with G5000 Upgrade

The XL/XLS Excellence Program offers new avionics, paint, and interior
Elliott Aviation Excellent upgrade of the Citation XL/XLS
Charter & Fractional

FAI's Dubai Operation Wins Medical Escort Approval

Germany-based FAI Rent-a-jet operates 10 aircraft
FAI Rent-a-jet Global Express aircraft
FutureFlight

Singapore Private Aviation Group Yugo Teams With Eve Air Mobility

The partners are focusing their efforts on possible urban air mobility business modals in the Philippines and Cambodia.
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ATC

Skyscape Selects Eve for Urban ATM in Japan

Skyscape becomes Eve’s first Urban ATM customer in Japan
Skyscape/Eve vertiport
Airlines

Silk Avia Receives First ATR 72-600 Regional Airliner

The delivery last week is the first of five twin turboprops
Silk Avia ATR72-600
Aircraft

ATR Sees 2023 Sales and Deliveries Surge

ATR delivered 36 aircraft in 2023
ATR 2023 market dynamics chart
Training and Workforce

Embraer and CAE launches E2 FFS in Singapore

The E-Jet E2 full flight simulator in Singapore is the first of its kind in Asia-Pacific.
Embraer CAE partnership Singapore
Safety

AAIB: AW189 Incident Crew Did Not Understand Its AFCS

An AFCS mismatch triggered an uncommanded yaw
AgustaWestland AW189
Regulations and Government

Senate FAA Reauthorization Mandates Part 135 for All Air Tours

Alphabets urge rejection of costly new Part 135 provisions
Papillon Helicopters
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Expands Cost-Per-Hour Program to Defense Business

Bombardier continues to build on its special mission portfolio
Bombardier global and challenger aircraft in defense configurations flying together.
Aircraft

Singapore Aerial Display Returns with Full Force

Singapore Airshow 2024 draws most flying teams in its history
Boeing F-15SG
Engines

Pratt & Whitney Expands Singapore Activities

Expansion allows for an increase in GTF and PT6C MRO capacity
P&W MRO Singapore
Aircraft

China's Comac C919 Airliner Flies at Singapore Airshow

The narrowbody airliner is meant to compete with the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737.
Comac C919 flying display
Aircraft

Airbus Puts SAF on Display with A350-1000

The aircraft is fueled with a 35 percent blend of sustainable aviation fuel
Airbus A350-1000 refueling with 35 percent blend in SAF
Aircraft

U.S. Participation Soars at Singapore Airshow

Number of exhibitors jumped by 50 percent over pre-pandemic shows
USA Pavilion at Singapore Airshow 2024
Engines

Pratt & Whitney Wins Korean Engine Support Contract

P&W has signed a third contract for fighter engine support
Pratt & Whitney $355 million F100 engine sustainment contract for South Korea's F-15s, F-16s
Maintenance and Modifications

Strong Maintenance Providers Bring Structure to Asian Carriers

Large independent maintenance, repair and overhaul groups stand to benefit from region’s risk aversion
A Lufthansa Technik mechanic inspects an engine in Manila
Aircraft

China’s Fighter Goals Soar on the Wings of the Dragon

China's military aircraft push new technical boundaries
Shenyang J-35
Aircraft

Embraer Teams with Mahindra for C-390 in India

If selected, the C-390 could be made in India
Embraer C390
Engines

Engine Makers Explore Several Paths to Decarbonization

R&D work chases short-term improvement and a quantum leap for the 2030s
Pratt & Whitney hybrid-electric propulsion technology demonstrator
Airports

Changi East Rises As Paya Lebar Closes

Changi East ready to open as Paya Lebar closes in the mid-2030s
An impression of Changi Airport's giant new Terminal 5, with the third runway to the right and the existing terminals in the background.
Aircraft

Asian Buyers Gain Access to Certified Pre-owned HondaJets

The light jets undergo rigorous maintenance and inspection to give customers peace of mind
Honda Aircraft's Echelon private jet
Regulations and Government

FAA Sets Restrictions for State of the Union Address

The flight restrictions will curtail operations into KDCA during the event
U.S. Capitol
Aircraft

Embraer Views Asia Pacific As Key Growth Driver

The Brazilian group has won new business in the region for its commercial, executive, and military aircraft
Francisco Gomes Neto, president and CEO of Embraer
Security

High Point Launches Singapore Subsidiary

High Point expands Southeast Asia reach with new office in Singapore
High Point Aerotechnologies counter-drone system
Airports

Eve and Yugo Join Forces to Advance UAM in Southeast Asia

The companies will study infrastructure requirements and regulations
Eve Yugo aircraft
Training and Workforce

Pratt & Whitney Expands India Presence With New Digital Center

Pratt & Whitney grows its presence in India
Pratt & Whitney leaders participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony during the inauguration of the India Digital Capability Center in Bengaluru.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

United Aircraft Group Headlines China-based Exhibitors at Singapore

UAV developer United Aircraft Group appears prominently among several firms from China
TD550 unmanned helicopter