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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.
Safety
Weaponized ATC Calls Threaten African Air Safety
Aircraft receive conflicting transmissions as Somalia and Somaliland fight over airspace control
Airlines
Textron’s Cessna SkyCourier Passenger Variant Set To Enter Australia
Hinterland Aviation will operate the first SkyCourier passenger variant in Australia
Charter & Fractional
Scottsdale-based Charter Broker Set Jet Suddenly Folds
Clients are not expected to see refunds for future travel or booked flights
Avionics
Elliott Launches Citation XL/XLS Refurb with G5000 Upgrade
The XL/XLS Excellence Program offers new avionics, paint, and interior
Aircraft
China's Comac C919 Airliner Flies at Singapore Airshow
The narrowbody airliner is meant to compete with the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737.
FutureFlight
Philippines Charter Flight Group Commits To Operating Lilium's eVTOL Aircraft
PhilJets will add to its fleet of 15 private jets and helicopters as it partners with Lilium to establish a business model for on-demand air taxi service.
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
Training and Workforce
Royal Aeronautical Society Appoints New Head of Singapore Branch
Paul Ashcroft is senior v-p of Asia-Pacific for aviation asset group AerFin
Charter & Fractional
FAI's Dubai Operation Wins Medical Escort Approval
Germany-based FAI Rent-a-jet operates 10 aircraft
Safety
AAIB: AW189 Incident Crew Did Not Understand Its AFCS
An AFCS mismatch triggered an uncommanded yaw
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.
Avionics
Blackcomb Helicopters Selects Foresight MX HUMS
The GPMS system will be installed on Blackcomb's Airbus and Bell helicopter fleets
Aircraft
Comac Lands Orders for Short-body C919 and Firefighting ARJ21
Tibet Airlines is the launch customer for the first major C919 derivative
Airlines
Silk Avia Receives First ATR 72-600 Regional Airliner
The delivery last week is the first of five twin turboprops
Engines
Pratt & Whitney Expands Singapore Activities
Expansion allows for an increase in GTF and PT6C MRO capacity
Aircraft
Chinese ARJ21 and C919 Airliners Go on Show
The ARJ21 and C919 are vying for orders in the Asia-Pacific region
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Expands Cost-Per-Hour Program to Defense Business
Bombardier continues to build on its special mission portfolio
Aircraft
Airbus A350-1000 Flight Test Aircraft Headed for GPS Signal Trials
Airbus is closely monitoring reports of GPS spoofing
Aircraft
Airbus Puts SAF on Display with A350-1000
The aircraft is fueled with a 35 percent blend of sustainable aviation fuel
Security
High Point Launches Singapore Subsidiary
High Point expands Southeast Asia reach with new office in Singapore
Aircraft
China’s Fighter Goals Soar on the Wings of the Dragon
China's military aircraft push new technical boundaries
Engines
Pratt & Whitney Wins Korean Engine Support Contract
P&W has signed a third contract for fighter engine support
Aircraft
Asian Buyers Gain Access to Certified Pre-owned HondaJets
The light jets undergo rigorous maintenance and inspection to give customers peace of mind
Aircraft
U.S. Participation Soars at Singapore Airshow
Number of exhibitors jumped by 50 percent over pre-pandemic shows
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
Engines
Engine Makers Explore Several Paths to Decarbonization
R&D work chases short-term improvement and a quantum leap for the 2030s
Airports
Eve and Yugo Join Forces to Advance UAM in Southeast Asia
The companies will study infrastructure requirements and regulations
