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
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.
Aircraft
Orolia, AFIKLM Team Up On A320 ELT Retrofit
Companies seeking STC for Kannad ELT-DT installations.
Aircraft
Bombardier ‘Gratified’ Justice Served in C Series Dumping Case
Canadian OEM is seeing enthusiasm for its airplane growing in the Asia-Pacific, with its C Series now in operation with Korean Air.
Avionics
Thales Grabs Airbus Asia-Pacific Avionics Work
Seven-year deal will send components to Thales's Singapore shop
Engines
Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97s on Display with A350-1000
97,000-pound-thrust engine the most powerful ever certified by the British company.
Aircraft
Korean Air CS300s Boost Bombardier's Regional Presence
Asia-Pacific launch customer has 10 C Series on order.
Airports
India’s Airports Feeling the Strain of Traffic Growth
Indian airports are in upgrade mode to cope with congestion.
Airlines
'Kangaroo Route' Dynamics See New Market Entrants
Alliance between Qantas and Emirates still key feature of route.
Engines
Russia’s UEC in Singapore to Talk Over PD-14
Expects Perm Motors unit to deliver first example to Irkut for MC-21 by year end.
Aircraft
Boeing Bullish on Embraer Talks
U.S. company's Asia-Pac sales chief calls tie-up "a good strategic fit."
Engines
Rolls-Royce Launches “IntelligentEngine” Concept
UK-based engine OEM believes a focus on the digital domain will mean a revolution in reliability and support.
Aircraft
A350-1000 Takes Singapore Spotlight
Show appearance marks seventh stop of 12 city Asia/Mideast tour.
Airports
IAI and ST Engineering Win Airport Challenge
A joint Israeli/Singaporean team has won two challenges set by CAAS to improve efficiency at Changi airport.
ST Aerospace Shows MRO and UAV Innovations, Unmanned Freighter
New contracts for airliner maintenance and passenger-to-freighter conversions are announced and expected
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Ameco to Boost Bizjet Completion Capabilities
Company is planning to open a new design workshop in 2020.
Safety
Controp Helps Keep Birds and Drones at Bay
Birdstrike and the threat of drones are everyday hazards for airports. Controp has developed an EO/IR-based system to provide early detection.
Aircraft
Bell Sells Two 505 Jet Ranger X Copters to Vietnam
Purchase by Vietnam Helicopter Corporation and subsidiary mark the manufacturer's first commercial sale in the nation.
Engines
Pratt Turbine Overhaul Services Adds Efficiency
Automation makes processes more efficient, accurate.
Maintenance and Modifications
SR Technics Malaysia Adds CAAC Approval
Component specialist can now serve Chinese customers.
Aircraft
Flight Tests To Resume on Airbus BLADE Project
The project aims to demonstrate the potential for commercial application of laminar wings for airliners.
Maintenance and Modifications
Parker Debuts New Singapore Customer Response Center
The new facility will share global support duties with the company's first center which opened in 2015 in California
