Content Archive: February 2026

Aircraft

SkyDrive Chases eVTOL Aircraft Certification Milestone

The Japanese start-up is developing the three-seat SD-05 multicopter
SkyDrive SD-05
Maintenance and Modifications

Airbus Helicopters Boosts Asia-Pacific Parts Availability

New logistics hub uses automated vertical lift modules
Airbus Helicopters Singapore logistics hub
Maintenance and Modifications

ST Engineering and Honeywell Team for Defense Modernization

The two companies may establish an MRO center for Honeywell avionics
Avionics

Honeywell Expands IntuVue RDR-7000 Radar Capabilities

Technology extended to enable ground-based detection
Honeywell radar against blank background
Aircraft

Embraer C-390 Building Momentum in Asia

Fleet modernization presents opportunity for 180 new aircraft in the next two decades
Embraer KC-390 at Singapore Airshow 2026
Rotorcraft

Indian Air Force Sarang Helicopter Display Team Flies at Singapore Airshow

Sarang translates to Peacock, which is reflected in the livery on the helicopters.
Four helicopters in formation from Sarang Indian Air Force display team
Engines

CFM Picks Singapore for RISE Engine Airport Trials

Ground tests will be done at either Changi or Seletar airports
CFM International RISE Open Fan engine
Airlines

AirBorneo Boosts Malaysian Regional Fleet with ATR Order

Five ATR 72-600s and three ATR 42-600s will be delivered between 2027 and 2029
MASwings ATR 72-500
Safety

Air India Grounds a 787-8 After Fuel Switch Report

Pilot reported concern after flight from London to Bengaluru
Air India Boeing 787-9
Accidents

NTSB: Citation II Right-seat Pilot Not SIC-qualified

Crew noted anomalies before and after departure, investigation ongoing
image from NTSB preliminary report