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Having developed automation solutions for GE Aviation plants worldwide, GE Bromont is automating inspections for engine MRO.

Hydrogen’s success as a zero-CO2 emissions aviation fuel depends largely on its production and distribution using renewable energy at huge scale.

While Russian airlines feel the brunt of overflight bans, Western European airlines have seen disruption to their schedules in the Far East.

Together, the nations of the Asia-Pacific region will account for nearly half of all commercial-jet deliveries in the next 20 years, engine OEMs reckon.

The Asia-Pacific region’s vast population, huge cities and poor road systems make it ripe for UAM market development, says Thales.

Embraer and Airbus reckon carriers’ post-pandemic efforts to adjust capacity to reduced demand represents a key Asia-Pacific sales opportunity.

Three major avionics manufacturers expect strong Asia-Pacific market demand for business aviation equipment, and for a variety of reasons.

Textron, Viking Air and Britten-Norman outline widely differing Asia-Pacific mission opportunities for their utility aircraft types.

Collins Aerospace has implemented many of its largest and most important industrial sustainability initiatives at its Asia-Pacific facilities.

United Airlines flies passengers on a Max 8 flight using 100 percent drop-in SAF.

As 360 Foam Wash engine-cleaning washes accumulate and customer numbers grow, the sustainability benefits of GE’s product increase.

All four major OEMs are working hard on engine-efficiency advances and hybrid-electric propulsion.

Strong interest in the version from Asia-Pacific carriers persuades De Havilland Canada to exhibit an Extra Capacity Dash 8-400 at Singapore.

Almost a third of the total number of short-runway airports open to service by the new ATR variant are in the Asia-Pacific region.

Interest from cargo companies in a Dash 8-400 freighter has persuaded DHC to consider launching its own conversion program.

The technology accelerator plans to deliver proof of concept on over 40 robotics, automation, data science and software projects within five years.

Asia will provide a third of MTU’s engine-MRO shop visits by 2030 and China will account for half of the company’s Asian total.

Collins Aerospace will remain largely intact following the merger but its in-house military GPS business will be divested.

Airbus has asked CFM not to make any changes to the existing Leap-1A for the A321XLR, says CFM’s CEO.

The Leap production ramp-up hasn’t really been affected by Boeing’s reduced 737 Max assembly rate, says CFM CEO Gaël Méheust.

Providing parts and repairs to operators keeping older aircraft in service longer is boosting Collins Aerospace’s aftermarket business.

Data analytics can predict if a particular engine may be affected but CFM is still seeking a permanent fix to engine coking issue

Commercial-aircraft interiors and premium seating offer Collins strong growth opportunities in Middle Eastern markets.

Air BP is now acquiring the hardware and software needed to roll out its Airfield Automation platform at its Middle East and Northern Africa locations.

Already experiencing steady business growth in the Middle East, JSSI sees some strong new growth possibilities in the region.

DHC has launched a one-year review to decide if it should enter two new Dash 8-400 support business areas.

The renamed DHC sees plenty of markets for its improved model.

Safran Aircraft Engines confirms axial HPC stages were redesigned but centrifugal stage remains.

Rolls-Royce engineers have taught the Pearl 15’s engine vibration health monitoring unit to recognize patterns arising among 9,000 measured parameters.

Mapiex Aviation will provide line maintenance and mobile repair support for 13 PT6 turboprop and turboshaft models operating in seven countries.