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.
Safety
FAA Calls for ‘Action Plan’ to Address Boeing’s Deficient Quality Control
Agency insists that Boeing meets non-negotiable safety standards
Environment
California Fuel Proposals Draw Industry Opposition
Proposals would regulate jet fuel and ban leaded avgas
Rotorcraft
VAI Honors Salute to Excellence Award Winners at Heli-Expo 2024
VAI awards recognize those who achieve incredible feats while supporting the community and helicopter industry
Safety
Boeing Missing Key Elements of Safety Culture: FAA Report
Employees lack awareness of the basics in reporting safety concerns.
Rotorcraft
New Salute to Excellence Award Honors Harold Summers
HAI presented the new Harold Summers Legacy Award to Zhilin Summers
Aircraft
Starlux Grows Airbus Widebody Fleet
The Taiwanese carrier is buying three A330neos and five A350Fs
Aircraft
Airbus A330neo MOU Cements VietJet’s Long-haul Aspirations
Deal calls for first delivery of the widebodies in 2026
Training and Workforce
Embraer and CAE Add New E-Jet E2 Flight Simulator For Asia Pacific Airlines in Singapore
Low-cost carrier Scoot will be the first airline in the region to fly the E2.
Aircraft
Airbus Forges Ahead With Sustainability Goals
European airframer is breaking ground and forging new sustainability partnerships
Engines
Chinese Leasing Group Orders More CFM Leap Engines
Singapore Airshow order relates to an earlier deal for Airbus A320neo airliners
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Gains CAAC Nod for RB211-535 Support
Chinese operators collectively operate 70 Boeing 757s, representing about 20 percent of the in-service RB211-535 fleet.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
MOU with The Hague Puts Singapore in Center of Aviation Mediation in Asia
Singapore will collaborate on the first specialized mediation framework for the aviation industry in Asia
Avionics
Nearly Two-thirds of Comments Support 25-hour CVR Proposal
The longer recording time would help investigators learn more about accidents
Maintenance and Modifications
P&W Seeing MRO Benefits from Singapore Technology Accelerator
STA has spurred some 30 innovations to improve MRO processes
Maintenance and Modifications
ST Engineering Extends Honeywell Partnership
ST supports a wide range of Honeywell components
Environment
Nandina REM Makes Advances in Aviation Circularity
The company's technology offers a new opportunity for decommissioned aircraft.
Aircraft
Airbus's A350-1000 Flies at Singapore Airshow
The ultra-long-haul airliner is flying on a blend of sustainable aviation fuel.
Charter & Fractional
ASL Group and Azzera Announce Sustainable Aviation Partnership
The collaboration will create a sustainable fuel booking system
Maintenance and Modifications
LTP Completes First 12-Year A380 Overhaul
A second 12-year A380 check is underway at LTP's Manila facility
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Collins Now Uses 100 Percent Renewable Electricity in Tanauan City
The RTX subsidiary is promoting its commitment to sustainability
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Air India Opts for Thales Avant Up Inflight Entertainment
Thales will install the equipment on 51 Boeing and Airbus airliners
Airlines
Maldivian Orders Two More ATR 42-600 Turboprops
The companies inked the agreement on the first day of the Singapore Airshow
Environment
Singapore Airshow Spotlights the Road to Net Zero
SAF remains the crux of sustainability efforts
Airlines
Scoot and Embraer Sign Spare Parts Inventory Management Deal
Scoot is the first ECIP customer in the Asia-Pacific region
Maintenance and Modifications
SAESL Plans $180 Million Expansion
Expansion will boost the engine MRO provider's capacity by 40 percent
Fuel
Airbus Sets An Example With Sustainable Aviation Fuel Use
The airframer is testing the ability to use 100% SAF.
Aircraft
Airbus Forecasts 20-year Market for 400 Large Freighters in Asia-Pacific
Airbus eying potential strong demand for A350F freighter
Airlines
Boeing Secures ‘Landmark’ Thai Airways 787 Deal
Royal Brunei Airlines has ordered four of the widebody Dreamliners
Aircraft
Updated L-410NG Turbolet Lands at the Singapore Airshow
The L-410NG is a modern version of a Czech classic
Engines
Cebu Pacific Ups Orders for Pratt & Whitney GTFs
Cebu Pacific already has 33 GTF-powered A320neo airplanes in service
