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Safety

Flight Safety Foundation Schedules Safety Seminars in Asia

The FSF scheduled safety workshops in Singapore, Asia and Latin America in the spring and summer of 2016 to progress the Global Safety Information Project.
Maintenance and Modifications

Boeing Shanghai Expands Maintenance Business

UK-based Thomas Cook Airlines’ Boeing 767 fleet will now receive maintenance from Boeing Shanghai.
Aircraft

Bizjet Broker Sees Market Boost from South East Asia

Issues in China and India will blunt delivery performance.
Aircraft

New Models Boost Textron’s Bizav and Military Families

Textron’s business jet family now include the new Citation Latitude
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Connectivity Spreads Fast Through Asia Pacific

Aircraft with satellite links and WiFi in the cabin, allowing passengers to connect their own devices, is quickly spreading.
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Avionics

Controp Ships 2000th Stamp Miniature EO/IR Payload

Controp Precision Technologies is expanding its Stamp family of sensors.
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Aircraft

Australia Joins Singapore in the PC-21 Club

Having selected the Pilatus PC-21 to fulfill its basic training needs last year, the Royal Australian Air Force is gearing up toward service entry in 2017
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Aircraft

Chengdu’s J-20 Enters Production

China’s stealthy J-20 fighter is believed to have entered the production phase, and the first aircraft could be in the hands of the air force next year.
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Aircraft

ATR Sets Sights on China

The turboprop manufacturer’s new Beijing sales office is hoped to unlock the Chinese market
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Training and Workforce

Pilots Learning To Fly in Frasca Simulators

The company’s simulators are seeing growing interest in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Aircraft

Airbus Strives for Smooth Production Ramp-up

European airframer delivered a record 635 aircraft last year
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Aircraft

Singapore Airshow 2016 Flying Display Preview

Singapore Airshow 2016 Flying Display Preview
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Aircraft

Cirrus Expanding Asia Pacific Presence

Certification of the Vision SF50 single-engine, all-composite jet is imminent.
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Regulations and Government

Taiwan’s Good Technical Offer Is Affected By Politics

Taiwan is keen to develop its aerospace industry through exports but has China watching its every move.
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Aircraft

Italian Jet Trainer Finds New Cost-Saving Roles

Singapore was the first export customer for the M346, and has since been joined by Israel, Poland and the UAE.
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Training and Workforce

The Search for MH370 Continues And So Does the Mystery

Almost two years after MH370 disappeared, the location is still a mystery – with only one item washing up.
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Puts Singapore at Centre of Regional Services Initiative

With the UK engine maker assembling Trent engines in Singapore it makes sense that for services too, the country is key for Rolls.
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Aircraft

Ruag to Kick Off Dornier 228NG Production in Mid-2016

The modernized twin turboprop is intended for a variety of roles including commuter airline service and maritime patrol.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

General Atomics Eyes Asia Pacific Region for Popular Predator B

Several nations including the UK now operate reapers, but the company is looking further afield for new customers.
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Avionics

Singapore Airlines Upgrades Electronic Flight Bags

The Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 fleet is being upgraded.
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Engines

Alcoa Signs Contract with GE Aviation

Alcoa will supply lightweight metals to engine maker GE Aviation in a $1.5 billion contract.

France Shows Growing Ambitions in the Asian Market

At this year’s Singapore Airshow, France has been chosen to be the Feature Country.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

When It Comes To Small-Scale UAVs, The Big OEMs are Best: LockMart

U.S. company is offering a suite of UAVs with common ground control
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Security

Export Market Strong for Thales Ground Radar

Export Market Strong for Thales Ground Radar
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ATC

Airbus ProSky, Sichuan Airlines Design RNP-AR Procedures

Airbus ATM subsidiary ProSky is working to help Chinese Airlines take best advantage of satellite navigation
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Aircraft

Malaysia Airlines Faces Turbulent Weather

Malaysia’s national carrier has been hit by misfortune but economic factors and competition are making things even harder.
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Aircraft

China Continues with Ambitious Air Transport Growth Plans

Recent economic turmoil and the commodities crisis have not cause China to shy away from its ambitious plans to grow its airlines domestically
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Rotorcraft

Budget-Constraints Drove Helicopter Choices in Malaysia

Budget-Constrained Helicopter Choices in Malaysia
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Airlines

Myanmar Boom Wanes as Overcapacity Bites

Once hailed as one of the world’s fastest growing markets, Myanmar’s aviation sector is suffering from overcapacity and a slowdown in growth.
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Rotorcraft

Boeing Gives More Work to India

Boeing further participates in Make In India
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