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Safety
AAIB: AW189 Incident Crew Did Not Understand Its AFCS
An AFCS mismatch triggered an uncommanded yaw
Charter & Fractional
Scottsdale-based Charter Broker Set Jet Suddenly Folds
Clients are not expected to see refunds for future travel or booked flights
Regulations and Government
Senate FAA Reauthorization Mandates Part 135 for All Air Tours
Alphabets urge rejection of costly new Part 135 provisions
Charter & Fractional
FAI's Dubai Operation Wins Medical Escort Approval
Germany-based FAI Rent-a-jet operates 10 aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Expands Cost-Per-Hour Program to Defense Business
Bombardier continues to build on its special mission portfolio
Airlines
Silk Avia Receives First ATR 72-600 Regional Airliner
The delivery last week is the first of five twin turboprops
Aircraft
Airbus A350-1000 Flight Test Aircraft Headed for GPS Signal Trials
Airbus is closely monitoring reports of GPS spoofing
Training and Workforce
Embraer and CAE launches E2 FFS in Singapore
The E-Jet E2 full flight simulator in Singapore is the first of its kind in Asia-Pacific.
Aircraft
Chinese ARJ21 and C919 Airliners Go on Show
The ARJ21 and C919 are vying for orders in the Asia-Pacific region
Airlines
Textron’s Cessna SkyCourier Passenger Variant Set To Enter Australia
Hinterland Aviation will operate the first SkyCourier passenger variant in Australia
Rotorcraft
Airbus Displays Innovation in Twin and Single Helicopters
A corporate version of the H130 and a mockup of the H145 are on show in Singapore
Aircraft
Singapore Aerial Display Returns with Full Force
Singapore Airshow 2024 draws most flying teams in its history
Training and Workforce
Royal Aeronautical Society Appoints New Head of Singapore Branch
Paul Ashcroft is senior v-p of Asia-Pacific for aviation asset group AerFin
Aircraft
China's Comac C919 Airliner Flies at Singapore Airshow
The narrowbody airliner is meant to compete with the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737.
Engines
Pratt & Whitney Expands Singapore Activities
Expansion allows for an increase in GTF and PT6C MRO capacity
Engines
Pratt & Whitney Wins Korean Engine Support Contract
P&W has signed a third contract for fighter engine support
Aircraft
U.S. Participation Soars at Singapore Airshow
Number of exhibitors jumped by 50 percent over pre-pandemic shows
Regulations and Government
FAA Sets Restrictions for State of the Union Address
The flight restrictions will curtail operations into KDCA during the event
Airports
Eve and Yugo Join Forces to Advance UAM in Southeast Asia
The companies will study infrastructure requirements and regulations
Aircraft
Airbus Puts SAF on Display with A350-1000
The aircraft is fueled with a 35 percent blend of sustainable aviation fuel
Security
High Point Launches Singapore Subsidiary
High Point expands Southeast Asia reach with new office in Singapore
Airports
Changi East Rises As Paya Lebar Closes
Changi East ready to open as Paya Lebar closes in the mid-2030s
Aircraft
Asian Buyers Gain Access to Certified Pre-owned HondaJets
The light jets undergo rigorous maintenance and inspection to give customers peace of mind
Engines
Engine Makers Explore Several Paths to Decarbonization
R&D work chases short-term improvement and a quantum leap for the 2030s
Maintenance and Modifications
Strong Maintenance Providers Bring Structure to Asian Carriers
Large independent maintenance, repair and overhaul groups stand to benefit from region’s risk aversion
Aircraft
Embraer Views Asia Pacific As Key Growth Driver
The Brazilian group has won new business in the region for its commercial, executive, and military aircraft
Aircraft
China’s Fighter Goals Soar on the Wings of the Dragon
China's military aircraft push new technical boundaries
Training and Workforce
Pratt & Whitney Expands India Presence With New Digital Center
Pratt & Whitney grows its presence in India
