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Embraer E195-E2 Debuts in Singapore

The Brazilian OEM sees market opportunity for smaller narrowbodies in Asia as airlines prioritize yield over market share.

Aircraft

February 9, 2020

Aviation Industry Braces for Full Impact of Coronavirus Outbreak

The Coronavirus outbreak has already resulted in a steep dip in airline traffic in China and disruption to the aerospace supply chain.

Airlines

February 9, 2020

Airbus January Orders Surge, Deliveries Sag

The European airframer netted firm orders for 274 airplanes while delivering 31 in January.

Aircraft

February 9, 2020

Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage Touts Aussie Parking

Australia’s Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage highlights in Singapore its facility amid expected rising demand for aircraft storage space.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 8, 2020

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Comac Travels A 'Distant, Difficult Road' To Future

China sees steady aerospace development amid trade tensions.

Aircraft

February 7, 2020

Collins Expects Substantial Synergies from UTC-Raytheon Merger

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

February 7, 2020

Boeing Puts Brave Face on Asia-Pac Narrowbody Prospects

The U.S. airframer’s marketing v-p sees opportunity to meet pent-up demand in China in particular.

Aircraft

February 7, 2020

Airbus On Track for E-Fan X Hybrid-Electric Flight in 2021

Airbus recently completed wind tunnel tests on a scale model of the E-Fan X hybrid-electric technology demonstrator aircraft, based on the BAe 146 RJ100.

Aircraft

February 7, 2020

Fokker, CMC Offer GNSS/ADS-B Solution After Cargolux Success

The novel approach for ADS-B Out developed for Cargolux is now being considered by other airlines.

ATC

February 7, 2020

Despite Costs, Embraer’s Slattery Shows Patience on Boeing JV

The Embraer Commercial CEO awaits the competitive “visibility” airline customers covet.

Aircraft

February 6, 2020

Older Aircraft Can Be Upcycled To Train Flight Crews

Euramec is giving a new lease on life for older A320 airframes by having them recycled into training equipment for pilots and flight attendants.

Aircraft

February 6, 2020

Pegasus Airlines’ Runway Overrun Results in Three Fatalities

The Turkish low-cost carrier experienced three runway excursions in the past two years, two at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport.

Accidents

February 6, 2020

Mitsubishi Confirms Sixth Delay to SpaceJet Certification

Mitsubishi will not now be ready to begin deliveries of its M90 regional jet in 2020. It has yet to confirm a new target date.

Aircraft

February 6, 2020

Rolls-Royce Underlines Singapore’s Significance

UK-based engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce has been producing Trent engines for airlines in the region for eight years.

Engines

February 5, 2020

Trent Engine Marks Silver Anniversary

The first variant of the Trent engine entered service in February 1988.

Engines

February 5, 2020

Airbus Suspends A320 Assembly in China Due to Coronavirus

Along with Boeing and Safran, Airbus has acknowledged that measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in China have disrupted work.

Aircraft

February 5, 2020

Qatar Airways Eyes Stake in RwandAir

The national carrier of Qatar continues to find avenues to counter the effects of a Saudi-led blockade.

Airlines

February 5, 2020

Authorities Continue Bribery Probe of Garuda Indonesia

“Key decision makers” at Garuda allegedly received $3.3 million in illicit payments from various firms, including Airbus and Rolls-Royce.

Airlines

February 4, 2020

All U.S. Airlines To Halt Service to China

Delta and United joined American Airlines on Friday in reacting to tightening travel restrictions and low load factors.

Airlines

February 3, 2020

Ryanair Pushes Out Max 200 Deliveries to September or October

The Irish low-cost carrier group signals readiness to negotiate an order for 737 Max 10s.

Aircraft

February 3, 2020