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.

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'Kangaroo Route' Dynamics See New Market Entrants

Alliance between Qantas and Emirates still key feature of route.

Airlines

February 5, 2018

India’s Airports Feeling the Strain of Traffic Growth

Indian airports are in upgrade mode to cope with congestion.

Airports

February 5, 2018

Korean Air CS300s Boost Bombardier's Regional Presence

Asia-Pacific launch customer has 10 C Series on order.

Aircraft

February 5, 2018

Russia’s UEC in Singapore to Talk Over PD-14

Expects Perm Motors unit to deliver first example to Irkut for MC-21 by year end.

Engines

February 5, 2018

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Boeing Bullish on Embraer Talks

U.S. company's Asia-Pac sales chief calls tie-up "a good strategic fit."

Aircraft

February 5, 2018

Rolls-Royce Launches “IntelligentEngine” Concept

UK-based engine OEM believes a focus on the digital domain will mean a revolution in reliability and support.

Engines

February 5, 2018

Ameco to Boost Bizjet Completion Capabilities

Company is planning to open a new design workshop in 2020.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

February 5, 2018

Controp Helps Keep Birds and Drones at Bay

Birdstrike and the threat of drones are everyday hazards for airports. Controp has developed an EO/IR-based system to provide early detection.

Safety

February 5, 2018

Bell Sells Two 505 Jet Ranger X Copters to Vietnam

Purchase by Vietnam Helicopter Corporation and subsidiary mark the manufacturer's first commercial sale in the nation.

Aircraft

February 5, 2018

Pratt Turbine Overhaul Services Adds Efficiency

Automation makes processes more efficient, accurate.

Engines

February 5, 2018

ST Aerospace Shows MRO and UAV Innovations, Unmanned Freighter

New contracts for airliner maintenance and passenger-to-freighter conversions are announced and expected

February 5, 2018

IAI and ST Engineering Win Airport Challenge

A joint Israeli/Singaporean team has won two challenges set by CAAS to improve efficiency at Changi airport.

Airports

February 5, 2018

A350-1000 Takes Singapore Spotlight

Show appearance marks seventh stop of 12 city Asia/Mideast tour.

Aircraft

February 5, 2018

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97s on Display with A350-1000

97,000-pound-thrust engine the most powerful ever certified by the British company.

Engines

February 5, 2018

HNA Group IFE Deal Boosts Thales In Asia-Pacific

Supplier will equip 59 Airbus aircraft, adding to HNA installations

Avionics

February 4, 2018

Airline Yields Still Sagging in Fast Growing Asia-Pacific

While OEMs take long view on growth, airlines struggle to turn a profit

Airlines

February 4, 2018

Parker Debuts New Singapore Customer Response Center

The new facility will share global support duties with the company's first center which opened in 2015 in California

Maintenance and Modifications

February 4, 2018

Flight Tests To Resume on Airbus BLADE Project

The project aims to demonstrate the potential for commercial application of laminar wings for airliners.

Aircraft

February 4, 2018

Asia Airline Growth is Boon for Training Companies

Simulator centres are sprouting around Singapore and across the Asia-Pacific region.

Training and Workforce

February 4, 2018

Lifetime Component Support For AirAsia X A330s

Deal extends decade-long agreement with AFI KLM E&M

Maintenance and Modifications

February 4, 2018