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Study Ranks Trans-Pacific Airline Fuel Efficiency

Hainan Airlines and ANA were found to be the most fuel efficient in terms of transporting passengers.

Airlines

February 6, 2018

Esterline's Helicopter Demonstrator Makes Singapore Debut

Unit incorporates company's extensive range of core avionics solutions; helicopter simulator transportable dome also on display

Avionics

February 6, 2018

Twin Otter Racks Up Hours and Sales

Viking Air, which has now sold Twin Otters in 30 countries, has seen strong interest in the type in the Asia-Pacific region.

Aircraft

February 6, 2018

Boeing Inks 747-8F Order, Sees Strong Cargo Market

The conversion of an option for 14 747 freighters into a firm order by UPS, pushes, Boeing's cargo carrier backlog to more than 100.

Aircraft

February 6, 2018

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Sukhoi Shows Off "Saberlets" on Superjet 100

New wingtip devices are designed to cut fuel burn by as much as 3 percent.

Aircraft

February 6, 2018

Honeywell Views Sea of Opportunities in Asia

SmartPath GBAS is one area of Honeywell’s business which has experienced increased success.

ATC

February 6, 2018

Eagle Services Lands Role as Asia's First GP7200 Overhaul Shop

Singapore-based engine shop is fourth in GP7200 overhaul network.

Engines

February 6, 2018

BOC Aviation Delivers its 250th Boeing Aircraft

Boeing's largest lessor-customer has delivered its 250th 737-800, to a Chinese airline.

Aircraft

February 6, 2018

Thales Grabs Airbus Asia-Pacific Avionics Work

Seven-year deal will send components to Thales's Singapore shop

Avionics

February 6, 2018

Bombardier ‘Gratified’ Justice Served in C Series Dumping Case

Canadian OEM is seeing enthusiasm for its airplane growing in the Asia-Pacific, with its C Series now in operation with Korean Air.

Aircraft

February 6, 2018

Orolia, AFIKLM Team Up On A320 ELT Retrofit

Companies seeking STC for Kannad ELT-DT installations.

Aircraft

February 6, 2018

Rolls Runs New Lean-burn Combustor

Rolls is focussing on refining next-gen lean-burn combustor as it eyes closer engine-airframe integration, and electrification.

Engines

February 6, 2018

Asia-Pac Growth Portends Opportunities, Challenges for Airbus

Company must adapt to cope with production rate needs.

Aircraft

February 6, 2018

Comac Draws Parallel with China’s Trade Initiatives

Harking back to traditional trade routes and initiatives, the Chinese OEM takes aim at new markets

Aircraft

February 6, 2018

'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

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