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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New Training Provider Tackles Rising Demand for Pilots

Airways Aviation is offering an alternative approach to training the next generation of airline pilots.

Training and Workforce

February 17, 2016

UTC Aerospace Wins Nacelle Support Deals

Work for Indigo and Sichuan Airlines to be performed in Singapore and Tianjin.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 17, 2016

Satair Signs Support Agreement with UTC

Wide-ranging agreement will help UTC to better support small and medium-sized clients with spares distribution.

Aircraft

February 17, 2016

Piper Promotes M Series at Singapore

Florida-based manufacturer has revamped its Meridian line-up as the ‘M Series’ and is emphasizing top-of-the-range M600 in Singapore.

Aircraft

February 17, 2016

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Controp Develops Airfield Safety Systems

Controp from Israel has partnered with Pharovision to develop and test an electro-optic wildlife tracking system to enhance airfield safety.

Airports

February 17, 2016

Schiebel Camcopter Demonstrates ‘Detect and Avoid’ System

EU-backed test demonstrated how UAV can avoid aircraft.

ATC

February 17, 2016

Changi Airport Outlines Expansion Plans

New Terminal 4 expected by 2017 while Terminal 5 capacity will increase to 135 million by mid-2020s

Airports

February 17, 2016

Bombardier Confronts ATR With 90-Seater Q400

Bombardier is set to start delivery of a 90-passenger Q400 twin turboprop regional airliner in 2018.

Aircraft

February 17, 2016

Philippine Airlines Signs For Six Airbus A350-900s

The $1.8 billion deal calls for deliveries to begin in 2018.

Aircraft

February 17, 2016

Pratt Says A320neo Engine Issue is Close to Resolution

Qatar Airways is pushing for compensation over A320neo delivery delays.

Engines

February 17, 2016

Airbus and SIA Team to Boost Maintenance For Asia Pacific

Airbus and SIA Engineering Company are forming a maintenance joint venture.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 17, 2016

Lion Group Buys Big to Power Up Neos

Lion Group’s leasing arm Transportation Partners has placed a $4.9 billion deal for Leap-1A engines.

Engines

February 17, 2016

Airbus Rejects Projections of Gloom for Asia-Pacific Airlines

European manufacturer remains confident that its orderbook will remain strong and says its customers and competitors agree

Aircraft

February 17, 2016

How Scoot’s Boeing 787 Exemplifies the Dreamliner’s Cabin Flexibility

How Scoot’s Boeing 787 Exemplifies the Dreamliner’s Cabin Flexibility

Aircraft

February 17, 2016

Airbus’s A350XWB Airliner Flies Low and Slow Over the Singapore Airshow

Airbus’s A350XWB Airliner Flies Low and Slow Over the Singapore Airshow

Aircraft

February 16, 2016

Thales To Provide Avant IFE for SIA’s A350s

The French equipment manufacturer now has an “innovation hub” in Singapore.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

February 16, 2016

Rockwell Collins Firms Up Asia Pacific Presence

The Asia Pacific Region represents significant growth opportunities for the U.S. company’s various product lines.

ATC

February 16, 2016

Aerolease Order Boosts Mitsubishi's MRJ Program

U.S.-based Aerolease Aviation ordered 10 MRJ90s.

Aircraft

February 16, 2016

Rolls-Royce Launches EP version of Trent XWB

Singapore Airlines is to take the first “Enhanced Performance” Trent XWBs for its A350XWBs.

Engines

February 16, 2016

Singapore Leasing Group Orders Five More ATR 72s

Avation is set to take its ATR 72 fleet to 35 of the twin turboprop regional airliners, with deliveries scheduled through 2018.

Aircraft

February 16, 2016