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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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Philippine Airlines Commits to A350

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus to acquire six A350-900s to support an ambitious five-year expansion plan.

Aircraft

February 18, 2016

Bombardier Inks Landmark C Series deal with Air Canada

LOI calls for firm order for 45 CS300s

Aircraft

February 18, 2016

Airbus and SIA Engineering Announce Maintenance Venture

Airbus and SIA Engineering are planning their first joint maintenance maintenance venture

Maintenance and Modifications

February 18, 2016

Pratt Says Fix for A320neo Engine Delays is Close

Whole Pratt & Whitney insists it will start delivering revised engines for Airbus A320neos in June.

Engines

February 18, 2016

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Bombardier offers 90-seat Q400

Canadian manufacturer has beaten its European rival ATR to unveiling a 90-seater turboprop.

Aircraft

February 18, 2016

Chinese Operator Signs for OnPoint Engine Support

Colorful Guizhou Airlines will have its CF34-10E engines support by GE Aviation.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 18, 2016

Air France-KLM's MX Arm Gets More Asian Business

MRO Lab here showcasing innovative app

Maintenance and Modifications

February 18, 2016

HNA Group Companies Sign up for V-Services

Three of the Chinese group’s airlines have joined the power-by-the-hour scheme, West Air, Capital and Tianjin Airlines

Engines

February 18, 2016

Singapore, Aireon Sign Agreement for Space-Based ADS-B

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore is the first air navigation service provider in the Asia-Pacific region to adopt spaced-based ADS-B.

ATC

February 18, 2016

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

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