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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GE Aviation Celebrates 35 Years in Singapore

GE Aviation Celebrates 35 Years in Singapore

Engines

February 15, 2016

Airbus Strives for Smooth Production Ramp-up

European airframer delivered a record 635 aircraft last year

Aircraft

February 14, 2016

ATR Sets Sights on China

The turboprop manufacturer’s new Beijing sales office is hoped to unlock the Chinese market

Aircraft

February 14, 2016

Connectivity Spreads Fast Through Asia Pacific

Aircraft with satellite links and WiFi in the cabin, allowing passengers to connect their own devices, is quickly spreading.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

February 14, 2016

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Singapore Airlines Upgrades Electronic Flight Bags

The Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 fleet is being upgraded.

Avionics

February 13, 2016

Rolls-Royce Puts Singapore at Centre of Regional Services Initiative

With the UK engine maker assembling Trent engines in Singapore it makes sense that for services too, the country is key for Rolls.

Engines

February 13, 2016

The Search for MH370 Continues And So Does the Mystery

Almost two years after MH370 disappeared, the location is still a mystery – with only one item washing up.

Training and Workforce

February 13, 2016

Airbus Has a Sweet Home for U.S. A320 Production

With Mobile, Alabama facility ramping up to four aircraft a month by 2017, Airbus is well set to supply the U.S. market.

Aircraft

February 12, 2016

Myanmar Boom Wanes as Overcapacity Bites

Once hailed as one of the world’s fastest growing markets, Myanmar’s aviation sector is suffering from overcapacity and a slowdown in growth.

Airlines

February 12, 2016

China Continues with Ambitious Air Transport Growth Plans

Recent economic turmoil and the commodities crisis have not cause China to shy away from its ambitious plans to grow its airlines domestically

Aircraft

February 12, 2016

Malaysia Airlines Faces Turbulent Weather

Malaysia’s national carrier has been hit by misfortune but economic factors and competition are making things even harder.

Aircraft

February 12, 2016

Airbus ProSky, Sichuan Airlines Design RNP-AR Procedures

Airbus ATM subsidiary ProSky is working to help Chinese Airlines take best advantage of satellite navigation

ATC

February 12, 2016

Russia Moving Ahead With MA-60 Production

Chinese investors have reached an initial agreement to site an MA-60 production line in Russia, as the MA-700 take shape.

Aircraft

February 11, 2016

Indonesia Introduces Aging Aircraft Ban

New Indonesian Aging Aircraft Rule Seen as Cosmetic Exercise

Safety

February 11, 2016

Singapore Airlines Broadens Portfolio To Meet Gulf challenge

National carrier continues to build its presence in the region as it bids for 44.2 percent outstanding Tigerair shares

Aircraft

February 11, 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 11, 2016

Low-Cost Airlines Take Hold in Japan

For many years the low-cost/low-fare airline model failed to grow in Japan, but with recent liberalisation the sector is booming

Airlines

February 11, 2016

Mitsubishi Resumes MRJ Testing

Reinforcement plates installed on first flight test aircraft

Aircraft

February 10, 2016

ICAO Group Sets New CO2 Standard for Aviation

Proposal commended by range of industry stakeholders

Aircraft

February 9, 2016

Airbus A321neo Flies for the First Time

Largest of Airbus’s new narrowbody family starts flight tests

Aircraft

February 9, 2016