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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Protectionism Still Winning as Liberalization Stalls

Asean nations have treaties in place that would allow the market to be liberalized, the the largest nations continue to drag their feet.

Regulations and Government

February 15, 2016

AAPA Says Investment is Needed in Infrastructure

AIN spoke to Andrew Herdman, director general of the Asia Pacific Airlines Association, ahead of the Singapore Airshow.

Aircraft

February 15, 2016

Manufacturers Look to Asia as Engine of Growth

Over the next 20 years or so, all the aircraft OEMs see the Asia Pacific as a market for large numbers of aircraft–growing faster than any other region

Aircraft

February 15, 2016

Trent 7000 for neo Makes First Runs

The engine for the A330neo will follow extensive development efforts on the Trent XWB-97

Engines

February 15, 2016

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Lufthansa Technik Seeks Major Asia Pacific A350 XWB and 777X MRO Role

German company has always been proactive in Asia Pacific especially through joint ventures.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 15, 2016

Bombardier Ramps Up Q400 Sales Pitch in Asia

Turboprop campaigns no longer taking back seat to C Series.

Aircraft

February 15, 2016

Honeywell’s ATM Division Progresses in Asia-Pacific

SmartPath, SmartRunway and SmartLanding are all in demand, says Honeywell.

Safety

February 15, 2016

Honeywell Eyes $15 billion Opportunity on Comac’s C919

China’s domestic market to number 13,000 aircraft within a decade. Honeywell sees massive opportunities as China grows.

Avionics

February 15, 2016

Indian Aviation Set To Get Boost

India’s aviation policy still has issues

Regulations and Government

February 15, 2016

Boeing Shanghai Expands Maintenance Business

UK-based Thomas Cook Airlines’ Boeing 767 fleet will now receive maintenance from Boeing Shanghai.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 15, 2016

Mitsubishi Details Delays to MRJ

Japan’s new regional jet has been set back a fourth time with some major reworking and a six-month longer flight test period planned.

Aircraft

February 15, 2016

Embraer Sees Big Opportunity for Small Airliners in Asia

Despite deep market penetration that the world’s commercial aircraft manufacturers have already achieved in Asia

Aircraft

February 15, 2016

Russia Backs UAC to Expand Airliner Product Range

The Russian government is supporting plans to launch a new Il-96-400M widebody and resume production of an improved Il-114 twin turboprop.

Aircraft

February 15, 2016

Asian Carriers Face a Bumpy Flight Path

Singapore transport minister warns of deteriorating economic conditions

Regulations and Government

February 15, 2016

Singapore Airshow Ups Game in Face of Competition

Competition from other airshows will mean Singapore steps up a gear for the 2016 event at Changi.

Aircraft

February 15, 2016

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

Singapore Airlines Upgrades Electronic Flight Bags

The Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 fleet is being upgraded.

Avionics

February 13, 2016