All articles by Aaron Chong – Page 12
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India to require 1,750 new aircraft over next 20 years: Airbus
Airbus is forecasting that India will need 1,750 new passenger and freighter aircraft by 2038 to keep pace with growth in demand.
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Vistara set to place new aircraft orders this year
Vistara will place orders for new narrowbody and widebody aircraft by the end of 2018 as it plots a new aggressive growth phase.
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Turbine blade corrosion caused Jet ATR engine fire
Investigations into an engine fire on a Jet Airways ATR 72-500 have been traced back to undetected corrosion of a power turbine blade in the aircraft's right-side Pratt & Whitney PW127M engine.
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Raising charges will threaten Changi's hub status: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is warning that Singapore Changi Airport's status as a premier hub could be affected in the near future as the airport prepares to increase its aeronautical fees.
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Changi boosts charges to pay for expansion
The Changi Airport Group will increase aeronautical fees for both passengers and airlines at Singapore's Changi airport.
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Mahindra, Viking Air team up for India regional opportunities
India's Mahindra Aerospace and Canada's Viking Air have signed a memorandum of understanding to partner to help boost India's regional air connectivity.
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INTERVIEW: Vistara gears up for international launch
India's Vistara has a clear aim – to fly beyond the subcontinent’s shores and be its premier full-service international carrier, backed by a strong domestic presence.
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SIA selects Perth as second 787-10 destination
Singapore Airlines will deploy the Boeing 787-10 on one of its four daily flights from Singapore to Perth in May.
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SpiceJet rules out making a move for Air India
SpiceJet has ruled out making a move for any deal for Air India, ahead of its privatisation this year.
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Qatar targets 100 aircraft fleet for prospective Indian carrier
Qatar Airways chief Akbar Al Baker has reaffirmed the carrier's plan to launch a carrier in India, but has been coy on the details.
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IndiGo grounds three A320neos amid fresh PW1100G issues
Airbus has informed IndiGo that all A320neo deliveries are on hold until further notice following the discovery of a new issue with the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engine, the carrier's parent company InterGlobe Aviation has disclosed.
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SINGAPORE: Airbus explores A320neo military derivatives
Airbus has revealed that it is exploring military derivatives of the A320neo.
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SINGAPORE: Embraer sees 3,000 new jets for APAC over 20 years
Embraer estimates that airlines in Asia-Pacific will take delivery of around 3,010 new aircraft in the 150-seat segment over the next 20 years, representing 29% of the worldwide demand.
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SINGAPORE: RSAF unveils special F-15SG livery to commemorate anniversary
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has unveiled a special livery for its Boeing F-15SG in commemoration of its 50th anniversary at the Singapore air show. The city-state’s president Halimah Yacob was present to conduct the unveiling.
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SINGAPORE: TAI eyes Asia-Pacific deals with T129s, Anka UAVs
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is hopeful of securing deals with several operators in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly for its T129 attack helicopter and Anka unmanned air vehicle.
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SINGAPORE: Boeing pursues P-8 Poseidon refinements
Boeing has made several updates about its P-8 Poseidon programme, as it pursues further refinements for the platform.
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SINGAPORE: UTAS eyes greater NP2000 propeller sales
UTC Aerospace Systems says it is "feeling very positive" in gaining customers for its Electronic Propeller Control System (EPCS) upgrade, as well as new sales on the NP2000 propeller system that is fitted on the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules.
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SINGAPORE: Saab's Gripen fighter in maiden show appearance
The Saab JAS-39 C/D Gripen fighter is appearing for the first time at the Singapore air show.
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SINGAPORE: AVIC displays Wing Loong I, II models in show debuts
Chinese manufacturer AVIC is displaying two models of reconnaissance and strike UAVs at this year's edition of the Singapore Airshow.
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SINGAPORE: UTC to supply KF-X with integrated environmental unit
UTC Aerospace Systems will provide several key components for the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-X advanced mutlirole fighter jet.