All articles by Alfred Chua
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NewsPhilippine Airlines, Thai extend Airbus component support agreements
Airbus has extended its flight-hour services (FHS) component support provision for two Asian operators.
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NewsVietjet sticks with P&W for next batch of A320neo-family jets
Vietjet is staying with Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines to power another batch of 44 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft it has on order.
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NewsXiamen Airlines expands engine MRO agreement with ST Engineering
ST Engineering has extended its engine MRO services with long-time customer Xiamen Airlines.
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NewsAirbus to deliver first C295 from India final assembly line in second half
Airbus expects to deliver the first C295 tactical transport from its India final assembly line in the second half of this year.
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NewsTigerair Taiwan discloses order for four A321neos
Tigerair Taiwan has signed a purchase agreement for four Airbus A321neos, becoming the type’s latest customer.
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NewsBoeing closes on delivery of first higher max weight 787
Boeing expects to deliver the initial higher maximum take-off weight 787 in the first half of this year, with the lead aircraft already in final assembly.
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NewsAviation leadership panel confident on Asia-Pacific growth despite near-term challenges
A panel of aviation leaders representing airlines, engine makers and aircraft lessors remain confident of continued growth in the Asia-Pacific, despite ongoing challenges like delivery delays.
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NewsAir Cambodia orders 10 Boeing 737 Max 8s
Air Cambodia has disclosed firm orders for 10 Boeing 737 Max 8s, becoming the type’s newest customer.
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NewsCebu Pacific extends A320, ATR 72 training services contract with CAE
Cebu Pacific has extended its training services agreements with CAE covering Airbus A320 and ATR 72 platforms.
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NewsComac wins orders for C909 fire-fighting variant
Comac has disclosed orders for up to six C909s equipped for fire-fighting from Chinese firm Shanxi Victory General Aviation.
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InterviewMongolia’s Hunnu Air eyes network gains following E2-based fleet modernisation
Mongolian operator Hunnu Air is looking at growth opportunities in Southeast Asia, India and Central Asia, spurred by its recent fleet modernisation efforts.
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NewsSIA extends contract with Collins Aerospace for component maintenance support on 777 fleet
Singapore Airlines has extended its component services contract with Collins Aerospace for its Boeing 777 fleet for another five years.
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NewsOutgoing AAPA chief calls for regional investment boost to ward off supply chain crunch
Outgoing director general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Subhas Menon has called for increased investment – particularly from Asia-Pacific states – to beef up the aerospace sector, as supply chain challenges continue to plague airlines.
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NewsMalaysia’s AirBorneo discloses order for eight ATRs
Malaysian operator AirBorneo has ordered eight ATR twin-turboprops, comprising five ATR 72-600s and three ATR 42-600s.
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Airline BusinessWeek 5 2026: Singapore air show kicks off as growth optimism meets looming uncertainty
Earnings season winds down briefly this week as attention shifts to Asia, where the Singapore air show will take place from 3 February.
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NewsComac touts small but growing Southeast Asian presence as it makes Singapore air show return
Comac is back at the Singapore air show, with the Chinese airframer making its second appearance at the event against the backdrop of its growing presence among Southeast Asian carriers.
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NewsSingapore plans airport tests of RISE open-fan engine testing through Airbus and CFM pact
Singapore is to develop the world’s first airport testing ground for technologies being developed though CFM International’s RISE open-rotor engine demonstrator programme, as part of an agreement with the propulsion joint venture and Airbus.
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NewsSingapore air show kicks off ‘landmark’ 10th edition with new programmes, high turnout expectations
Organisers of the Singapore air show expect overall turnout for this year’s show to surpass that of 2024’s, as it marks its 10th edition amid optimism that the Asia-Pacific aviation sector will continue to grow.
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NewsSingapore looks to boost capabilities in sustainability, aviation innovation as ‘turbulent skies’ loom
Singapore will step up investments in areas like sustainability, aviation innovation and human capital, amid warnings of growing global uncertainty in a “more turbulent” world.
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NewsCathay sees Southeast Asia ‘growth engine’ opportunity
Cathay Pacific sees a “good chance” for growth in Southeast Asia, pointing to strong travel demand, as well as airport capacity expansion in the region.