All articles by Alfred Chua – Page 19
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NewsNew Zealand reauthorises Air NZ-SIA partnership
The New Zealand government has approved an extension of a joint venture alliance between national carrier Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines.
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NewsComac’s C919, ARJ21 visit Vietnam following Singapore debut
Comac’s C919 narrowbody and ARJ21 regional jet have arrived in Vietnam for a four-day showcase, fresh off their international debut at the Singapore Airshow.
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NewsEurope demand strong despite Russian airspace closure: ANA president
All Nippon Airways (ANA) continues to see strong passenger travel demand to and from Europe, overriding the impact that the ongoing Russian airspace closure has on its operations.
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Airline BusinessCathay sustainability chief hopeful of ‘more ambition’ in SAF targets
Cathay Pacific’s sustainability chief is hopeful of “more ambition” in targets set for sustainable aviation fuels, amid wider discussion over the sector can boost its sustainability credentials.
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NewsThai rebounds to net profit in 2023
Thai Airways International swung back to the black in 2023, posting an annual net profit on gains from its debt restructuring, as well as a continued increase in passenger travel revenue.
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NewsAirAsia converts some A321neo orders to longer-range variant
Low-cost operator AirAsia is converting a number of its Airbus A321neo orders into A321LRs, as it prepares to resume new aircraft deliveries from the middle of the year.
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NewsEmbraer expands Asian MRO presence with Fokker Services signing
Fokker Services Asia is set to become Embraer’s latest authorised service centre for the Brazilian airframer’s E-Jet family.
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NewsAir India signs 737 Max avionics hardware deal and component-support pact for A320s
Air India has picked Collins Aerospace to supply avionics for its upcoming fleet of Boeing 737 Max aircraft.
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NewsVietjet to order 20 A330neos as it eyes European and US services
Vietjet has entered into a provisional deal with Airbus for 20 Airbus A330neos, with the order likely to be finalised in the coming weeks.
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NewsVietjet stays with P&W for A321neo engines
Pratt & Whitney has been selected by Vietjet to provide PW1100G geared turbofans for an additional 19 Airbus A321neos.
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NewsStarlux ‘will not miss’ opportunity to have cargo operations: chairman
The chairman of Starlux Airlines says the Taiwanese carrier “will not miss the opportunity” in cargo operations, given Taiwan’s importance as a cargo hub in the region.
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NewsST Engineering clinches launch customer for Wing-In-Ground AirFish
ST Engineering has secured a launch customer for its in-development AirFish Wing-In-Ground craft, as Turkish mobility start-up Eurasia Mobility Solutions signs a letter of intent for up to 10 examples.
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NewsIndonesia’s Lion Group renews CFM56 MRO contract with ST Engineering
Indonesia’s Lion Group has extended its engine MRO contract with ST Engineering for a further five years.
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NewsGE Aerospace invests in Singapore in ‘smart factory’ push
GE Aerospace is investing $11 million to revamp its engine MRO facility in Singapore into a “smart factory”, incorporating advanced technologies such as automation and digitalisation.
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NewsSupernal strikes Singapore partnerships
Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary Supernal has signed agreements with two Singaporean government agencies for the development of the advanced air mobility sector in Singapore and Asia-Pacific, as it looks to tap into the region’s “growing prominence”.
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NewsThai Airways places firm order for 45 787s and secures options for 777X switch
Thai Airways International has revealed a firm order for 45 Boeing 787-family aircraft, plus 35 options.
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NewsComac secures orders for C919 and ARJ21 from Tibet Airlines
Comac has marked its return to the Singapore air show after a four-year break by securing fresh orders for its C919 and ARJ21 aircraft from Tibet Airlines.
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NewsBullish Bell touts ‘bright’ prospects in 2024
Helicopter manufacturer Bell expects a robust year ahead across its product portfolios on the back of strong demand post-pandemic.
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NewsSpirit AeroSystems opens engineering design centre in Malaysia
Spirit Aerosystems is expanding its presence in Malaysia, as it opens an engineering design centre to meet a rise in customer demand.
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In depthPhilippines’ Clark airport eyes slice of global aerospace pie
Clark airport developer Berthaphil is hoping to attract more global aerospace companies – such as MRO providers and cargo and logistics operators – as part of a wider effort by the government of the Philippines to bring in investment from the sector.