All articles by Alfred Chua – Page 9
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Starlux ‘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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ST 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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Indonesia’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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GE 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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Supernal 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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Thai 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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Comac 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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Bullish 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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Spirit 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 depth
Philippines’ 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.
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Expanding Singapore Aviation Academy to see training curriculum refresh
The Singapore Aviation Academy, the training unit of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), has begun a review of its training curriculum, as part of a broader revamp that will also see an increase in training capacity.
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Embraer and CAE unveil first E2 simulator in Asia-Pacific
Embraer and CAE have launched the Asia-Pacific’s first E2 full-flight simulator, ahead of the E190-E2’s service entry with low-cost carrier Scoot this year.
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Singapore start-up plans to produce reclaimed carbonfibre from end-of-life jets
Singaporean start-up Nandina REM will begin producing aerospace-grade carbonfibre from materials reclaimed from retired aircraft, a move it believes will help cut emissions from the production process.
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In a first, Airbus uses SAF for A350 demonstration flights in Singapore
Underscoring its environmental focus at the Singapore air show, Airbus is for the first time using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to power demonstration flights of its A350-1000.
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Singapore Airshow visitor numbers on track to return to pre-pandemic levels
Organisers of the biennial Singapore Airshow expect trade attendee numbers this year to recover close to pre-pandemic levels, as the first “full-scale” edition of the event in six years begins.
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Analysis
Will Thai’s Boeing order mark return of Singapore spree?
After strong order activity at the Paris and Dubai air shows in the past year, a bullish Asia-Pacific airline sector in the thick of recovery, coupled with ongoing fleet renewal campaigns, could yield some significant announcements at the upcoming Singapore Airshow.
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Airline Business
Wary about supply chain snags, Asia’s aviation sector embraces recovery
As recovery sweeps through the Asia-Pacific airline and MRO sectors, the spectre of supply chain challenges looms in the background.
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SIA Engineering flags supply chain impact as Q3 losses narrow
SIA Engineering (SIAEC) narrowed its third-quarter operating loss on the back of an increase in MRO demand, but it has warned that its near-term operating margins could be impacted by ongoing supply chain challenges.
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Former Batik Malaysia chief Chandran returns to the helm
Batik Air Malaysia has reappointed its former CEO Chandran Rama Muthy to helm the carrier.
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Australian watchdog flags ‘persistently high’ cancellations as recovery stabilises
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has singled out domestic airline service reliability as a “significant concern”, noting that cancellations and delays remain “persistently high” even as traffic recovery stabilises and airfares decline.