Asia Pacific – Page 2
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NewsST Engineering aims for AirFish service entry this year with Singapore ferry operator
ST Engineering’s AirX joint venture anticipates its 10-passenger AirFish wing-in-ground-effect craft will commence operations later this year with Singapore marine ferry operator BatamFast, pending maritime regulatory approval.
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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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NewsBoeing plans for rate production of operational MQ-28s within two years
Boeing plans to begin assembling operational MQ-28 Ghost Bat autonomous fighters within two years, as the first Block II aircraft enters ground testing and Australia prepares to transition the programme towards combat readiness.
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NewsBell targets Asia-Pacific military trainer replacement with 505
Bell is promoting its 505 light-single helicopter as a replacement for ageing military training fleets across Asia-Pacific, with the manufacturer identifying more than 50 potential opportunities in the region in the coming years.
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NewsBird Aerosystems wins Asia-Pacific helicopter self-defence contract
Israeli defence specialist Bird Aerosystems has secured a multi-million dollar contract to supply directed infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) equipment for a helicopter upgrade programme in the Asia-Pacific region, with dozens of SPREOS units to be delivered under a technology transfer agreement.
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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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InterviewRSAF prioritises readiness, deterrence amid evolution of warfare
The Republic of Singapore Air Force is taking a measured approach to capability enhancement, drawing lessons from current conflicts whilst maintaining its core deterrence mission. Major-General Kelvin Fan outlines the service’s modernisation plans, including F-35 integration and C-130 fleet refresh, as it balances readiness with strategic regional challenges.
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NewsHoneywell eyes Asia with SkyShot uncrewed fighter engine launch
Honeywell Aerospace is targeting Asia’s autonomous aviation sector with its new SkyShot 1600 turbofan, designed specifically for the emerging Collaborative Combat Aircraft category amid a shortage of suitable powerplants.
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NewsBusiness is booming for private aviation in Asia-Pacific
Despite a decline in the Chinese market, demand for private aviation in much of Asia-Pacific is strong, with younger first-time users and interest in new-generation, ultra-long-range jets. A major presence at the show reflects the industry’s optimism
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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’s ST Engineering reveals new DrN-600 medium-lift cargo drone
Singapore-based ST Engineering has disclosed details of its DrN-600 vertical take-off unmanned aircraft, a medium-lift platform designed for commercial cargo delivery and military logistics operations with a 100kg payload capacity.
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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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NewsRSAF to showcase Apache-F-16C combined aerial display
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) will demonstrate a technically demanding 17-manoeuvre aerial display pairing a Boeing AH-64D Apache attack helicopter with a Lockheed Martin F-16C fighter jet at this year’s Singapore air show.
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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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NewsRaytheon nears rate production of PhantomStrike radar for launch customer KAI
Raytheon is advancing toward rate-production of its PhantomStrike lightweight fire control radar, with pre-production units already delivered to Korea Aerospace Industries for Poland’s future fleet of FA-50 light attack fighters.
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NewsUnited Aircraft agrees to supply Il-114-300s to Indian aerospace firm
Russian aerospace firm United Aircraft has reached a preliminary agreement to deliver six Ilyushin Il-114-300 regional turboprops to the Indian market. The agreement has been disclosed during the Wings India 2026 air show at Hyderabad, at which the modernised aircraft is being displayed. United Aircraft says the “co-operation programme” with ...
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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.