All Asia Pacific articles – Page 38
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NewsAviation leaders flag clear skies ahead
Aviation leaders representing airlines, aircraft leasing, and engine manufacturing each signalled significant and rapid new growth in air travel during an opening day panel at the Singapore air show.
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NewsPratt & Whitney sees F100 remaining relevant for 50 more years
Pratt & Whitney expects to support the venerable F100 fighter engine for another half-century, as the 1970s-era powerplant continues in service on both new and old platforms.
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NewsUS Navy still bullish on Osprey potential despite ongoing grounding
The US Navy’s head of logistics in the Western Pacific says the service remains optimistic about the strategic benefits of the CMV-22 variant of the Bell-Boeing Osprey tiltrotor and has no plans to phase out the troubled type.
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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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NewsCebu sticks with P&W for next Neo engines
Pratt & Whitney has been selected by Cebu Pacific Air to provide PW1100G geared turbofan (GTF) engines to power an additional 10 A321neo and five A320neo aircraft.
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NewsMD Helicopters focuses on reconfigurable TH/AH530 platform
MD Helicopters sees opportunities in the Asia-Pacific for its TH530 trainer, which can be quickly reconfigured for combat missions.
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NewsWashington pledges steady hand in Asia-Pacific amid ’complicated time in history’
During what he called a “complicated time in history”, the US Ambassador to Singapore is pledging that Washington will continue to be a reliable partner to allies in the Asia-Pacific region.
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NewsHonda Aircraft seeks firmer foothold in Asian business jet market
Seeking to capitalise on the potential market for light business jets in Asia, Honda Aircraft is bringing its certified pre-owned (CPO) programme to the region.
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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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NewsL-410NG turboprop makes Singapore show debut
Czech Republic-based manufacturer Let Aircraft Industries is showing its L-410NG at the Singapore air show for the first time, pitching the twin-turboprop for parapublic missions.
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InterviewAustralian hydrogen start-up AMSL Aero emerges with long-range ambitions
Australian hydrogen-electric aircraft developer AMSL Aero is taking a long-range view of potential use cases for its in-development Vertiia aircraft, targeting intra-city operations rather than urban air taxi services.
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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.
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NewsP&W boosts Singapore presence with expanded engine centre
As part of a long-term plan to bolster its presence in Southeast Asia, Pratt & Whitney has expanded its Eagle Services Asia engine centre in Singapore, which it expects will boost geared turbofan (GTF) engine production at the facility by about two-thirds in 2024.
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NewsAirAsia looks to boost connectivity between Singapore, India
AirAsia is looking to boost connectivity between Singapore and India, with passengers transiting at its hubs in Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok.
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NewsExpanding 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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NewsEmbraer 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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NewsSingapore to impose SAF levy for departing flights
Singapore will impose a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) levy for flights departing the city state from 2026, as the country seeks to bolster its SAF ecosystem.
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NewsAAPA chief upbeat on traffic recovery but wary of supply chain impact
Continued supply chain issues affecting the delivery of new aircraft and maintenance upkeep times for the existing fleet is one of the biggest potential risks to expected growth this year among Asia-Pacific airlines.