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signed in 2004 between the FAA and Airbus As part of this accord, an A320 Full-Flight
CAAS, and further enhanced in 2007. The Airbus announced an order for six A350- Simulator (FFS) will be located at Vietjet’s
IPA provides for the mutual recognition 900s, valued at $1.8 billion at list prices from facility for flight crew training, while
of airworthiness of civil aeronautical Philippine Airlines. maintenance training will utilise Airbus
products. It has benefitted both countries’ Airbus also underscored its strong training media and courseware – including its
aeronautical design and manufacturing Asia-Pacific presence with a high-level dynamic trainers and teaching techniques.
industries through significant time participation at the show– which brought
and cost savings, as well as deepened a new customer for the A350 XWB, plus Boeing
expertise of personnel as a result of agreements to expand the company’s China’s privately-owned Okay Airways signed
the mutual cooperation and technical services footprint in the area. a commitment with Boeing to purchase 12
assistance rendered by both parties. The The Asia-Pacific region’s importance to 737 jets in a deal valued at $1.3 billion. The
MIP is expected to reap similar benefits. Airbus extends beyond the opportunities for agreement is subject to approval from the
In particular, the MIP will significantly aircraft sales, underscored by the company’s Chinese government and will be posted on the
reduce regulatory burdens and compliance continuing commitment to increase its Boeing’s list of orders once the green light is
costs for the aviation industry. It also services presence that already encompasses given, the U.S. aircraft manufacturer said.
will eliminate duplication of inspections training centres, spares supply and other Boeing said that it had no deferrals in
and audits on aircraft maintenance support resources. Asia and forecasts demand for 3,750 new
organisations in Singapore and the US. Two agreements announced at the airplanes in Southeast Asia valued at $550
“This landmark agreement with the Civil Airshow will further expand this footprint. billion over the next 20 years. Of the forecast
Aviation Authority of Singapore will The first – involving Airbus and the SIA demand, 76% will be for single-aisle aircraft
strengthen aviation safety while reducing Engineering Company (SIAEC) – will form a such as the Boeing 737 and Airbus A32.
the cost of inspections for aircraft repair Singapore-based joint venture to provide
work,” said FAA Administrator Michael airframe maintenance, cabin upgrade and
Huerta. Director-General of CAAS, Kevin modification services for A380s, A350s and TOP LEFT: A Maintenance
Shum, added, “This latest agreement A330s operated by Asia-Pacific airlines Implementation Procedures (MIP)
between CAAS and the FAA reflects the “This partnership leverages the synergy agreement, was concluded on the
strength of our bilateral relationship that of SIAEC’s extensive maintenance experience side-lines of the show, between
the Civil Aviation Authority of
dates back more than two decades.” and expertise with Airbus’ depth of technical Singapore (CAAS) and the Federal
However, This year’s show saw only and engineering knowledge as the airframe Aviation Administration (FAA)
two ‘billion-dollar’ aircraft deals - one manufacturer,” says an Airbus official.
each to Airbus and Boeing, and several Also during the Airshow, Airbus joined TOP RIGHT: Boeing sealed a deal
for the purchase of 12 737 jets
multi-million dollar deals for engines, with Vietnam’s Vietjet in an agreement to valued at $1.3 billion (list prices)
maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provide flight and maintenance training with Chinese airline Okay Airways,
services, and defence-related services. services for the airline at Ho Chi Minh City. at the air show
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