Artemis Aerospace has announced the addition of a hub in Singapore following the launch of two similar sites in the US earlier this year. “There’s been a huge rise in…

Singaporean officials have launched an Invincible-class submarine for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) at thyssenKrupp Marine Systems (tKMS) shipyard in Kiel, Germany, on Monday (Apr. 22). Named Inimitable, the…

After a hiatus of over 30 years, Air Canada is set to return to Singapore's Changi International Airport with the announcement of a new partnership with Singapore Airport Terminal Services…

ST Engineering Marine Singapore conducted the inaugural steel-cutting ceremony for the first Multirole Combat Vessel (MRCV) of the Singapore Navy on Friday (Mar. 8). The ceremony involved small plates being…

Singapore, Feb. 22, 2024 - The Singapore Hydrogen Cooperation Committee acknowledges hydrogen fuel's potential in the state's aviation decarbonization efforts. Formed after the Cooperation Agreement signing by Airbus, Changi Airport…

Singapore Airshow 2024 - Saab and Thales have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the innovation and modernization of Singapore’s Air Traffic Management (ATM) infrastructure. The partnership combines…

Singapore (Feb. 21, 2024), AMETEK Singapore PTE has been named a Honeywell Authorized Repair Center (ARC) for solid-state Flight Data Recorders (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVR) for Airbus A320/A330/A340…

Pratt & Whitney announced on Wednesday (Feb. 21) that the company is expanding the industrialization of repairs for specific components of Pratt & Whitney GTF engines across its Singapore-based maintenance…

As Embraer prepares for the entry of service of its E190-E2 aircraft in Singapore, the airframer along with CAE, opened an E-Jets E2 full flight simulator (FFS) in the country,…

Singapore Airshow 2024, scheduled from 20-25 February at the Changi Exhibition Centre, promises an exhilarating showcase with a lineup of eight captivating aerial displays. This edition boasts the participation of…

On the first day of the Singapore Airshow 2024, Pratt & Whitney Canada announced its plans to enhance its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities by establishing a new overhaul…

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, announced the official opening of a 48,000-square-foot expansion of its Singapore-based engine center, Eagle Services Asia (ESA) on Monday (Feb. 19). The facility will…

ST Engineering returns to this year's Singapore Airshow to showcase its latest advancements in the Aviation, Defence, and Smart City sectors. Some of these have also integrated cutting-edge digital technologies…

Airbus is bringing its newest A350-1000 widebody aircraft to the Singapore Airshow, where it will be featured in the flying display from February 20th to 22nd. The A350 is being…

Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) will make its first appearance at the Singapore Airshow 2024. The company's will feature its full-scale cabin mock-up and a unique virtual reality flight experience. This…

RTX will showcase its latest aerospace and defense tech at the Singapore Airshow from February 19-24, emphasizing the company's commitment to regional military and commercial aviation needs, aftermarket capabilities, and…

Topcast Aviation Supplies announced its participation in the upcoming Singapore Airshow, from 20 – 25 February, 2024. The Hong Kong-based aircraft parts and MRO company will showcase its range of…

During the Singapore Airshow from February 20 to 25, 2024, Liebherr-Aerospace will showcase its range of products for the aviation industry, from environmental control and thermal management systems, flight control,…

Dassault Falcon 6X long-range twinjet will make its debut at the Singapore Air Show 2024, opening on February 20 at the Changi Exhibition Centre. The aircraft will be showcased alongside…

The Singapore Airshow 2024, taking place at the Changi Exhibition Centre from February 20 to 25, will feature eight aerial displays, including six from air forces and two from commercial…

Boeing is set to participate in the Singapore Airshow 2024, showcasing its commercial products, defense capabilities, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), sustainable aviation solutions, and more. “We are proud to once…

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. will bring the company’s G700 business jet to the Singapore Airshow 2024. The G700 together with the G600 will be on display February 20-25 at Changi Exhibition…

Embraer’s E190-E2 and E195-E2 have attained type certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). Scoot, low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, is due to operate the E190-E2 from 2024.…

Jetstar Asia has announced a new direct service between Singapore’s Changi Airport and Wuxi’s Sunan Shuofang International Airport, The service will be launched Dec. 28. The only airline to operate…

Pratt & Whitney has announced plans to increase the capacity of its Singapore engine center, Eagle Services Asia (ESA). The 48,000 square-foot expansion will accommodate a two-thirds increase from current…

The Asia Cargo Network (ACN) group, and Bahrain’s MENA Aerospace have signed a partnership, extending ACN’s reach into the Middle East, South Asia and Africa. The cargo partnership agreement was…

ST Engineering, a global technology, defence and engineering group, and Nutanix, a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, have entered into a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deliver hybrid cloud solutions…

Pratt & Whitney's Singapore manufacturing facility, which produces critical components for the GTF engine family, has achieved full operational capability. As part of Pratt & Whitney's overall Industry 4.0 strategy,…

Air Canada today announced the strategic expansion of its international network with the addition of non-stop flights between its trans-Pacific hub at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Singapore's Changi International…

Singapore and Japan have entered into a landmark agreement on 'Transfer of Defence Equipment and Technology'. The agreement will allow for deeper cooperation on defence matters between Singapore and Japan.…

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) recently concluded the 27th edition of Exercise Semangat Bersatu (XSB), an annual bilateral exercise held between both militaries. The…

The 27th edition of Exercise Semangat Bersatu (XSB), an annual bilateral exercise between the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), took place from May 8-14 in…

Anschuetz Singapore will deliver integrated navigation and bridge systems with Synapsis NX technology to six offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) of the Philippines Navy. The OPVs are built at Hyundai Heavy…

ST Engineering first polarimetric synthetic aperture radar (PolSAR) satellite, TeLEOS-2 was recently put into orbit, enhancing the company’s commercial satellite imagery solutions, providing multi-modal and high responsiveness features to its…

The Indian Naval Ships Satpura and Delhi are in Singapore to participate in the Inaugural ASEAN India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2023) which is underway from 2-8 May. The ships, during their…

The Italian Navy warship Francesco Morosini will participate in the Warship Display at IMDEX Asia. Commenting on this year’s edition of IMDEX Asia 2023, H.E Ambassador Mario Andrea Vattani, Ambassador…

Singapore Armed Forces will invest heavily in unmanned technologies, autonomous vehicles, drones, and sensors as part of its next-generation transformation journey. Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad said,…

Global leader in drone logistics, surveys and monitoring, Skyports Drone Services, has added Cash-to-Master (CTM) services to its repertoire of ship-to-shore services. The CTM service was announced today at the…

SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) has signed a Comprehensive Services Agreement with Singapore Airlines. The deal will supersede the previous services agreement entered into with the company in April 2019.…

Singapore Armed Forces will invest heavily in unmanned technologies, autonomous vehicles, drones, and sensors as part of its next-generation transformation journey. Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad said,…

Singapore-based Heron AirBridge, a specialist in Uncrewed Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) in the Asia Pacific region, has joined Inmarsat's Velaris Partner Network. The two companies signed a Memorandum of…

Honeywell’s Boeing 757 test aircraft will be conducting demonstration flights in Singapore as part of its world tour. The international tour started on 17 February and will conclude on 2…

The U.S. State Department has approved a USD55 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of Singapore consisting of Tail Kits for the air-launched Joint Direct-Attack Munition (JDAM), Computer…

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has launched a tender to engage consultancy services to study and develop a structural offtake mechanism for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in Singapore,…

Ethiopian Airlines will resume direct services to Singapore on March 25. The flight will be operated four times a week with the B787 Dreamliner. “We are delighted to continue our…

Singapore’s Prime Minister (PM), Lee Hsien Loong officiated the launch ceremony of two Invincible-class submarines for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) at ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) shipyard in Kiel,…

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has bagged a new contract in Asia for baggage handling services at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), and the renewal of its CIP Terminal Services contract…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will increase its flights to destinations across East and South East Asia, as well as increase its Airbus A380 services to Australia between March and October 2023.…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has selected South Korean travel tech startup, NUUA as its first South Korean travel technology partner (aggregator). NUUA is the first Korean company and the seventh system…

SITA OptiClimb, a digital inflight prescriptive analytics tool for fuel optimization, has been selected by Singapore Airlines to support the carrier's goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. By…

Malaysia Airlines launched a new direct flight route connecting Kota Kinabalu and Singapore on Saturday (Aug. 27). The inaugural flight took off from Changi International Airport (SIN) and arrived at…

AMETEK Singapore PTE, a brand of AMETEK MRO, has increased its scope of MRO support for the Asia-Pacific airlines and operators, independent engine MROs, and repair management companies with streamlined…

After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Singapore’s Changi Airport Group (CAG) announced on Friday (22 July) that the operation of Changi’s Terminal 4 will resume on 13…

As a response to stronger demands for air travel, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced its plan to increase flight frequency to destinations across Japan, as well as several other international…

DHL Express has entered into a Crew and Maintenance agreement (CM) with Singapore Airlines (SIA) to deploy five Boeing 777 freighters. The initial agreement is set for more than four…

All six Formidable-class frigates of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) will receive combat and communication system upgrades in an announcement from the country’s Ministry of Defense (MinDef). "After the…

Meggitt has completed a major expansion of its Services & Support Centre of Excellence in Singapore, the company announced on Thursday. At 42,000 square feet, the facility has doubled in…

Singapore Airlines and Scoot have entered into a long-term Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO) agreement with Collins Aerospace, for 55 Boeing 787 aircraft. The new agreement also extends Scoot’s current FlightSense…

ST Engineering's Commercial Aerospace business has set up quick-turn services for the LEAP-1B engine by CFM International (CFM), at the Group’s aerospace facility in Singapore. The Group, which is showcasing…

Further burnishing Singapore’s credentials as an aviation leader in the region, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Changi Airport Group, global industrial gases and engineering company Linde and Airbus…

Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and Boeing signed project agreements that will help create a data exchange infrastructure to enable collaborative data analysis for the Republic of Singapore…

The Singapore Airshow is off to a muted start instead of the high-voltage excitement that often precedes Asia’s biggest airshow. The Singapore Airshow has continuously grown since its inception but…

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. (Rafael) will participate in the Singapore Airshow 2022 to showcase its SPYDER All-in-One Air Defense System (SPYDER ADS). The Israeli defense company will be highlighting…

Italian defense company Elettronica will showcase its newest products at the Singapore Airshow 2022, including the Self-Protection Suite (SPS) as well as its range of electronic warfare and countermeasure products.…

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will showcase a variety of its holistic Systems of Systems, emphasizing its naval and aviation capabilities, at the Singapore Airshow from Feb. 15-18. Among the various…

Dassault Aviation will exhibit its Falcon 8X long-range trijet and Falcon 2000LXS at the Singapore Airshow which opens Feb. 15. Also on show at the Dassault static display will be…

AMETEK Singapore has augmented its capabilities by investing in Airbus A350 maintenance solutions. The decision, which will provide customers in the Asia Pacific region with a regional support option for…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a letter of intent with Airbus to purchase at least seven A350F freighter aircraft. Deliveries are expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025.…

The Singapore Ministry of Defense (MINDEF) has published an official fact sheet about a new naval craft, currently in the process of operationalizing by the country’s Navy’s Naval Diving Unit…

Topcast, aircraft parts distribution and MRO services provider, has opened its new office in Singapore to support the company’s growth strategy. “Along the way of Topcast's 30th anniversary, we are…

Jet Aviation's maintenance facility in Singapore has been awarded Aerospace Standards (AS/EN) EN 9110 certification in recognition of its quality management system. AS/EN certifications are based on ISO 9001 quality…

Boeing 737 MAX flight restrictions on aircraft operations into and out of Singapore have been lifted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) with effect from September 6. CAAS…

Safran Landing Systems will provide wheels and carbon brakes for Singapore Airlines' entire fleet of Boeing 777-9 through a tailored brake landing Service contract. Thirty one aircraft are currently on…

Singapore Airlines has become the first airline to offer live e-shopping onboard via KrisShop, thanks to a partnership between Thales and Airfree. Singapore Airlines customers now have access to the…

Singapore Minister for Defence (MINDEF), Dr Ng Eng Hen, commissioned the Singapore Army’s latest suite of “sense and strike” capabilities during his visit to the base of 6th Singapore Division/…

Tasman Cargo Airlines, a new freighter operator  and the first Australia-based freighter operator with operations at Changi Airport, has launched scheduled freighter services between Singapore and Australia. The airline operates…

The launch of the Singapore-Hong Kong air travel bubble,  planned for May 26, has been deferred for the second time  because of the increase in COVID.-19 cases in Singapore. The…

Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced that Singapore Airlines has successfully migrated to Sabre’s new generation Crew Manager solution. …

Passengers travelling to Singapore by air will be able to use the International Air Transport Association (IATA) travel pass from May 1, as part of a collaboration between the Civil…

Women in Aviation International (WAI) has inaugurated its Singapore Chapter, WAI SG, its first in Southeast Asia. The organization's mission is to build on the values of diversity and inclusiveness…

Star Alliance intends to establish a management office in the Singapore later this year. The decision was taken by its Chief Executive Board, comprising the Chief Executive Officers of its…

Nova Systems and OneSky announced on Friday the successful completion of Singapore’s first Unmanned Aircraft System (“UAS”) Traffic Management (“UTM”) trials. To conclude the trials, a UTM demonstration was held…

Rajeev Suri, recently appointed Chief Executive Officer of Inmarsat, recently visited the company's Singapore facility. He will relocate to London in April. Suri , who succeeded Rupert Pearce, held discussions…

In yet another example of carriers focusing more on cargo operations because of the ongoing pandemic, Indian airline SpiceJet is expanding its cargo network. The carrier's cargo arm -SpiceXpress -…

Singapore Airlines is among the first airlines in the world to operate flights with a fully-vaccinated onboard crew of pilots and flight attendants. The other carriers in the Singapore Airlines Group,…

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has granted a few carriers from other countries permission to resume transit flights to Changi Airport (SIN). The decision to allow transit flights…

As part of its plans to expand its global footprint, aircraft spares company Apoc Aviation has opened its  Singapore warehouse. The new warehouse in Singapore will hold stock of modern…

Singapore Component Solutions,  a joint venture involving  Sabena technics and Air France Industries KLM (E&M), and Hutchinson have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop partnership in the Asia-Pacific Region.…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) is set to launch non-stop flights between Singapore and John F. Kennedy International Airport, from Nov. 9. The carrier will operate three weekly flights between Singapore-Changi and…

Bombardier and Jetex are establishing a fixed-base operator (FBO) experience in Singapore. Bombardier is in the midst of expanding capabilities and hangar space at its Singapore Service Centre at Seletar…

Global aerospace and defence accelerator Starburst announced its expansion to India today, just weeks after it  launched an Aviation Tech Accelerator Program in Singapore. Starburst India will operate out of…

Honeywell has appointed Singapore Component Solutions, a joint venture between Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, and Sabena technics, as Global Channel Partners. The companies will repair and upgrade…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced that the Company has raised S$10 billion of liquidity through its recent Rights Issue, as well as a mix of secured and unsecured credit facilities. This…

Singapore will gradually allow travellers to transit through the Changi Airport with effect from June 2, 2020, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). "This is part of…

Singapore Changi Airport was voted by customers as the World's Best Airport for the eighth consecutive time at the 2020 World Airport Awards. Singapore Changi Airport also took the awards…

Seeking flexibility with its fleet, Singapore Airlines is examining its option to sell, leaseback and deferrals of some aircraft in a bid to raise some cash, said a Forbes report.…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) planes will continue to be grounded in May as the airline extended cancellation of its flights. On Monday, the airline announced its plans of continuing to fly…

Jetstar Asia will become the only low-cost carrier to fly direct from Singapore to Colombo, Sri Lanka when it launches the new service on 1 July 2020. Colombo will become…

The trade segment of the Singapore Airshow 2020 concluded on an optimistic note with more than two-thirds of its key exhibitors committing to participate in the eighth edition, from 15…

Honda Aircraft Company announced that the HondaJet Elite will make its first appearance in Singapore at the Singapore Airshow 2020, February 11 – 16. The debut of a HondaJet Elite in Singapore at the Changi…

Pratt & Whitney is showcasing new MRO techniques and processes at the ongoing airshow, that were developed from Singapore for the global market. “Pratt & Whitney is executing strongly on…

On day 2 of the Singapore Airshow 2020 Airbus and Singapore announced a collaboration on the development of the A330 SMART Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) for the Republic of…

With militaries in Southeast Asia and the Asia Pacific focusing more than ever on maritime domain awareness, interest in the multi-mission MQ-9B SeaGuardian, manufactured by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI),…

Rafael is showcasing MicroLite – a lightweight EO/IR sensor for airborne Wide-Area Persistent Surveillance missions, integrated on an Aeronautics Orbiter-4 UAS, at the Singapore Airshow. MicroLite is an innovative, compact,…

Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions division, a leading supplier of ruggedized avionics solutions, is showcasing its latest products for aerospace and defense airborne platforms at the ongoing Singapore Airshow. Among the featured…

Collins Aerospace Systems' Singapore Innovation Hub, a new  10,000 square foot facility, was officially unveiled on the opening day of the Singapore Airshow.  The facility is part of the company's…

Collins Aerospace has entered into a long-term agreement to support Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) fleet of Boeing B787 aircraft through its Dispatch flight hour program. Dispatch guarantees the availability of high-performance…

The biennial Singapore Airshow, Asia’s largest and most influential international aerospace and defence event, returns to the Changi Exhibition Centre from 11 – 16 February 2020, with an expected 45,000…

The 7th edition of the biennial Singapore Air Show is likely to begin on a quiet note following concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus, which have led to…

Asia’s largest aviation event will welcome the US Air Combat Command F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team in a major boost to the air show, which has been hit by exhibitor dropouts…

Boeing will highlight its broad range of commercial and defense products, services and technologies at the 2020 Singapore Airshow, which runs February 11-16 at the Changi Exhibition Centre. The company’s…

Dassault Aviation will showcase its ultra-long range Falcon 8X flagship and high-performance Falcon 2000LXS at this year’s edition of the Singapore Air Show, which opens February 11 at Changi Exhibition…

Ramper Innovations, Inc., is introducing TISABAS, a  compact motorized folding conveyor system, at the Singapore Air Show. The conveyor system has been designed to address issues around loading and unloading…

This year’s Singapore Airshow will see a total of five flying display performances from three countries. A key highlight of the biennial Singapore Airshow, these flying display teams will once…

A meeting of international aviation officials due to be held in Singapore on the eve of Asia’s largest annual aerospace event has been cancelled because of fears over the coronavirus outbreak, participants…

The seventh edition of the biennial event will be held from February 11-16. The show's organiser, Experia Events, had announced that it was expecting more than 65 of the top…

The US State Department has approved the sale of up to 12 F-35 fighter jets and related equipment to Singapore at an estimated cost of US$2.75 billion, pending approval from Congress,…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will introduce a fifth weekly flight to Kolkata, India, from 29 March 2020. On the same day, the Airline’s regional wing SilkAir will cease services to the…

Air New Zealand’s inaugural flight between Singapore and Christchurch took off from Changi Airport on 1 December 2019, marking the start of its five times weekly seasonal service, which will…

On the 21st of November, Naval Group launched the new center of excellence for Research and Development in Singapore. This initiative will create a world-class expertise based in Singapore for…

Arteco keeps pursuing its global expansion strategy and, after the USA, South Africa and Mexico it is now aiming at Southeast Asia signing the representation agreement with YEM International for…

SilkAir will transfer its Singapore-Busan services to Singapore Airlines starting October 28 this year. After the transfer, Singapore Airlines will maintain SilkAir’s current flight frequency by flying four times a…

China's civil aviation regulator and its counterpart in Singapore have signed a technical arrangement on aviation maintenance, said the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) on its website. The deal…

Joint Venture partners Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines will boost capacity between Auckland and Singapore with an additional 35,000 seats between the end of March and October, commencing in…

Collins Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp., announced a strategic investment in Singapore to develop an aerospace innovation hub in the region dedicated to advanced maintenance, repair and…

Singapore Airlines said its net profit for the last financial year nearly halved as fuel costs surged. This was despite its highest-ever annual revenue on a jump in passengers. The…

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) is acquiring new capabilities and advanced next-generation platforms and remains a small but highly sophisticated and well-trained maritime force. As part of its submarine…

SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, today launched the first non-stop flights between Singapore and Busan in South Korea. The inaugural flight, MI876, departed Changi International Airport on 1…

Jet Aviation has finished integrating its Hawker Pacific operations at Seletar Airport in Singapore, which now run under the Jet Aviation brand. Jet Aviation acquired Hawker Pacific in May 2018.…

Makino Asia, a provider of machine tools used across various industries including automotive, aerospace, medical, semiconductor and electronics, showcased its smart factory at its regional headquarters in Singapore. The facility…

Malaysia and Singapore have finally ended a squabble over airspace, warming ties just a day before the Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong arrives in Kuala Lumpur for a leaders’ retreat.…

Singapore has finally decided to buy four F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft with options for eight more. The Republic of Singapore Air Force and the Defence Science and Technology…

Pratt & Whitney's Singapore engine center, Eagle Services Asia (ESA), a member in the global network of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities that service Pratt & Whitney's GTF engines, has inducted…

Both Singapore and Australia announced that they are suspending operations of Boeing’s 737 MAX aircraft on Tuesday, following Sunday’s crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) temporarily suspended operation of…

Canadian Aerospace Company, Bombardier is putting in S$85 million to quadruple the size of its Singapore service centre. As part of the ongoing wider enhancements to its global customer service experience,…

Gulfstream Aerospace's ultra long-range Gulfstream G650ER has set another city-pair record, connecting Singapore and San Francisco,  a distance of 7,475 nautical miles or 13,843 kilometers,  faster than any other ultralong-range aircraft. The G650ER departed…

SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) has entered into an agreement with Jamco Corporation (JAMCO) to acquire JAMCO’s 20% stake in Singapore Jamco Services (SJS). SJS, based in Singapore, was owned 80%…

The Marine arm of ST Engineering has successfully launched the final of eight Littoral Mission Vessels (LMVs), it was contracted to build for the Republic of Singapore Navy as part…

The digitalization and innovation hub of Lufthansa Group, Lufthansa Innovation Hub (LIH), opened the doors of its first office in Singapore.   LIH’s decision is a strategic response to Asia’s…

C&L Aerospace, a C&L Aviation Group company, has announced the opening of a new satellite office in Singapore to serve commercial and regional airline customers in Asia. The office will…

Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has announced that The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) have completed their technical evaluation to identify the…

SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, will be increasing flight frequency to Cairns, Australia. With effect from 2 June 2019, Cairns will be served with a daily flight, up…

KONGSBERG has landed its largest ever simulator contract in a SGD 21.2 million deal with the Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs. The contract, executed by Kongsberg Digital Maritime Simulation, will…

HAITE Aviation Training Singapore, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sichuan Haite High-Tech Co. Ltd. of Chengdu, China (HAITE Group), announced a training agreement with China Eastern Airlines (CEA).   Making this…

Asia’s provider of Gateway Services and Food Solutions, has teamed up with Jet Aviation and Universal Aviation Singapore, a member of Universal Aviation, the ground support division of Universal Weather…

Singapore Airlines will fly its maiden A350-900 medium haul aircraft to Adelaide. Slated to commence on 17 December 2018, the new A350-900 will operate as SQ279 from Singapore to Adelaide…

Airbus has announced the delivery of the first A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) to the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF).   The aircraft made its first official public…

Qatar Airways will operate its A350-1000 equipped with 'Qsuite' on its Singapore and Tokyo routes from November 1 and January 1, 2019 respectively.   The two cities will be the…

AirAsia Bhd, the low cost carrier, will be doubling the number of flights between Kota Kinabalu and Singapore to 14 weekly flights from 1 August 2018. The additional frequencies are expected…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) storiesed a profit of S$893 million in the financial year ended March 31 — the highest since 2011, and a 148-per-cent increase from a year ago.  …

 Lieutenant General (LG) Enzo Vecciarelli, The Chief of Staff of the Italian Air Force is on his introductory visit to Singapore. LG Vecciarelli called on Chief of Defence Force Major-General…

Singapore Airlines will use an A350-900 aircraft on its Christchurch route from early next year.   The airline will be replacing Boeing 777-200 that has been used on this route…

With the flight time between the two destinations being barely more than an hour, the Singapore-Kuala Lumpur route has been ranked as the busiest international air link in the world.…

Singapore Airlines has been ranked as the year’s ‘Best Airline in the World’ in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for Airlines 2018.   The Airline has also been recognised in…

Singapore Airlines has decided that its new Boeing 787-10 fleet will be fitted with Lufthansa Technik's GuideU 1000-Series  emergency floor path marking system.   The emergency floor path marking system…

Singapore's Changi Airport Group (CAG), Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Qantas have entered into a three-year deal, a $5 million marketing initiative, to grow traffic to and through Singapore.  …

Engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) work on Engine Alliance GP7200 engines will now be undertaken at Pratt & Whitney Eagle Services Asia in Singapore, following the announcement of the…

Dassault Aviation’s new flagship, the Falcon 8X, is featuring at this year’s Singapore Airshow. It is the first appearance of the ultra-long-range Falcon 8X, for which Dassault Aviation recently bagged…

  Rafael, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary, will showcase its state-of-the-art systems and technologies at the Singapore Airshow, including Stunner, Iron Dome, Python-5, Spice-250 and Drone Dome. Stunner, an…

Arnold Defense, an international manufacturer and supplier of 2.75-inch rocket launchers, will display its new, ultra-light LWL-12 2.75-inch/70mm Weapon Systems for the first time at the Singapore Air Show. The…

Aeronautics group, a provider of comprehensive unmanned solutions to the military and civilian markets, is introducing its Orbiter 4 at the Singapore Airshow. The Orbiter 4 has high transportability and…

Jetstar Asia has emerged as Singapore's most punctual airline, beating national carrier Singapore Airlines, according to an annual ranking of the most punctual carriers by aviation consultant OAG, which has…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has launched a beta chatbot, named Kris, designed to answer customer queries. Expanding its digital servicing channels, the aim of Kris is to provide a platform to…

Boeing and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have formally announced a deal for 20 777-9s and 19 787-10s. The order, previously attributed to an unidentified customer, is worth US$13.8 billion at current…

Willis Towers Watson, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, has predicted Singapore will continue setting the standard for air transport globally, thanks to a visionary approach to evolve…

Demand for Singapore Airlines' 'capital express' service to Wellington is "pretty much" matching what it had expected, said the airline's New Zealand head.

With an eye on expansion in the North American market, Singapore Airlines has signed a code share agreement with Alaska Airlines. The agreement, which is subject to regulatory approvals, will…

United Airlines (UAL) will be introducing daily nonstop flights between Singapore’s Changi Airport and Los Angeles International Airport from October 20, 2017. “We continue to showcase our firm commitment to…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Latin-American carrier Avianca have signed agreement to codeshare on each other’s flights with effect from September 2017. Under the new agreement, SIA customers will have wider…

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establish a joint venture for pilot training in Singapore has been inked by Singapore Airlines (SIA) and CAE. The centre will operate out of the…

The Singapore office of Cyberbit, the Elbit Systems subsidiary whose cybersecurity solutions protect some of the world’s most sensitive systems is now open and will support the firm’s growth in…

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited (ST Electronics) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with GomSpace to explore the application and deployment of space-based…

Lufthansa will reinstate the connection from Munich to Singapore, using its new A350-900 jetliners from 27 March 2018. The airline will operate the flights five times a week.

ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems has been awarded a contract by Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) for the acquisition of two additional Type 218SG submarines for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).

Passengers travelling on Singapore Airlines now have access to free digital magazines using the airline’s mobile app on their devices.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has selected Saab to supply its Advanced – Surface Movement Guidance & Control System (A-SMGCS) and latest generation Multilateration System at Singapore Changi…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a letter of intent (LOI) for 20 777-9s and 19 787-10s with Boeing, in a proposed order, which is valued at US$13.8 billion based on…

Pratt & Whitney has announced the completion of more than 7,600 engine overhauls by Pratt & Whitney Eagle Services Asia, it’s Singapore engine center. The engine center has overhauled and…

Diehl Aerospace has announced the establishment of Diehl Aerospace Pte. Ltd, a fully owned subsidiary in Singapore, to further improve its product support for growing demand in the aerospace industry…

All passengers have been safely evacuated from a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER jetliner, after the right engine on the wide-body twin-aisle aircraft caught fire following an emergency landing at Singapore’s…

United Airlines has launched a nonstop Boeing 787 Dreamliner service between Singapore and its hub at San Francisco International Airport, becoming the first airline to offer nonstop flights between the…

More than 3,500 personnel, 18 ships, 25 aircraft and 40 Special Forces teams are participating in Maritime Security (MS) and Counter-Terrorism (CT) exercise, jointly hosted by the Singapore Armed Forces…

The Indian Navy is participating in the ADMM Plus (ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus) Exercise on Maritime Security and Counter Terrorism (Ex MS & CT) from 1 to 9 May.…

Amadeus has signed on Singapore Airlines, for the full suite of Amadeus Revenue Management solutions. Singapore Airlines will now adopt Amadeus’ Altea Network Revenue Management. Altea is a next generation…

The new Chief of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Brigadier-General (BG) Mervyn Tan Wei Ming took charge on 28 March. He received command of the RSAF from the…

Pratt & Whitney’s Eagle Services Asia Pte Ltd (“ESA”), located in Singapore has been named by Engine Alliance (EA) as a center of excellence for GP7200 low pressure compressor (LPC)…

AFI KLM E&M’s new innovation centre, The MRO Lab Singapore, is now operational. Staffed by locally-recruited experts, the R&D centre, which is located in the centre of Singapore has been…

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) concluded Exercise Malapura, a bilateral maritime exercise, March 3rd. The exercises have been conducted between the two navies…

The flagship bilateral exercise between The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL), Exercise Eagle Indopura, concluded on March 4th. Featuring anti-surface and anti-air warfare, as well as…

Airbus and SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) have signed an agreement to form a joint venture based in Singapore. The company will provide airframe maintenance, cabin upgrade and modification services for…

Thales InFlyt Experience has been selected by Singapore Airlines to equip its future fleet of medium-haul A350 XWBs with the Thales AVANT Android based In- Flight Entertainment system and Ka-band…

Moog Inc. and Singapore Airlines,signed a 12-year exclusive contract for comprehensive support of the Moog FlightControl Products on Singapore Airlines’ fleet of A350 aircraft.

The A400M on static display is a Royal Malaysian Air Force aircraft being exhibited outside its home country for the first time.

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The Singapore Airshow is the largest Aerospace and Defence event in Asia and one of the most important in the world. Experience the latest technology on this events, and visit…

Singapore’s Ministry of Defence has announced that Brigadier-General (BG) Mervyn Tan Wei Ming, will take over from Major-General (MG) Hoo Cher Mou as Chief of Air Force on March 28th,…

The first A350-900 destined for Singapore Airlines has successfully completed its maiden flight over the skies of South West France. The new generation jetliner will be delivered to the airline…

The national carrier of Indonesia, Garuda Indonesia, is celebrating the golden jubilee of its operations to Singapore. More than 32 million passengers have been carried by Garuda Indonesia on the…

India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced that it has received approval for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which was signed in November, 2015 between Airports Authority of India (On…

Singapore Airlines has selected SITAONAIR to provide Wi-Fi, mobile phone text and data services on its long haul fleet with the deployment of high-speed connectivity that will first be available…

The first A350-900 for Singapore Airlines has begun its final assembly at the Airbus facilities in Toulouse, France.  

Five Iranian patrol boats fired shots across the bow of a Singaporean-flagged cargo vessel in the Persian Gulf in an attempt to try and stop the ship, a US official…

On April 21, 2015 in Singapore, North American completion and refurbishment specialist Flying Colours inaugurated its interiors facility, located within the Bombardier Service Centre building, Seleatar Airport.  

The US State Department has approved a $130 million deal for an upgrade of Singapore's F-16 fighter jet fleet, the US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in a statement…

The new Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC) in Singapore will be ready to commence operations from the first quarter of 2016.  

Intertrade, a Rockwell Collins company that distributes new and recertified engine and airframe parts, has opened a new distribution center at the Singapore Changi Airport to store and ship inventory.…

Singapore Airlines has selected leading mobile travel technology provider Mobile Travel Technologies Ltd. (MTT) to relaunch its mobile applications.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) concluded two bilateral exercises with the Indonesian Air Force on Wednesday, December 3, 2014.  

It was a superjumbo job fit for a superstar, and Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow jetted to Singapore this week to launch British Airways’ new A380 superjumbo aircraft between London and…

SINGAPORE: Thales, a global technology leader in the Aerospace, Transportation and Defence & Security, has opened the Thales Innovation Hub Singapore, which represents the Group’s first multidisciplinary innovation centre outside…

The Singapore Air Force's (RSAF) has taken delivery new Advanced Jet Trainer, the Alenia Aermacchi M-346 aircraft, into 150 Squadron at Cazaux Air Base in France, according to an official…

Singapore appears to have quietly boosted the size of its F-15SG fleet from 24 aircraft to 40, according to Boeing financial statements, aircraft registration filings, and US congressional reports. Singapore…

The Republic of Singapore Navy welcomed its new chief at a Change of Command Parade held at Changi Naval Base on Friday, August 1, 2014. Rear-Admiral Lai Chung Han received…

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) conducted their bilateral flagship naval exercise, codenamed Exercise Pelican, from 4 to 10 June 2014. The RSN deployed…

Airbus Defence and Space together with NCS will establish a Centre of Excellence in Singapore for the research, development and the commercialisation of safe city solutions in Asia. The centre…

The armies of Singapore and Brunei concluded an eight-day bilateral exercise code-named Maju Bersama. Chief of Army Brigadier-General Perry Lim and Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) Brigadier-General…

Jet Aviation Singapore plans to open their service from a new hangar by May end. It has commenced moving into its new 7,500 square meter hangar and is working with…

The Chief of Army of the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), Major-General (MG) Arthur David Gawn, called on Singapore Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen at the Singapore Ministry…

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has deployed a task group in support of international counter-piracy efforts in the Gulf of Aden for the fifth time. Led by Colonel Cheong Kwok…

The Singapore Army and the Royal Thai Army (RTA) concluded this year’s bilateral army exercise, codenamed Kocha Singa. The exercise, the 16th in the series, was held in Thailand from…

Airbus Defence and Space has been selected by Singapore to supply six A330 MRTT new generation air-to-air refuelling aircraft for the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). The aircraft will…

Singapore will bar an Indonesian warship named after marines who bombed a building on the island in 1965 from calling at its ports and naval bases or taking part in…

The Singapore Air Force will receive the final 12 M-346 new generation advanced trainers from ST Aerospace and Alenia Aermacchi in March. The February 12 announcement was made at the…

Boeing has a broad portfolio on display at this year’s Singapore Air Show. Asian Defence & Diplomacy spoke to Jim Armington, Boeing Defense, Space & Security’s vice president for East…

Asian Defence & Diplomacy spoke to Dan-Ake Enstedt, president and CEO of Saab Asia Pacific, about the Swedish company’s prospects in Asia. Any discussion of Saab regionally must invariably turn…

Despite the Singapore’s Ministry of Defence itself declaring that it has ordered the Aster 30 air defence system from MBDA, the European company was not permitted to talk about the…

ST Kinetics has an interesting little vehicle on display at the Changi Exhibition Centre. Named the Terraton, it is an unmanned vehicle designed for security patrols. It can be manually…

With all the reconnaissance and surveillance tools available to militaries nowadays, one of the biggest challenges is handling the data collected and being able to effectively retrieve it. Rafael offers…

On 11 February, Rockwell Collins announced its proprietary Flight2 avionics had been selected by integrator L-3 for use on Republic of Korea Navy’s (ROKN) P-3C aircraft. Korean Air is the…

Pride of place in Northrop Grumman’s line-up is its Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR). This active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar is being marketed as a low-risk retrofit for F-16…

On 12 February, Hawker Pacific signed a contract with Embraer Executive Jets to provide full maintenance support to Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 customers in the Asia-Pacific region. The agreement…

Bangkok Airways, a 20-year veteran of operating ATR aircraft, has ordered six ATR 72-600 aircraft, according to a 12 February announcement. This deal is worth USD200 million, and the first…

Schiebel announced on 11 February that the company had won an order from the Italian Navy for its Camcopter S-100 rotary-winged unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). This is very significant as…

This year’s edition of the Singapore Air Show, held from 11-16 February, is the largest yet. The show has also attracted a remarkable array of aerobatic teams – no less…

On 11 February, the opening day of Singapore Air Show, Weststar Aviation Services inked a deal to buy ten AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters. Weststar is based in Malaysia and is a…

On the opening day of Singapore Air Show 2014, Asian Defence & Diplomacy spoke to Mark Burgess, Asia Pacific director of Defence & Space at Honeywell. “We see significant growth…

The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has a sizeable presence at the show. Although it did not bring any aircraft, it is displaying plenty of scale models representing products…

As part of the Philippine military’s gradual modernisation, the Philippine Navy (PN) has just ordered two further A109 Power maritime helicopters. The country earlier ordered three identical craft to perform…

Airbus will fly the A350 XWB in to the Singapore Airshow - its first display at an international air show. The aircraft, MSN 003, will offer both static and flying…

The U.S. Defense Department has notified Congress that it had approved the sale to Singapore of upgrades for 60 F-16 fighter jets, setting off a potential competition for an order…

Singapore plans to modernize its fleet of F-16 jets under a $2.43 billion foreign military sales agreement with the U.S., Agence France-Presse reported Tuesday, January 14, 2014. Singapore will purchase…

Singapore will for the first time buy brand new submarines. The Defence Ministry (Mindef) said in a statement on Monday, December 2, that it inked a deal with German defence…

Singapore Airshow will see the United States as the “Feature Country” at Singapore’s February show. The U.S. will showcase more than 150 companies, along with a large contingent of U.S.…

Singapore’s Changi Airport Group (CAG) has announced the arrival of a new carrier, Golden Myanmar Airlines, at Changi Airport. Golden Myanmar Airlines will operate daily services on a Singapore-Yangon-Mandalay route,…

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) reports that Singapore is seeking the purchase of 20 AIM 9X-2 Sidewinder Block II All Up Round Missiles. The contract, if approved by Congress,…

Singapore is close to completing its evaluation of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, which it sees as a possible fit for its future requirements. "Though the F-35 aircraft…

Malaysian company, Smart Weapon Storage Inntech Sdn Bhd (SWS), which has been around for 20 years, aims to extend its footprint across the Southeast Asian region and beyond. The firm…

KNDS France which is the main provider of artillery systems for the Royal Malaysian Army and a strategic industrial partner for the Malaysian defence industry has further expanded its partnership…

The upcoming 10th edition of Indo Defence 2024 Expo & Forum, renowned as one of the foremost international defence industry exhibitions and forums, is facing a scarcity of exhibition space.…

As far as high-profile visits go, this one was right up there on the list. After speaking at the opening ceremony of the ongoing show, Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri…

Singapore Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen’s presence at the ongoing show and his meeting with Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as well as Malaysian Minister of…

Emirates will add another 43 A380s and 28 Boeing 777 aircraft to its extensive cabin retrofit programme lifting the total to be done to 191. The original plan called for…

The 18th edition of Defence Services Asia this year (DSA 2024) is expected to be the biggest ever in the history of the event. Orders worth RM5 billion are expected…

Belgium-based FN Herstal is showcasing its portfolio of modern small arms at the ongoing Defence Services Asia (DSA) exhibition and conference. FN Herstal has several customers in the Asia-Pacific region,…

ST Engineering Marine Ltd, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, has secured a contract with the Singapore Ministry of Defence for the mid-life upgrade of the Formidable-class frigates for the Republic…

Indonesia’s Ruang volcano erupted again on Tuesday (Apr. 30), leading to the cancellation of flights and closure of airports in the affected areas. Situated in the Sitaro Islands District of…

ST Engineering AirX (AirX), a joint venture between ST Engineering and Peluca (formerly known as Wigetworks), have announced a strategic partnership with Bureau Veritas (BV), aimed at advancing Wing-in-Ground (WIG)…

Scoot, the low-cost arm of Singapore Airlines, recently received the first Embraer E190-E2 aircraft at Changi Airport. "We are excited to receive our first E190-E2 aircraft in Singapore today," said…

Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of one of the two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has established an API connection with a logistics service solution company DB…

SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) wishes to announce that it has agreed with Pratt and Whitney (PW) to exit from the PW1500G engine Risk-Revenue Sharing Programme (RRSP) that was held…

Emirates has commenced its Neste fuel agreement at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport this month, with over 2 million gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to be supplied throughout 2024. The airline…

VITEC, a multinational Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) technology company, is set to bring its streaming technologies at the upcoming Milipol Asia-Pacific event at Sands Expo, Singapore from…

Embraer Defense & Security and ST Engineering announced a collaborative agreement on Thursday (Mar. 14). The agreement is aimed at exploring future opportunities for cooperation in key areas such as…

Singapore's SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) announced the expansion of the scope of its Services Agreement with Scoot to include the latter’s new Embraer E190-E2 fleet on Tuesday (Mar. 12).…

dnata, a global air and travel services provider, has achieved accreditation from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for its adherence to the Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV)…

AirAsia Malaysia has announced the resumption of services from Kuala Lumpur to Pattaya, Thailand, starting from June 17, 2024, with thrice-weekly flights on Tuesday (Mar. 12). This move marks the…

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has been assessing its options for acquiring new fighter jets, as outlined in the 2020 Royal Thai Air Force White Paper. The objective is…

As the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) plans to add eight more Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter aircraft to its fleet, the U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning IIs, for the…

Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), revealed the initial six Southeast Asian destinations to be served by its new fleet of Embraer E190-E2 aircraft on Tuesday (Mar. 5).…

San Diego-based Shield AI, which is attracting attention at the ongoing Show with its V-BAT unmanned aircraft system (UAS) and the newly introduced concept of V-BAT Teams, is working to…

Airbus Defence and Space and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) have collaborated on developing data analytics models for the Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aerial refuelling systems.…

Jetstar introduced its updated uniform on Thursday (Feb. 29) as the airline approaches its 20 years of operations. Designed by Australian fashion designer Genevieve Smart, in collaboration with 40 Jetstar…

Defence major Saab intends to further expand its presence in the Asia Pacific region and will hire more local talent who will act as bridges between customer requirements and the…

There will not be a ‘big bang’ increase in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) operations in a few years, but the sector is expected to come…

Singapore, (22 Feb.  2024), Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has integrated the Flight Profile Optimization (FPO) solution into its FlightHub offering. FPO rapidly reviews changing environmental conditions to suggest more…

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has been chosen by Air India to supply avionics hardware for its expanding Boeing 737 MAX fleet. The agreement, announced at the Singapore Airshow 2024,…

Singapore, February 2024 – Liebherr-Aerospace and Japan Airlines (JAL) have finalized a long-term service contract for the overhaul of landing gears. Under this exclusive agreement, Liebherr-Aerospace will provide maintenance, overhaul,…

Singapore, (22 Feb. 2024), Vietjet Air has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the acquisition of 20 A330-900 widebodies. This marks Vietjet’s inaugural widebody order, intended for…

Singapore (22 Feb. 2024), Korean Air has chosen Airbus Skywise Predictive Maintenance + (S.PM+) and Skywise Health Monitoring (S.HM) digital solutions to enhance safety, sustainability, and operational efficiency in its…

Singapore (22 Feb. 2024) – Honeywell has announced a collaboration with ST Engineering Defence Aviation Services (STEDAS) to provide cockpit and mechanical component upgrades for two Tunisian Air Force (TAF)…

STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has placed a firm order for five A350F freighters and three more A330neos aircraft. The agreement was signed at the Singapore Airshow by KW Chang, Chairman…

Interview With Fukawa Hideki, Director of the Defense Equipment Cooperation Planning Office at the Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Agency (ATLA), Japan Ministry of Defense. In a candid discussion, Fukawa Hideki,…

Interview With Junichi Iwasaki, Director of the Aircraft Component and Material Industries Office at Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI). GBP Aerospace & Defence had the opportunity to…

Boeing Defence is bullish on its market prospect for defense equipment and services, senior company officials informed during a media briefing at the airshow. Boeing views opportunities in the APAC…

The Target Acquisition Designation Sensor/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (TADS/PNVS) is the combat-proven, advanced electro-optical fire control system used by AH-64D/E Apache helicopter pilots across the globe for long-range precision engagement…

Singapore (Feb. 21, 2024), The Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation (The Hague CAA), and the Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC) have joined forces to establish Asia's inaugural specialized mediation…

Singapore (Feb. 21, 2024), Fokker Services Asia, a subsidiary of Fokker Services Group, and Embraer announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This MoU outlines the path…

Singapore (Feb. 21, 2024) Hyundai Motor Group’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, Supernal, signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and the Civil Aviation…

Honeywell announced on Wednesday (Feb. 21) the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) at Singapore Airshow 2024. The MoU aims to enhance the overall…

ST Engineering's Commercial Aerospace division announced a new five-year agreement for CFM56-7B engine maintenance with PT Lion Group, the largest airline in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, in Singapore on Wednesday…

Malaysia Airlines has announced a partnership with Thales focused on equipping 20 Airbus A330neo aircraft with avionics equipment. This equipment includes Thales’ Flight Management System (FMS) and ACSS’ Traffic Collision…

Singapore (Feb. 21, 2024) Collins Aerospace has been chosen by HNA Aviation Group to deliver nacelle maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services to its subsidiaries, including Beijing Capital Airlines, Tianjin…

The RSAF is performing a series of aerial maneuvers using an F-15SG fighter jet and an AH-64D attack helicopter at the ongoing show, which demonstrate the maneuverability and precision of…

Supernal, Hyundai Motor Group’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company is racing to be one of the first eVTOL makers to commercialize safe, efficient, and affordable everyday passenger air travel.  “At…

The Philippines has launched a campaign encouraging global aerospace companies to establish facilities at Clark International Airport (CRK) to serve the Asia region and global market. CRK, located within the…

Singapore’s Ministry of Defence Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has announced that Brigadier-General (BG) Kelvin Fan Sui Siong, currently Deputy Secretary (Policy) at the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF), will take over…

Boeing and Royal Brunei Airlines announced the airline's purchase of four 787 Dreamliners to renew its widebody fleet at Singapore Airshow 2024 (Feb. 20). The airline's selection of the 787-9…

Embraer and Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, have entered a contract for the Embraer Collaborative Inventory Planning (ECIP), a program aimed at optimizing inventory levels to reduce operational…

Pratt & Whitney, a business under RTX, has been chosen by Cebu Pacific Air (Cebu Pacific) to supply GTF engines for an additional 10 A321neo and five A320neo aircraft. In…

Amidst the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region's ongoing robust economic growth and active trade dynamics, Airbus projects a demand for approximately 400 widebody freighters in the area over the next two decades,…

SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC), which will commission two hangars in Subang, Malaysia, next year, is on the constant lookout for growth opportunities in Asia Pacific as well as other major…

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has seen a significant increase in international orders, with the Asia Pacific region emerging as a key market. “The Asia Pacific region has emerged as a…

"Airmen Hit Singapore's Skies Again: Jupiter Aerobatic Team Practices First Singapore Airshow 2024." The Indonesian Air Force’s Jupiter Aerobatic Team (JAT), known as the "Nation's Ambassadors in the Air," hit…

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has brought its ‘Sarang’ (Peacock in Hindi) Helicopter Display Team to the Singapore Airshow. This is the maiden appearance of the Indian helicopter display team…

One of the world’s most respected analysts New York-based Bernstein is bullish on Boeing and is revising its Boeing production and delivery outlook based on new commentary from the company…

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) will acquire 45  mid-range and long-range wide-body aircraft from Boeing Co. and engines from GE Aerospace.  THAI, along with Boeing and GE Aerospace,…

The Singapore Airshow 2024 marks the full-scale return of the region’s most important aviation event. According to the show organizer Experia Events, more than 1,000 companies from over 50 countries/regions…

Eve Air Mobility (Eve) and Yugo Global Industries Pte. Ltd. (Yugo) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Singapore on Monday (Feb. 19) to explore Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and…

Thailand subsidiary of Vietnam’s low-cost carrier, Thai VietJet Air, has awarded the tender of its cargo operations to ECS Group after signing a Master General Sales & Service Agent (GSSA)…

Starburst Aerospace and Aviation Innovation Research (AIR) Lab joined forces to launch the AIR Lab Innovation Challenge at Singapore Airshow 2024. The collaborative initiative aims to source innovative solutions from…

PEI-Genesis will showcase its products and capabilities at the upcoming edition of the Airshow. The company will highlight its ruggedized mil-aero and harsh environment interconnect solutions from top manufacturers, including…

Embraer's C-390 Millennium multi-mission tactical transport aircraft will make its show debut at the upcoming edition of the Singapore Airshow 2024 that will take place from Feb. 20-25. The aircraft…

SATS Ltd, a global provider of ground handling, air cargo, and food solutions, collaborates with UOB to promote sustainability across its supply chain. The Supplier Engagement Programme targets small-medium enterprises…

DHL Global Forwarding, in partnership with Schneider Electric, agreed to design and launch a new multi-modal shipping model in Singapore, on Wednesday (Jan. 31). This new method will utilize sustainable…

Scoot, the low-cost arm of Singapore Airlines, is offering a limited-time ticket sale on its popular international destinations. The sale starts today and will be valid until 22 January 2024.…

Budget airline Batik Air Malaysia and its parent company Lion Air Group are set to make Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) as central hub for Umrah flights. These two companies…

To provide convenience and extra services for Umrah pilgrims in the area, the Banyuwangi International Airport (BWX) in Indonesia’s East Java province will soon become the country’s newest hub for…

AirAsia, the Malaysia-based multinational low-cost airline, is offering limited-time fixed low fares for late-night flights to seven destinations in the country. The program is launched to anticipate the Chinese New…

Vietjet, a Vietnamese low-cost airline based in Hanoi, recently celebrated the delivery of an Airbus A321neo ACF as its 102nd aircraft. The airline’s 5th international route was also launched in…

DART and OffSec (formerly Offensive Security) have officially revealed their joint strategic partnership to enhance and elevate cybersecurity talents. DART, who excels in cyber capacity building and customized training programs,…

Uurban air mobility (UAM) company Volocopter has completed its first flight test at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport (DMH) in New York City (NYC) with its crewed Volocopter 2X. Hosted by…

India is showcasing its indigenously developed Tejas light combat aircraft at the airshow for the second time. The aircraft is part of an Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent which also…

The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines has pledged to work together to strive for a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) utilization target of 5% by 2030. The airlines disclosed their collective…

Embraer Commercial Aviation has appointed Marie-Louise Philippe Vice President Sales & Marketing, and Head of Region for Europe and Central Asia. Philippe reports to Martyn Holmes, the Chief Commercial Officer…

Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation (Viettel High Tech) made an announcement on the final day of Defence & Security 2023 exhibition held in Bangkok, Thailand that it would enter the…

Emirates and Batik Air Malaysia have announced a codeshare agreement, allowing Emirates’ customers to access 5 domestic Malaysian cities and 3 regional South East Asia points operated by Batik Air…

Saab respects Korea’s need to invest in local industry and independent national capabilities and is ready to support these ambitions through in-depth transfer of technology and industrial cooperation, says Henrik…

Buoyed by international interest in their products and growing India-South Korea ties, three Indian companies – Gliders India, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders and Armoured Vehicles Nigam – are showcasing their capabilities…

The exponential growth of the Korean defence industry is reflected in the growing stature of Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX), the largest and most comprehensive trade show in…

Embraer has signed a Pool Programme services agreement with Scoot to support the airline’s incoming fleet of nine E190-E2. The Pool Programme provides access to component exchanges and repair services…

ST Engineering's Commercial Aerospace business has signed a five-year contract to provide LEAP-1B MRO solutions for Lion Air Group’s fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The deal makes Lion Air…

Femke Kroese has been appointed Air France-KLM group General Manager for South East Asia & Oceania. Kroese is responsible for Air France and KLM commercial passenger sales and flight operations…

Globe Air Cargo China, part of ECS Group, has joined hands with Royal Air Brunei Airlines to enhance the carrier's air Cargo Operations in China. The contract, effective from July…

SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) and Xiamen Iport Group (IPORT Group) have signed a legally non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore MRO opportunities in Fujian, China. IPORT Group owns…

Emirates SkyCargo is now live on CargoAi's marketplace solution, CargoMART, further advancing its digital customer experience and optimizing the booking process with real-time information. The landmark partnership for Singapore-based CargoAi,…

Embraer and CAE announced on Tuesday at the 2023 Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium (APATS) that they are expanding their longstanding joint venture to include pilot and cabin crew training…

The Italian Air Force has announced that its mission in Japan has ended. The two Air Forces collaborated to share operational skills and experience during the mission. The mission saw…

Embraer delivered a total of 47 jets in the second quarter of 2023, of which 17 were commercial aircraft and 30 were executive jets (19 light jets and 11 midsize…

Air transport industry IT provider SITA and Envision Digital, a Singapore-headquartered global net zero partner and Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) technology leader, have signed a new partnership to help…

India's indigenously developed Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) completes seven years of service in the Indian Air Force on 1 July. The LCA was christened Tejas in 2003. The multi-role…

JFD - part of James Fisher and Sons plc, has unveiled its ‘Agile’ Submarine Rescue System (SRS), based on 40 years’ experience, which marks a significant enhancement in available transport options,…

SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) has signed an agreement with Hawaiian Airlines to perform airframe maintenance services for its A321neo fleet of 18 aircraft until 2027. The maintenance services will…

Boeing and CAE have signed an agreement through which the latter will become a Boeing Authorized Training Provider and the first to offer Boeing’s Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) curriculum.…

The recent opening of the expansion of its Singapore refinery saw sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer Neste’s SAF production capability increase ten-fold from 100,000 tons per annum in 2022 to…

CDB Aviation has signed lease agreements for a duo of brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with South Korea’s T’way Air. Delivering from the lessor’s orderbook with Boeing, the South…

MRO major HAECO has appointed Richard Sell as its new Chief Executive Officer. He will assume the role on July 1, succeeding Frank Walschot. Walschot will remain as an advisor…

China’s growing naval might and Russian aggression against Ukraine have spurred an increase in demand for anti-ship missiles. The ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine has provided multiple instances that prove…

The Italian Navy warship Francesco Morosini is making its debut at Langkawi, where it is part of the maritime segment of the show. The new Italian Navy warship is making a five…

Boeing on Monday announced orders for up to four premium, ultra-long-range Boeing Business Jets (BBJ). The orders to undisclosed VIP customers include two BBJ 787-8s, one BBJ 737-7 jet and…

CAE is expanding its global network to Central Europe with a new business aviation training centre in Vienna, Austria, scheduled to begin operations in the second half of 2024. CAE…

Singapore Airlines’ low-cost subsidiary, Scoot, has selected the Embraer E190-E2. Nine E190-E2 will join Scoot’s fleet in a lease arrangement with Azorra. The first delivery of the E190-E2, the quietest…

The 16th edition of the Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition LIMA will provide a gateway to defence companies looking to meet the requirements of Malaysia’s military modernisation needs and…

A strong maritime flotilla is on display at Langkawi with the Royal Malaysian Navy itself showcasing a large number of surface and sub-surface assets in addition to international warships participating…

Farsound will open a new state-of-the-art facility in San Antonio, Texas this summer. The expansion will enable Farsound to enhance the services it offers to its customers across the USA.…

Honeywell and MYAirline have signed their first Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) maintenance contract on the airline's fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft. Effective immediately, MYAirline will receive Honeywell's APU maintenance services…

A much-anticipated aspect to IMDEX 2023 in Singapore is the warship display, with 22 naval and coast guard vessels berthing at Changi Naval Base for the duration of this year’s…

The People’s Liberation Army Navy’s (PLAN) Jiangkai II-Class Frigate (Yulin) and Wozang-Class Minesweeper (Chibi) are one of the highlights of the ongoing IMDEX. Both PLAN vessels are part of the…

The 13th edition of IMDEX Asia, now underway, has once again highlighted the importance of strengthening mutual understanding and fostering consensus amongst nations in the region, against the backdrop of…

At IMDEX 2023 in Singapore, Insitu is showing for the first time in Asia a new means of recovering and launching its Integrator UAV from both land and ship. Simply…

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and People's Liberation Army (Navy) [PLA(N)] have successfully concluded Exercise Maritime Cooperation. The bilateral maritime exercise was held from 28 April to 1 May.…

Leonardo a key supplier to maritime defence equipment to many naval forces in the region, is eyeing a further increase its market share for naval defence equipment in addition to…

The 13th edition of IMDEX Asia is reiterating its standing as the one the preeminent maritime trade show in the region and returns after a four year hiatus. Growing maritime…

With Asia-Pacific countries increasing their defence spending over the next five years and maritime technologies evolving rapidly, the 12th edition of IMDEX Asia looks set to be the largest ever…

EDGE Group’s naval arm ADSB will demonstrate its broad range of vessels and naval capabilities throughout the 3 day long IMDEX Asia 2023, reaffirming its commitment to Southeast Asian Markets.…

Boeing is expanding its ecoDemonstrator flight-test program to further accelerate innovation for sustainability and safety. The company today announced its 2023 plan to assess 19 technologies on the Boeing 777…

The Italian Navy will bring its warship Francesco Morosini to IMDEX Asia 2023, where it will participate in the Warship Display. Commenting on this year’s edition of IMDEX Asia 2023,…

Urbanisation and internet connectivity are transforming movements of people and products around the world. Against this backdrop, mobility has become one of the key priorities amongst governments and societies. The…

When Asia Pacific’s leading maritime and defence exhibition IMDEX Asia returns on 3 May for its 13th edition, top executives in the defence and maritime sectors can once again reconvene…

De Havilland Canada has entered into a new agreement with Fokker Services Group to extend the existing De Havilland Component Solutions arrangement until December 2027. Fokker Services is providing third…

SATS has completed its acquisition of global air cargo logistics provider Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) for €1.3 billion (about S$1.8 billion) from an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management. WFS is…

SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) has inked a S$120.8 million agreement with Scoot to provide the carrier with MRO and fleet management support services. The agreement will commence on Apr 1.…

CFM International and ST Engineering's Commercial Aerospace business have signed a CFM Branded Service Agreement (CBSA) for LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines. Under the terms of the CBSA, ST Engineering will…

Collins Aerospace, which has over 6,600 ejections in service worldwide, is eyeing opportunities in the region for its latest ACES 5 next generation ejection seats. Speaking to Daily News, Don…

The Pratt & Whitney GTF MRO network has a second operational facility in Japan, and its 11th worldwide. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Aero Engines Ltd. (MHIAEL), part of Japanese Aero Engine…

The Australian Army completed its fleet of 14 CH-47F Chinook helicopters when the final two examples touched down aboard a US Air Force C-5M Galaxy transport aircraft on 23 June…

Lockheed Martin is displaying an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) at Avalon Airshow 2023. Yet the Australian Army will have to wait till the end of next year…

Skyports, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure developer and drone services provider, has formed a joint venture (JV) entity between its drone services business and Korean drone technology company, Marine Drone…

Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), centre of excellence for Airbus freighter conversions and Aircraft Maintenance, and Sichuan Haite Hi-Tech (Haite), a publicly listed MRO solutions provider for aircraft in China, has…

Turkish Airlines' air cargo brand, Turkish Cargo, is now live on CargoAi's marketplace solution (CargoMART), for users in 4 countries. In the pilot phase, CargoMART users in France, Spain, Netherlands…

Freightify has announced a US$12M debt & equity Series A funding round to help power digital transformation of freight forwarders through its suite of products. Global freight forwarding is a…

Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, has reported a net profit (excluding unrealised foreign currency loss and non-operating income) for the…

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has transferred the ownership of its Swiss AviationSoftware (Swiss-AS) subsidiary to Lufthansa Technik for strategic reasons. The transfer was effected at the end of 2022,…

Sabena technics has integrated into its group the Fleet Management & CAMO, Powerplant & APU Borescope, Aircraft Modifications, and Flight Ops & OCC activities previously operated within Aéroconseil AKKODIS. The…

Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) on Wednesday re-delivered its 10th A330-300P2F aircraft to DHL Express, in time for the Asian high season for e-commerce and cargo demand. DHL Express, launch customer…

Scoot, the low-cost arm of Singapore Airlines Group, attained full International Air Transport Association (IATA) membership, said the company’s press release on Wednesday (Nov. 23). The IATA certification was formally…

Embraer has been recognized as one of the best companies to work for in an assessment carried out by Great Place to Work, a global consultancy that supports organizations to…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged the Asia-Pacific region to prepare for the anticipated surge in traffic post COVID-19 and to provide policy support for the industry’s decarbonization…

Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited (SAESL), the world’s largest MRO facility for the Rolls-Royce Trent engines, has partnered with Kyndryl, IT Infrastructure services provider. Kyndryl will modernise SAESL's digital…

India’s state-owned defence public sector undertaking (DPSU), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is showcasing its strengths and capabilities in the field of strategic electronics at the ongoing Indo Defence Expo &…

Batik Air will reinstate daily flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Da Nang International Airport in Vietnam, from Dec. 6. Da Nang International Airport is an important gateway…

With a growing interest for trainer aircraft in the MENA region, Pilatus Aircraft Ltd is eyeing more orders for its PC-21 advanced and fighter lead-in trainer aircraft. The Swiss air-framer…

Boeing’s recently announced Modernized Apache concept is a quantum leap ahead compared to the existing AH-64E Apache attack helicopter, which is slated to remain in production until at least 2028…

The bilateral Garuda Shield training event between the Indonesian Army and the U.S. Army grew into this year’s “Super Garuda Shield” exercises, which emerged as one of the biggest joint,…

SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) has signed an agreement with Hawaiian Airlines to perform airframe maintenance services for its A330-200 fleet. The agreement covers maintenance checks for 11 aircraft into 2027.…

Jetstar Japan will restart daily direct flights between Manila and Tokyo on 16 December 2022 for the first time in nearly three years, with the airline ready to welcome thousands…

Panus Assembly Co. Ltd. (Panus), a Thailand privately-owned automotive and defense contractor company, recently delivered two R600 Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) to the Royal Thai Marine Corps (RTMC). Developed in-house…

Scoot, the low-cost arm of Singapore Airlines, announced new routes and resumption of flights to several Indonesian cities starting this month. It will also add more flights to destinations in…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) collaborated with Kyndryl to transform the digital workplace experience for the airline’s employees worldwide according to the SIA’s official press release on Thursday (Sept. 29). SIA embarked…

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is receiving a battery of SPYDER Medium Range Air Defense Systems (SPYDER-MR ADS) from Israel. Pictures from Philippines defense enthusiasts’ social media show its arrival…

ST Engineering announced that its aerospace arm has secured a five-year component Maintenance-By-the-Hour (MBH) contract to service the Boeing 737-800 fleet of Thai budget carrier, Nok Air on Monday (Sept.…

Taiwan-based China Airlines is actively positioning itself to take advantage of the post-COVID travel market. The Taipei-Cebu (Philippines) route will begin offering four direct flights each week from December 1…

The Asia Pacific region, which was the main driver of aviation growth before Covid-19 hit, is finally showing signs of life but still remains a stumbling block in the road…

The Pokemon company announced a collaboration with Scoot to launch a special-themed aircraft flying the Singapore-Japan route on Tuesday (Aug. 30). Called “Pikachu Jet TR”, the aircraft is a Scoot’s…

The 21st annual Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) exercise, which concluded on August 26, following 10 days of in-person and at-sea engagements enhanced collaboration among 21 Indo-Pacific partners and…

The virtual interline partnership between Jetstar and Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has gone live. The Australian low-cost airline's customers looking for low-cost travel options can now access IndiGo’s low fares…

Singapore’s ST Engineering announced on Wednesday (Aug. 17) that the company’s commercial aerospace business will expand its MRO solutions for the LEAP-1B engine with test cell support, which is expected…

ST Engineering has announced that its Commercial Aerospace business will expand its MRO solutions for the LEAP-1B engine with test cell support. The new facility is expected to be ready…

BOC Aviation Limited has announced that the aircraft leasing company has delivered a new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft to American Airlines. The aircraft is powered by General Electric GEnx engines.…

Indian full service carrier, Vistara has taken delivery of its third Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The airline has acquired the aircraft on lease and will help it ramp up its international…

Etihad Airways has confirmed its order with Airbus for seven A350F freighters, following its earlier commitment announced at the Singapore Airshow in February 2022, according to an Airbus press release…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its low-cost subsidiary Scoot have announced that they canceled flights from and to Taiwan on Friday (Aug. 5). Both SIA and Scoot have made the decision…

Skyports, the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) vertiport infrastructure and drone services provider, has completed the final close of its Series B capital raise with fresh investment from Singapore’s ST Engineering…

After the first delivery of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to Turkish Airlines in May 2022, BOC Aviation delivered the seventh and final aircraft for long-term lease to Turkiye's…

Germany’s Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), Israeli’s Elbit Systems, and its Ulm-based defense company subsidiary Elbit Systems Deutschland have signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) to further expand the strategic cooperation in…

Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT), a subsidiary of Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS) Ltd., unveiled its new COOLPORT - Hong Kong’s first on-airport temperature-controlled facility to ensure cold chain integrity for…

The United States Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) released a notification to the U.S. Congress regarding its approval of munition sales to arm the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)’s…

Airbus' A330 MRTT has become the world’s first tanker to be certified for automatic air-to-air refueling (A3R) boom operations in daylight following a successful campaign in collaboration with the Republic…

ST Engineering and Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) announced the redelivery of the first Airbus A320 Passenger-to-Freighter (A320P2F) aircraft to a launch customer, Vaayu Group (Vaayu) at ST Engineering’s airframe facility in…

The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) is expecting a delivery of MFR56 5.56 mm caliber Squad Automatic Weapons (SAW) made by System Defence of Turkiye in the next few weeks. The…

Singapore’s Changi airport received the first cargo delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from ExxonMobil on Tuesday (7 July). The delivery is part of a one-year pilot program to test…

As part of military diplomacy to promote South Korean-made T-50B supersonic trainer jets, the country’s aerobatic display team "The Black Eagles" will perform at the Farnborough Airshow. The team comprises…

Qatar Airways officially opened its new Premium Lounge in Singapore Changi Airport’s Terminal 1 on Wednesday (29 June). Featuring a luxurious interior and enhanced offerings, the lounge aims to narrow…

Scoot is celebrating its 10th anniversary with 10,000 free tickets to anywhere of its currently active flight destinations, according to the airline’s press release on Friday (17 June). The low-cost…

Navies from six ASEAN countries will participate in the 28th Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California between 29 June and 4 August. First…

American Airlines and Qatar Airways are expanding their strategic alliance with a new codeshare agreement, enabling American’s customers to book travel on Qatar Airways flights via Doha to and from…

Malaysia Airlines has launched the MHflypass ASEAN to 12 cities in the Southeast Asia region outside Malaysia. The fixed-rate pass will allow multiple trips to destinations all year round in…

Bombardier today unveiled its Global 8000 aircraft, the world’s fastest and longest-range purpose-built business jet. The aircraft, which is expected to enter service in 2025, has an industry-leading range of…

Seoul-based Globe Air Cargo (GAC) Korea, the newest subsidiary of ECS Group, has signed a contract with Air Premia, Korea’s first hybrid service carrier with an interest in air cargo,…

Southern Aeroparts, a brand of Ametek MRO and one of the leading thrust reverser actuation system repair stations, has signed a license agreement to become a Honeywell channel partner for…

The Philippines’ sole defence and security exhibition, Asian Defence and Security (ADAS) 2022 is now underway with a large number of foreign and domestic vendors, showcasing their state-of-the-art equipment and…

The Embraer E190-E2 has concluded a three-day tour for representatives of Vietnam's aviation community covering stops in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Côn Đảo, where the jet demonstrated its…

BOC Aviation Limited has entered into an agreement with Airbus S.A.S to purchase 80 new Airbus A320neo family aircraft.  All aircraft are scheduled for delivery between 2027 and 2029.  “We…

The 16th annual Garuda Shield multi-national joint exercise scheduled to be held between 1 and 14 August this year, is set to be the largest ever conducted in Indonesia with…

SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) announced that it has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Impeccable Vintage Properties Sdn Bhd (IVP), to potentially lease two hangars located at…

Airbus held a ceremony celebrating the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) for being the firstA400M operator to achieve more than 10,000 flight hours with the aircraft on the second day…

Turkish Aerospace plans to roll out the Turkish Fighter (TF)/MMU, an indigenously designed and developed multi-role aircraft, in March 2023. The aircraft, designed mainly for air-to-air role with a consideration…

GE is looking to build on its 2021 performance, which was marked by significant strategic, operational and financial transformation. In his recent annual letter to shareholders, GE's Chairman and CEO,…

Speakers at the fifth edition of the “Unmanned Systems 2022” discussed the immense possibilities of drones in defence and other allied sectors as well as the increasing role played by…

SR Technics and Vietnam-based airline Bamboo Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together in the development of solutions being advanced by both companies. The MoU, signed…

BOC Aviation has awarded a contract to SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) to conduct heavy maintenance projects on widebody aircraft that it will transition to new customers in 2022. The 2022…

The Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC) has inaugurated its fourth A350 Full Flight Simulator (FFS). AATC thus offers more A350 simulator capacity than any other training centre in the world.…

The ongoing Singapore Airshow marks the maiden public display of Israel Aerospace Industries' Blue Spear (5G SSM) surface-to-surface missile. The system, co-developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) with ST Engineering…

ST Engineering and GE Aviation have inked a multi-year contract to implement Test Cell Advisor in ST Engineering’s CFM56 overhaul shops in Singapore and Xiamen, China. ST Engineering, which is…

SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) has performed a successful trial using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to perform engine tests at its engine test facility, the company announced on Thursday. The trial,…

JTC, the masterplanner for Seletar Aerospace Park, and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with Skyports and Volocopter to explore ways the park…

Embraer, Widerøe and Rolls-Royce have formulated a 12-month cooperation to study a conceptual zero-emission regional aircraft. The agreement was signed on Thursday during the ongoing Singapore Airshow. The research will…

Eve UAM and Skyports will partner to support the development of a new Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), including Urban Air Mobility (UAM), for the Japan…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has finalised a purchase agreement with Airbus for seven A350F freighter aircraft, firming up the carrier's commitment to the new generation freighter announced by the air-framer in…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has made an additional order for 22 GE9X engines to power its fleet of Boeing 777-9 aircraft. The order, which includes a 12-year GE TrueChoice™ services contract,…

GBP Aerospace & Defence, publisher of Asian Defence Technology, Asian Airlines & Aerospace and Show Preview, won two awards at the 2022 Aerospace Media Awards ASIA. The Aerospace Media Awards…

Turkish Aerospace is showcasing a full scale mock-up of its 5th generation fighter jet Turkish Fighter at the Singapore Airshow, the first time in Asia region. Turkish Aerospace President and…

China Airlines and its low-cost subsidiary Tigerair Taiwan have signed long-term contracts for Collins Aerospace’ FlightSense program. According to the contracts that were announced at the ongoing Singapore Airshow, Collins…

The Asia-Pacific region will require 17,620 new passenger and freighter aircraft by 2040, with nearly 30% of the new jets replacing older less fuel efficient models, Airbus Global Market Forecast…

Boeing achieved an annual record for e-commerce parts sales last year with more than $2 billion in online orders. Commercial orders accounted for $1.5 billion in sales. Fueled by investment…

ST Engineering, which is showcasing its freighter conversion, leasing and other aerospace capabilities at Singapore Airshow 2022, has signed an agreement to lease up to five Airbus A320 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F)…

The Boeing 777X wide-body aircraft made its Asian debut, demonstrating aerial manoeuvres that showcase its new carbon-fiber composite wing and quiet GE9X engines.  "We are looking forward to gathering with…

Airbus has bagged a firm order for 20 A220s from global full-service aircraft lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG). The new order announced on the eve of the Singapore airshow, follows…

Elbit Systems has unveiled the SkylarkTM 3 Hybrid Small Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems (STUAS) at the Singapore Airshow. The Skylark3 Hybrid is equipped with a hybrid propulsion system, both an…

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is displaying the indigenously built Tejas Mk1 fighter aircraft at the ongoing airshow, in the type’s maiden appearance in Singapore. “The participation at the airshow…

The U.S State Department on Thursday approved the potential sale of 36 F-15EX Eagle II jet fighters, including related supports and spare parts, to Indonesia. The deal is estimated to…

GBP Aerospace & Defence, publisher of Asian Defence Technology, Asian Airlines & Aerospace and Show Preview, has received a total of five nominations at the 2nd Aerospace Media Awards ASIA.…

Pratt & Whitney will expand its global network of providers that maintain the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine to Korean Air's Maintenance and Engineering Division. The facility will serve PW1100G-JM…

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has taken delivery of four new H225M multirole utility helicopters from Airbus Helicopters. These four helicopters will join the air force’s fleet for combat…

Singapore, 10 December 2021 – Airbus has delivered the first ever H160 to Japanese operator All Nippon Helicopter (ANH), heralding a new chapter for this next generation twin-engine helicopter. With…

With the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), China's aviation authority, issuing an airworthiness directive on the Boeing 737 MAX, the model will return to service in China after more…

Two additional Airbus A330 Multirole Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft have been formally ordered by the United Arab Emirates Air Force & Air Defence at the ongoing airshow. The latest order…

ST Engineering's Commercial Aerospace business has secured a component Maintenance-By-the-Hour (MBH) contract from Virgin Australia Airlines. Under the five-year contract, ST Engineering will provide full, integrated component support to Virgin…

The end today of strict US entry restrictions for European travelers has further boosted transatlantic travel at Munich Airport, with Lufthansa today resuming flights to Miami for the first time.…

BMI, a South Korean company that manufactures helmets and other protection items for the military and the police, is currently working on the development of the S-series bullet proof helmet,…

MTU Maintenance Zhuhai had inducted the first GTF engine for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) in China. The shop inducted a PW1100G-JM model engine, which powers the Airbus A320neo aircraft…

Embraer has signed a Pool Program agreement extension with Cobham in Australia to support its three E190s. Embraer’s Pool Program offers full repair coverage for components and parts, airframe maintenance,…

Embraer will provide materials support, through its Services & Support portfolio of solutions, for Alliance Airlines' fleet of E190s as part of a multi-year services agreement with the carrier. The…

In anticipation of the upcoming e-commerce peak season when it expects orders and sales to rise significantly, DHL Express has expanded its airfreight capacity within Asia with a newly converted…

Dominik Wiener-Silva has been appointed managing director of EPCOR, the 100% subsidiary of AFI KLM E&M based in Amsterdam, specialized in APU and component support. He will assume charge on…

Eve Urban Air Mobility, an Embraer company, and Ascent Flights Global are strengthening their partnership for a robust Urban Air Mobility (UAM) ecosystem in the Asia Pacific region. Beginning in…

Bombardier, in conjunction with Rolls-Royce, is bolstering its maintenance service capabilities for Global aircraft customers at its service facilities. The agreement will enhance the customer experience for Global aircraft customers…

Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG), has acquired Trace Aviation (TA) of Jackson, Mississippi, a company known for its MRO capabilities on King Air/1900 landing gear assemblies. "The addition of TA…

ST Engineering has incorporated a joint venture company, Juniper Aviation Investments in Singapore. ST Engineering Aerospace Resources , a subsidiary of ST Engineering, and Temasek each have a 50% share…

Two CFM56-7B engine Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) contracts have been bagged by ST Engineering Group. The work will be done at the Group’s engine MRO facilities in Singapore and in…

HAECO Group has  leveraged its new remote inspection technology to complete the on-wing modification of nacelles in close collaboration with an original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The modification was conducted by…

David Mast has completed 25 years as President & CEO of Precision Aviation Group. Mast achieved the landmark  in June this year. The company, which is headquartered in Atlanta, has…

APOC Aviation has purchased four Boeing 737 airframes for teardown from a large US based legacy carrier. Built in 2008-2009,  the airframes have single operator traceability and were fully active…

AFI KLM E&M has appointed Tommaso Auriemma as Vice President Sales Asia Pacific as of August 1. Currently holding the position of CEO at Aerotechnic Industries (ATI), a joint venture…

International passenger demand continues to linger at the significantly depressed volumes seen since April 2020, preliminary traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) shows. The ongoing…

Precision Aviation Group, Inc. (PAG) has acquired Keystone Turbine Services (KTS), a company that provides OEM-approved aftermarket MRO services for operators of the Rolls-Royce M250 series of gas turbine engines,…

Volocopter, a leader in urban air mobility (UAM), has unveiled its newest aircraft, VoloConnect, at EBACE Connect. The electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) is designed to connect suburbs…

The United Arab Emirates has awarded a 3.5 billion durham (U.S. $952.7 million) contract to Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) to produce four Falaj 3-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs). The…

Two days after Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) submarine KRI Nanggala (402) was declared missing, no less than 26 ships  are involved in one of the largest search and rescue efforts in…

KRI Nanggala (402), a Type 209/1300 submarine of the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL), is reportedly missing around 95 km North off coast of Bali Island on Wednesday. The submarine, with  53…

The Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF) A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (A330 MRTT) has attained Full Operational Capability (FOC) status with 112 Squadron. The A330 MRTT will play a major…

Volocopter,  urban air mobility (UAM) pioneer, and Geely Technology Group, a global mobility technology group,  have joined hands to present Volocopter’s electric air taxi, the 2X, at the Shanghai International…

In a video posted on social media last week, PT Lundin Industry Invest has revealed what appears to be the first prototype of the X-18 Tank Boat, also known as…

Terma has established itself in Indonesia with the opening of PT Terma Technologies Indonesia. The expansion emphasizes the company’s focus on the country, where it will pursue business opportunities within…

Trade cooperation between Russia and Taiwan in the field of smart technologies was the topic of discussion at a conference held on March 2 at the Centre for Foreign Promotion…

Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ largest carrier, is proud to celebrate 25 years of making moments happen in March 2021. “On our 25th year, we remain humbled to be part…

Spatial,  global manufacturer of aviation training equipment, is moving out of its current facility to a bigger one in the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ). The new facility will…

Australia has become the first country in the Asia Pacific region to lift the ban on the Boeing 737 Max. “We ... are confident that the aircraft are safe,” Graeme Crawford,…

The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia as the Host Government and Organiser of Indo Defence, Indo Aerospace, and PT Napindo Media Ashatama have announced the cancellation of…

The 4th edition of the Asian Defence and Security (ADAS) Exhibition and Conference will be held in Manila, Philippines in June. Held as the Philippines' Flagship Defence, Security and Crisis…

German electric air-taxi startup Volocopter wants to introduce its air taxi, VoloCity, to the American market. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has accepted the company's application for concurrent Type…

Vallair, the launch customer of the Airbus A321 freighter, is pioneering the first passenger to freighter (P2F) conversions to be undertaken in China. “We are excited to be embarking on…

Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has announced  that it has been awarded a US$200 million contract to provide an Asian country with SPICE 2000 air-to-surface systems, Spike anti-tank guided missiles…

Jet Aviation, which runs the first executive aviation maintenance facility at the Dubai International Airport, has completed 15 years of operations in Dubai. The company’s MRO and FBO facility at…

The Covid-19 crisis has triggered losses for airlines exceeding US$84 billion worldwide this year, and Asia Pacific airlines is likely to account for more than a third of the losses…

Indonesian flag carrier Garuda Indonesia is planning to open another cargo flight route after establishing two weekly routes between Makassar-Singapore and Manado-Narita. "God willing, soon we will open a special…

Munich Airport been given 5-Star status by the London Skytrax Institute for the third time in a row. Munich is  the only European airport on the list of the seven…

Leonardo Hispania is bidding for the supply of 58 30mm HITFIST 'manned' turrets, as part of the Spanish Army’s 8x8 VCR (Vehículo de Combate de Ruedas) Dragón programme.  The company is…

Dubai National Air Transport Association (dnata), an Emirati airport services provider that provides aircraft ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering services across five continents, has been named "Ground Handler…

Bombardier Aviation is building a new service center at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne, Australia. Construction is set to begin this year, with the facility slated to be operational in…

As part of the attempts to kick-start global travel and open international borders, United Airlines has trialed a digital health pass on a flight between London Heathrow and Newark Liberty…

French defense contractor Naval Group is in discussions with the Philippines regarding the sale of submarines, Pierre-Eric Pommellet, company CEO, has said. "The Philippines is looking for submarines to increase…

The 13th edition of IMDEX Asia - Asia Pacific's most established international maritime defence show and the third edition of Rotorcraft Asia and Unmanned Systems Asia (RCA-UMSA) will be held…

Indonesia's Lion Air group has signed a deal with NAVBLUE to use its digital navigational charts and database solutions: Charts+ and Navigation+. Charts+ is an application for both iPad and…

Singapore based aircraft leasing company Air Safa has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus Helicopters for a H125 helicopter with the option to add another one in the future. The…

Air Transport Training College (ATTC), recently acquired by Vaayu Group, is planning to launch new courses and training programs that are focused on aviation skills training and re-training. The company…

Etihad Cargo has launched PharmaLife, a specialised pharma and healthcare product that will replace the carrier’s TempCheck product. The  product will serve the anticipated global demand for swift and secure shipment…

Boeing has signed agreements to open additional freighter  conversion lines in Guangzhou, China, and Singapore to meet strong market demand in the region. A new 737-800BCF line at Guangzhou Aircraft…

China's aviation industry has recovered to a large extent from COVID-19, thanks  to  the quick rebound of domestic air travel, but such a recovery will be difficult to replicate in…

Recaro Aircraft Seating has won the Focus Open Silver Award for the ergonomic design of the CL3710 economy class seat that is currently used by carriers such as KLM Royal…

Boeing, which has been badly hit by the continued grounding of its bestselling 737 Max aircraft,  is facing more trouble. The plane maker has identified a problem with the manufacturing…

Scoot has modified one of its A320ceo aircraft (9V-TAZ) to carry cargo in the cabin by removing all seats, doubling its cargo-carrying capacity to nearly 20 tonnes. The modification of…

Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (KIAB/ BLR Airport) has restarted flights to 14 international destinations with International Repatriation flights as well as the Government of India's Vande Bharat Mission and Air…

The biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise is now underway in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands, in an at-sea-only iteration of the naval exercise, which concludes on Aug…

Embraer has made a number of key leadership appointments in its global commercial team, just weeks after the  appointment of Arjan Meijer as President & CEO of Embraer's Commercial Aviation…

Foodpanda, Singapore’s leading delivery platform, has joined hands with ST Engineering for pandaFly, a drone delivery system that delivers food. The drone delivery test flight was successfully completed on Aug.…

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) has announced changes to its top deck. Lim Serh Ghee will take over as Chief Operating Officer for the Group. He is currently President…

Gulfstream Aerospace has opened a new global aircraft parts distribution hub near Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport,  the busiest airport in the U.S. Developed in partnership with warehousing and logistics specialist…

SIA Group has reported a net loss of $1037 million for the quarter ended 30 June, 2020. The airline group had made a profit of $200 million during the same…

Murtaza Hassan has been named general manager of the Gulfstream St. Louis facility. Hassan oversees service center operations, including safety, quality, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. He reports to Joseph…

Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has launched a new voluntary safety reporting system which aims to encourage the proactive reporting of any aviation safety concerns, safety hazards or unsafe…

Leonardo's M-346 Fighter Attack has completed its first flight with the company's Grifo radar,. The M-346FA is the new light attack variant from the Company’s M-346 Light Fighter Family of…

Pratt & Whitney continues to grow the global network of MRO facilities that service its GTF engines, with the addition of new facilities, more capacity and added capabilities. The engine…

The land systems arm of Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) has entered into an agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd (IAI) to set up a joint venture company (JV)…

MRO Americas, MRO Asia-Pacific and MRO Europe, events organized by Aviation Week Network , will be virtual events in 2020. . The events are expected to return to in-person formats…

Israel Shipyards has inked an order with an African navy for the supply of two OPV 45 offshore patrol vessels. The OPV 45s will be equipped with day/night observation systems…

Meggitt has received approval to repair over 80 new part numbers at its newly expanded Services & Support centre of excellence in Singapore. The purpose-built site serves as the regional…

Thailand’s low-cost carrier NokScoot Airlines Co Ltd, which is partly owned by Singapore Airlines Ltd, said its board of directors has decided to liquidate the company as the COVID-19 pandemic…

Morocco is the 17th country to acquire the Boeing AH-64 Apache through a contract for 24 of the helicopters that was recently signed. Boeing has delivered nearly 2,500 Apache helicopters to…

Delta Air Lines is set to resume flights between Seattle and Shanghai on June 25, making it the first US airline to restart operations between the US and China after flights…

ST Engineering will be using its in-house developed drone solution, DroScan to carry out General Visual Inspection (GVI) during aircraft maintenance at its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities in…

In May 2020, the SIA Group’s airlines recorded a 99.6 per cent year-on-year decline in passenger carriage (measured in revenue passenger-kilometres) as travel demand was severely impacted by the Covid-19…

SITA, the technology provider for the air transport industry, shed new light on how technology is helping airports and airlines safely resume operations and help implement new hygiene measures to…

Emirates Airbus A380 A6-EDB was spotted in an all-white livery at Dubai International Airport. The aircraft joined the airline fleet on October 24, 2008, six months after its first test flight.…

Singapore Airlines has announced a new 'one-way transit' system which will allow passengers travelling out of selected cities in Australia and New Zealand to transit through Changi Airport onto any…

The threat from the cybersecurity incident at VT San Antonio Aerospace has been contained and is believed to be isolated to a limited part of ST Engineering's commercial operations in…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has introduced a range of health and safety initiatives, and enhanced several existing measures, in recent weeks as part of a comprehensive review of the end-to-end customer…

Airbus has named Anand Stanley as President Airbus Asia-Pacific, effective 1 July 2020. Based in Singapore, Anand Stanley will lead the strategy and future positioning of Airbus and its divisions…

Grappling with the coronavirus crisis, Singapore Airlines said it would slash capital spending by 12 per cent to S$5.3 billion from a previously planned S$6 billion in the financial year…

Changi Airport will suspend operations at Terminal 4 from May 16, following a suspension of services at Terminal 2 earlier this month. In a statement on Tuesday (May 12), Changi…

At the annual “World Airport Awards” conferred by London-based aviation consultancy Skytrax, the Bavarian air transportation hub was again awarded the title of “Best Airport in Europe”. In the worldwide…

Another major international airline has gone bust in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Colombian airline Avianca (AVH) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US Southern District of New…

All passengers on Singapore Airlines (SIA), SilkAir and Scoot flights will be required to have their own mask with them and wear it throughout the flight. Passengers must also observe…

When most people think about careers in the aviation industry, pilots and cabin crew usually come to mind. Even the most seasoned traveller hardly thinks of all the other unseen…

SpiceJet's fleet of five dedicated freighters are crisscrossing the global skies carrying vital supplies including medicines, medical devices, cold-chain medical supplies, farm produce for various governments, medical and pharma companies,…

SWISS and its Swiss WorldCargo division have performed more than 80 cargo-only flights since the end of March, transporting over 1,300 tons of airfreight between Asia and Switzerland. The cargo…

JETSTAR Asia, which has been grounded since March 23, will reintroduce flights with limited services to three South-east Asian cities from Tuesday. Its temporary network will have 5 return services…

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) announced new contracts worth about S$1.6b, secured by its Aerospace and Electronics sectors in the first quarter (1Q) of 2020. These contracts are over…

Singapore Airlines has published its April timetable and the pickings are slim. The airline will operate flights to just three European cities; London, Frankfurt and Zurich. Frequencies will be threadbare…

Meggitt PLC, an international company specialising in high performance components and subsystems for the aerospace, defence, and selected energy markets, has secured a three-year contract with Japan Airlines (JAL) to…

Singapore Airlines Limited will offer all shareholders S$5.3 billion in new equity and up to a further S$9.7 billion through a 10-year Mandatory Convertible Bonds (MCB). Both will be offered…

The Dublin facility of Vortex Aviation, a global “On-Wing” turbine engine support company that provides 24/7 AOG support across Europe and neighboring countries, has  received maintenance approval under EASA certification…

Singapore Airlines will be cutting 96 per cent of the capacity that had been originally scheduled up to end-April, given the further tightening of border controls around the world over…

Singapore-based low cost carrier, Jetstar Asia said on Tuesday it would suspend all services for three weeks from March 23 to April 15, amid travel and border restrictions imposed by…

In lieu of the Philippine government’s regulations COVID-19, Cebu Pacific and CEBGO will be suspending all flight operations from 19 March to 14 April 2020. The Philippine government recently implemented…

Sabre Corporation, the leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, announced Otto Gergye as Vice President, Regional General Manager, North Asia, Travel Solutions Airline Sales. Gergye…

Singapore Airlines is suspending additional services across its network amid an unprecedented time in the airline industry, when countries around the world impose. Today’s suspensions mean that SIA will operate…

WITH immediate effect, Singapore Airlines (SIA) is waiving all rebooking fees for tickets issued on or before March 15, 2020 for travel up to May 31, 2020, the flag carrier…

Singapore's major transport infrastructure projects such as Changi Airport Terminal 5 could be delayed if the coronavirus outbreak drags on, said the country's Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan. The ministry…

Safran Landing Systems and Lufthansa Technik AG have signed a long-term contract on A380 landing gear services. The two companies will combine their respective areas of A380 landing gear MRO…

Sabre Corporation, a software and technology company powering the global travel industry, has announced a new agreement with Asia Pacific’s Regional Airline of the Year, Vistara. This new deal will…

The Rolls-Royce BR725 engine recently achieved another impressive milestone by reaching one million flying hours. The engine, powering Gulfstream’s highly successful ultra-long-range G650™ business aircraft family, has established a reputation for…

Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), a joint venture involving ST Engineering and Airbus, has received supplemental type certification for its A321 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has introduced a hiring freeze and is contemplating other cost-cutting measures amid the novel coronavirus outbreak. According to The Strait Times, other possible measures could possibly include…

DAES Group has announced a new business partnership with MDS Aero, a supplier of turnkey test solutions for engine and engine components. The agreement at the recent Singapore Airshow. MDS…

Green Africa Airways, Nigeria’s Lagos-based airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 50 A220-300 aircraft, one of the major orders to be placed globally for the A220 programme…

Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation), which is participating in the ongoing international Singapore Airshow 2020, from February 11-16, 2020, presented financial products for foreign customers of…

Lufthansa Technik has signed a twelve-year component support agreement with TATA SIA Airlines Limited (Vistara)  for the carrier's Boeing 787 fleet. The Indian carrier has six firm orders and four…

AAR’s OEM Solutions business has started the new decade with a bang, carrying forward momentum from a strong 2019. In January, the business signed a multiyear agreement with AeroControlex to…

ST Engineering's Aerospace arm has signed an agreement with CFM International to provide MRO support for its LEAP-1B engine. As part of the agreement, ST Engineering will have the rights…

Boeing announced orders and agreements that will enable growth for multiple Asia-Pacific airlines in a rapidly developing region. These digital solutions lower costs across fleets for regional and international operators,…

Boeing announced supply chain agreements at the Singapore Airshow with multiple airlines and operators. The agreements will enable Asia-Pacific carriers to leverage Boeing’s global supply chain to streamline maintenance, repair,…

Honeywell’s JetWave satellite communications hardware is now installed aboard major business jet platforms across the Asia Pacific region, expanding the company’s customer base. The company's new customers include Premiair, TAG…

Pratt & Whitney announced at the ongoing Singapore airshow that it will soon start use of a 3D-printed aero-engine component in its commercial engine Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) activities.…

Airbus and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enable Urban Air Mobility (UAM) in Singapore. The MOU was signed on the…

Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions division is highlighting its Fortress Flight Data Recorders at the ongoing Singapore Airshow. The Fortress family, the newest range of flight data recorders on the market, combines…

CAE announced at the ongoing airshow that its upgraded CH-47 Chinook helicopter Full-Mission Simulator (FDS) has now been put into service for training by the Republic of Singapore Air Force…

Atul Chandra, GBP Aerospace & Defence Technology Editor, has won the award in the "Best MRO Submission" category, sponsored by Collins Aerospace, at the inaugural Asia Aerospace Media Awards held in…

Pratt & Whitney has completed one year of overhaul operations for its GTF PW1100G-JM engine variant at Eagle Services Asia (ESA), its Singapore engine center. ESA is a joint venture…

Airbus on Tuesday unveiled a curvaceous aircraft design that blends wing and body at the Singapore Airshow 2020. MAVERIC (Model Aircraft for Validation and Experimentation of Robust Innovative Controls) with…

On the opening day of the Singapore Airshow, ST Engineering announced that its aerospace arm had secured a five-year nacelle maintenance contract from Qantas Airways. Under the agreement, ST Engineering…

Rolls-Royce is investing in a new testbed to further improve engine throughout. The 7,500 sq. m Testbed 80 in Derby, UK – the largest testbed of its type in the…

ST Engineering announced that its Aerospace arm has secured a three-year airframe heavy maintenance contract from a major North American airline. Under the agreement, ST Engineering will provide heavy maintenance…

Airbus, ST Engineering and their joint venture, Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) achieved new milestones for their joint A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion solution with the first post-conversion flight test for the prototype…

Rolls-Royce data innovation catalyst R2 Data Labs has launched Yocova – a new data exchange and collaboration platform for the aviation sector. The platform seeks to empower users by providing…

On the eve of the Singapore Airshow 2020, Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., proudly marks more than 35 years’ industrial presence in the highly strategic Asia-Pacific…

ST Engineering, a global technology, defence and engineering group, will showcase about 100 of its latest innovations and technology know-how that enables cities to meet demands of a transforming landscape…

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) will display a Dash 8-400 Regional Transport Aircraft (RTA) belonging to PAL Express at the air show. Philippine Airlines had brought…

Dassault Aviation will display a full-size mock-up of its Falcon 6X at the air show. This will be the first time that a 6X mock-up will be displayed in Asia.…

Regional Transport Aircraft specialist ATR is focussing on its new ATR 42-600S (STOL) variant and the ATR 72-600F freighter with the intent to enhance its growth prospects in the region.…

Leonardo will be promoting its BriteCloud expendable active decoy to the Republic of Singapore Air Force, for potential integration across a number of operation- ally-critical platforms including F-16 and F-15.…

ST Engineering of Singapore will show- case for the first time, a long-haul Economy Class seat conceptual design. The new long-haul Economy Class seat will deliver up to 30 per…

The Heron MK II, an updated model of the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Heron UAV will make its global debut in Singapore. The new Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned…

Brazilian airframer Embraer is bringing its E195-E2 to the airshow for the first time and will make the Asian debut for its new Praetor 500 midsize business jet. The E195-E2…

Controp, the specialist Israeli provider of Electro-Optics and IR defence and homeland security solutions will show- case a range of new STAMP payloads at the air show. The company will…

ATR, the world’s number one regional aircraft manufacturer, will be present at the Singapore Airshow, held at Changi Exhibition Centre, from 11-16 February 2020. The market-leading ATR 72-600 turboprop will…

Airbus is showcasing for the first time a model of Maveric, a new flying demonstrator, with a disruptive aircraft configuration besides its latest products, services and innovations in the commercial…

Experia Events, organiser of the Singapore Airshow 2020, announced that the biennial event will proceed as planned from 11 – 16 February 2020, at the Changi Exhibition Centre (CEC). In…

Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) signed a joint venture framework agreement that would deepen the partnership between the two Star Alliance carriers. This joint venture, which…

Various business sectors of Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) secured more than SG$1.5 billion of new contract in the fourth quarter of 2019, bringing the full year 2019 contract…

The new Boeing 777X jetliner took to the skies, entering the next phase of its rigorous test program. Based on the popular 777 and with proven technologies from the 787…

Changi Airport's Terminal 2 is getting a makeover to allow the airport to handle more passengers and to secure Singapore's status as a key aviation hub in the region. The…

Transport authorities on Sunday put on hold all flights in and out of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport until Monday morning because of safety concerns following Taal Volcano's ash explosion.…

Several airlines on Wednesday said they would be avoiding Iranian airspace or canceling flights in the wake of heightened tensions in the Middle East. Singapore Airlines, Qantas, China Airlines, Lufthansa…

Jetstar Asia has retained its position as the most punctual airline – of both full-service carriers and LCCs – in Singapore for three years running while also retaining its position…

Textron Aviation has acquired Premiair Aviation Maintenance’s three locations as part of its strategy to boost its service offerings in the Asia-Pacific region. The financial terms of the deal have…

Raytheon Missile Systems Co., Tucson, Arizona, has been awarded a US$768,283,907 non-competitive fixed-price incentive (firm) contract for Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) Production Lot 33. This contract provides for the production…

AirlineRatings.com, the world's only safety and product rating website, has named Qantas as its safest airline for 2020. AirlineRatings.com has also announced its Top Twenty safest airlines and Top Ten safest low-cost…

China Southern has signed a long-term contract with AFI KLM E&M for the provision of component support for its twenty newly acquired A350 aircraft. With the A350 having just made…

SIA Engineering Company has signed a 10-year agreement to provide engine maintenance services to Safran Aircraft Engines (SAE). To support these services, SIA Engineering will set up a dedicated facility…

A Boeing-built satellite called JCSAT-18/Kacific1 will provide affordable internet access and other communications services to underserved parts of Asia and the Pacific islands. The satellite launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida…

China Southern has signed a long-term contract for the provision of component support for its twenty newly acquired aircraft. With the A350 model having just made its debut within the…

Ipeco, a leader in leader in aircraft crew and executive passenger seating, and a growing manufacturer of aircraft galley inserts, has announced further expansion across the Asia Pacific region. Following…

Pratt & Whitney will invest US$30 million in its engine services facility in Bridgeport, West Virginia for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of PW800 engines. The site will service…

Inmarsat, the mobile satellite communications provider, has been named the ‘World’s Leading Inflight Service Provider’ for the third year in a row at the World Travel Awards, in recognition of…

Fiji Airways has joined the community of A350 operators benefiting from access to AFI KLM E&M's dedicated component maintenance solutions. The Fijian airline has opted for a long-term partnership, and…

ST Engineering's Aerospace arm has secured a 15-year engine Maintenance-By-the-Hour (MBHTM) contract from Japan Transocean Air. Under the agreement, ST Engineering will provide an integrated suite of engine MRO solutions…

New-age budget airline Vietjet has been named the “Best Ultra Low-Cost Airline for 2020” by AirlineRatings, the world’s top one-stop airline safety and product rating review website. This is the…

The current Director General of Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), Andrew Herdman, announced his decision to step down from the position, after having successfully led the Association since 2004.…

AirAsia has received its first A321neo aircraft during a delivery ceremony in Hamburg, Germany. The aircraft delivered is the first of 353 A321neos ordered by the airline. The A321neo will…

There is a strong participation from the Turkish defence industry at the ongoing Defence and Security exhibition by 32 companies under the leadership of Presidency of Defense Industry (SSB) and…

Qatar Airways has been named as ‘Best Overall in the Middle East’ at the 2020 Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) Regional Passenger Choice Awards, held in Singapore on Wednesday 13…

BOC Aviation Limited announced a change to its senior management due to retirement. "Gao Jinyue (“Chris”) will retire from his role as Chief Commercial Officer (Asia Pacific and the Middle…

New-age carrier, Vietjet announces the launch of two international routes connecting Da Nang with Singapore and Hong Kong.  Launching on 20 December 2019, the Singapore to Da Nang route will…

AirAsia announced to increase the seating capacity from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur on a wide-body Airbus A330 which seats 377 passengers; an increase of 197 passengers per sector. The twice-daily…

Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) signed a wide- ranging commercial agreement that will significantly strengthen the long-standing partnership between the two airline groups. Subject to regulatory approvals…

On 22 October 2019, Scoot successfully completed the shift of its operations from Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2 to Terminal 1. In all, 9,877 passengers with 4,726 pieces of checked…

Air Astana, Central Asia’s leading carrier, is looking to expand its Asian network over the next two years following the delivery of a new fleet of Airbus A321LR aircraft. New…

Liebherr-Aerospace and SR Technics renew their partnership with a five-year global service contract. The partners work hand in hand to support a fleet of more than 500 aircraft operated by…

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) announced that its Aerospace and Electronics sectors have secured new contracts with a combined value of about $1.8b for the third quarter (3Q) of…

The first H225Ms to be delivered to Kuwait later this year have started flight testing. Kuwait ordered 30 of the long-range multi-role H225Ms in August 2016. They will be operated…

After two years of development, the new air management system developed and manufactured by Liebherr-Aerospace, will enter into service next year on ATR’s 42/72 aircraft family.  The system generates and…

Rafael is offering its remote operated weapon stations to the South Korean Navy. The offer is based on the company's MK-30C weapon station but one that will include Spike missiles.…

Scoot successfully completed final flight trials ahead of its scheduled move to Singapore Changi Airport’s Terminal 1 (T1) on 22 October 2019.  The move will facilitate Scoot’s projected double-digit annual…

The Philippine Air Force has established a contract through the United States government to purchase a Gulfstream G280 as well as parts, tooling and contractor logistics support. The aircraft will…

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) announced that further to its announcement made on 27 March 2019, its subsidiary Singapore Technologies Engineering (Europe) Ltd has completed the acquisition of a…

AFI KLM E&M has received the award from trade magazine Aviation Week, in a ceremony held during the MRO Asia-Pacific event in Singapore. Each year, these awards are handed out…

Vistara, India’s full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, has signed a long-term contract to partner with Airbus for their Flight Hour Services - Tailored…

Magnetic MRO, a global provider of Total Technical Care for aircraft operators and lessors, has announced the launch of its Representative Office in Kuala Lumpur. The company’s new office will…

As part of Krabi Airport’s development to become a regional aviation center under Thailand’s Department of Airports’ four-year strategic plan, the airport announced it will be rolling out world-class passenger…

TRU Simulation + Training, a Textron Inc. company, announced that it has signed an agreement with Cathay Pacific Airways, flag carrier of Hong Kong, to provide three new flight simulation…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) continues its expansion of non-stop services to the US with the departure of flight SQ28 from Singapore to Seattle on Tuesday morning. The flight departed Changi International…

The Philippines’ carrier, Cebu Pacific has launched three new flights from Clark to Bacolod and Iloilo in the Philippines, and Tokyo, Japan. CEB is the first Philippine carrier to mount…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the appointment of Siva Govindasamy as Vice President Public Affairs. Govindasamy will take over SIA’s corporate communications portfolio from Nicholas Ionides, who has been with…

Singapore Airlines announced the launch of its all-new mobile app for Android and iOS smartphones, featuring innovative features to enhance the customer experience. The new app is designed for faster…

On 17 June 2019, Christian Petrasek was appointed as Managing Director of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (KMW Asia Pacific). The 48 year- old is in charge of the…

Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and Rolls-Royce have launched the first collaborative digital technology project to boost efforts in the development and deployment of new technologies to optimise…

Singapore’s first corporate laboratory in a university, the Rolls-Royce@NTU Corporate Laboratory was jointly set up by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), Rolls-Royce and the National Research Foundation (NRF) in…

Scoot will operate from Singapore Changi Airport’s Terminal 1 (T1) from 22 October 2019. Currently operating from Terminal 2 (T2), the move seeks to facilitate Scoot’s growth in the next…

Vistara, a joint venture between Tata Sons Limited and Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA), on Thursday announced the launch of its international operations from August with flight services to Singapore from…

Amadeus has appointed Nadia Yahiaoui to head Corporations for Asia Pacific, effective immediately. With the corporate segment identified as one of Travel Channels’ strategic priorities and the APAC region outpacing…

Qualtrics announced that it has surpassed more than 1,000 customers in Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ). Since launching its APJ operations in Sydney in 2015, Qualtrics has experienced ultrarapid growth…

Global aircraft leasing and financing company Novus Aviation Capital and new-age carrier Vietjet Air have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the financing and leasing of 10 aircraft over…

APOC Aviation, the innovative aircraft and engines leasing, trading and part-out specialist, recently participated in a trade conference with Chinese Government representatives in Amsterdam.  It is APOC’s intention to expand…

Seven A321ceo and 32 A321neo aircraft have been included in the component support contract signed in 2017 by Cebu Pacific Air and AFI KLM E&M, which initially covered the carrier's…

Meggitt and Lufthansa Technik have signed an agreement for the provision of comprehensive component MRO services for commercial aircraft in mainland China. Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen (LTS), a joint venture between…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to significantly step up co-operative ties. Under the terms of the MOU, the two airline…

Qualtrics announced that Vietnam Airlines, the national flag carrier of Vietnam, is using Qualtrics CustomerXM™ as part of the company’s efforts to create a more robust and tailored customer experience…

Qantas has appointed John Simeone as the airline’s new Senior Vice President for Asia and Papua New Guinea, based in Singapore. Simeone will steer the commercial, financial and operational performance…

StandardAero has signed a multi-year agreement with Island Aviation Services Limited (IASL) to provide support for the Pratt & Whitney (P&W) PT6A-27 and PW123 turboprops, the company announced at the…

StandardAero has signed a multi-year agreement with Island Aviation Services Limited (IASL) to provide support for the Pratt & Whitney (P&W) PT6A-27 and PW123 turboprops, the company announced at the…

SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) in collaboration with Airbus Services has recently completed the first of 14 A380 full-cabin retrofits for Singapore Airlines (SIA). This extensive retrofit programme, which was announced…

By Arie Egozi ELTA, the electronics subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) believes in business jets as the best platform for AEW aircraft. ELTA has signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement…

Air New Zealand has teamed up with ST Engineering to trial the use of drones to inspect aircraft. ST Engineering’s Aerospace arm is the world’s largest airframe MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) service…

Looking for an experienced MRO partner on the market, this new Cambodia-based airline has selected AFI KLM E&M to provide support services for its ten A320s. The contract covers a…

Gulfstream Aerospace’s Gulfstream G600 will make its first appearance at the International Paris Air Show from June 17-23. The company will also have the G280, G550 and G650ER on static…

Gulfstream Aerospace's Gulfstream G600 will make its first appearance at the International Paris Air Show from June 17-23. The company will also have the G280, G550 and G650ER on static…

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) announced that its Aerospace arm and Vietnam Airlines Engineering Company (VAECO), a subsidiary of Vietnam Airlines Co Ltd, have incorporated a new joint venture…

Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong told reporters and analysts on Friday that an order for 31 Boeing 737 Max jets remains “intact” despite the aircraft model’s two deadly crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia. That comes…

Maintenance for MASwings ten aircraft will be handled at the Singapore Service Center and in the new Singapore Component Solutions shop, opened in February 2018 by AFI KLM E&M in…

Bombardier has signed an agreement with Jetex for a new Line Maintenance Station in Dubai. The new Line Maintenance Station will initially offer unscheduled maintenance services and build toward scheduled…

At IMDEX Asia 2019, ST Engineering unveiled the latest addition to its Vanguard series, the Vanguard 130 Multi-Role Combatant. The Vanguard series design concept focuses on “One Design” which can…

The US Navy's next generation submarine hunter and anti-surface warfare helicopter, the Sikorsky MH-60R Sea Hawk is one of the key attractions at the static display at the biennial IMDEX…

At IMDEX Asia Thales showcased products and solutions in the area of naval defence, including solutions in Anti-Air warfare, Anti-Surface warfare, Anti-Submarine warfare and C4OPS warfare, in addition to a…

The 12th edition of IMDEX Asia was inaugurated in Singapore at the Changi Exhibition Centre by the Minister for Defence Dr. Ng Eng Hen. “The show has now gone beyond…

Situated at the UK Pavilion was JFD, a manufacturer providing complex diving and underwater systems to the commercial and defence industries. They showcased their full suite of industry leading products…

IMDEX 2019 saw a number of Singapore based maritime companies and service providers converge at the Singapore Pavilion, displaying their latest products, solutions and offerings. RTsys, a specialist in underwater acoustics and submarine…

The 12th edition of IMDEX Asia high-lights the continued importance of maritime strategy for the Asia Pacific region. Singapore, which is located next to the South China Sea and Strait…

Sweden’s Saab is eyeing greater success in the rapidly expanding Asia Pacific naval market, where the company already has a growing presence. The company is showcasing a wide range of…

A new multiplayer-layered underwater defence solution is making its debut at IMDEX, from Israeli firm DSIT Solutions. The company is presenting its Shield Sonar Family and a land-based Mission Control…

The Indian government is likely to start distributing foreign flying rights of Jet Airways among other carriers towards the end of next week if the airline does not find new…

ST Aerospace has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Vietnam Airlines to set up a joint venture (JV) to provide component Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) solutions. The two…

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering), a global technology, defence and engineering group announced that its Aerospace and Electronics sectors have secured new contracts with a combined value of about…

The Philippines' leading carrier, Cebu Pacific, continues to increase its capacity in key hubs to address increasing demand from tourists and business travellers. The increases are a combination of additional…

This year’s Rotorcraft Asia and Unmanned Systems Asia debuted the Urban Mobility Showcase, Asia Pacific’s first platform dedicated to showcasing cutting edge electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) technologies and…

Air New Zealand has teamed up with components and systems provider Moog, Microsoft and ST Engineering on a world-first experiment which has the potential to transform aerospace supply chains by…

MB Aerospace has officially opened a second facility in Taoyuan, Taiwan. The factory, which is part of the company’s MB Aerospace ACTS Taiwan business , adds 43,000 square feet of manufacturing space. The company is confident that the…

Jewel Changi Airport (Jewel) gave selected members of the public a sneak peek into the one-of-a-kind lifestyle destination. The 135,700 sqm complex is designed by world-renowned architect Moshe Safdie and…

HAECO Group has selected Boeing as an integrated supply chain solution provider for global MRO support. The consumables and expendables services agreement, managed by Boeing Distribution Services Inc. (BDSI), accelerates availability of…

Pratt & Whitney is expanding its global network of providers that maintain the company’s Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines to include Delta TechOps, the division of Delta Air Lines providing maintenance,…

National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has launched an inflight virtual reality (VR) entertainment system in its business class in a bid to enhance passengers’ flight experience. The new entertainment system…

Korea Aviation Engineering & Maintenance Service (KAEMS) has started providing aircraft maintenance service.   KAEMS was established by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) in 2017 for aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul…

Singapore Airlines has been named Best Airline in the World by the travel site TripAdvisor for the second consecutive year. “We are very pleased to be back-to-back winner of the…

Singapore will continue to keep the Boeing 737 Max flights grounded until the authorities are fully satisfied that all safety concerns have been adequately addressed, said Janil Puthucheary, Senior Minister of State…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has removed two SIA 787-10 Dreamliner planes from service after routine inspections revealed issues with the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 TEN engines, the carrier said in a statement. “During recent…

SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) announced the signing of a comprehensive services agreement with Singapore Airlines, which will supersede the previous agreement inked with SIA in April 2015. The new agreement, commencing Apr 1, 2019,…

SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) entered into a joint venture agreement with NokScoot Airlines Co., Ltd (NokScoot) to form a line maintenance joint venture based in Thailand. NokScoot will hold an…

Scoot, the low-cost arm of Singapore Airlines, launched its inaugural flight from Singapore to Laos, marking the start of its three-times-weekly flights from Singapore to Luang Prabang and Vientiane.  …

The inaugural edition of Cyber Defence & Security, Exhibition & Conference (CYDES 2020), will take place next year at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre in Langkawi, Kedah. The three-day event…

Italian airframer Piaggio Aerospace, which is displaying an Avanti EVO at the ongoing airshow, is bullish on their prospects in the region, with company officials pointing out that the airframer’s…

Exclusive Guest Column | By Shang-su Wu   Regarding possible directions of development, maritime would be a main focus of Malaysia’s military modernisation, as previous efforts concentrated on counter-insurgency (COIN).…

Exclusive Guest Column | By Shang-su Wu   As the predecessor’s several iconic projects, such as high-speed railway, have been storiesponed or altered due to the financial concerns, the incumbent…

To drive the long-term development and big ambitions of the region's economies in an increasingly digital world, Thales has announced the appointment of Nicolas Bouverot as Vice-President for Thales in South East Asia.…

Airbus has begun shore-to-ship trials in Singapore with its Skyways parcel delivery drone. This marks the first-time drone technology has been deployed in real port conditions to deliver a variety…

The aircraft manufacturer quietly unveiled its latest aircraft, the Boeing 777X, at an employee-only preview in Everett, Washington.   Although the aircraft was set to be unveiled publicly on the…

Kellstrom Defense Aerospace, Inc. is partnering with Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze Nr 2 S.A. (Military Aviation Works No. 2) to support the Polish Air Force with six SHORT-POD APU Kits to…

The flying training phase of Exercise Cope Tiger 2019, being held at Korat Air Base, Thailand between the air forces of Singapore, Thailand and the United States (US) is now…

As the ban on Boeing 737 MAX rolled out across the world, US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) has said it will not suspend Boeing 737 Max aircraft despite mounting pressure…

The AirBusiness Academy and the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) in Singapore have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on delivering aviation education and management training programmes for students…

The UK's Civil Aviation Authority has banned the Boeing 737 MAX from operating in or over UK airspace "as a precautionary measure". UK becomes the latest country on Tuesday, after…

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave its vote of confidence saying that the Boeing 737 Max 8 was airworthy. However, as more airlines and aviation authorities grounded their planes, the…

The Philippines’ largest carrier, Cebu Pacific, is set to expand its route network from its hubs at Clark and Cebu this year, on the back of increasing demand from tourists…

China’s Civil Aviation Administration ordered the temporary grounding of all Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft flown by Chinese airlines following a crash of one of the planes flown by Ethiopian…

Boeing and Bamboo Airways confirmed an order for 10 787-9 Dreamliners valued at US$3 billion according to list prices. The order for the longest-range member of the Dreamliner family was unveiled…

ST Engineering made further strides in developing advanced Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) solutions for applications in an urban environment when its Aerospace sector became the first in Singapore to receive…

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) announced that its Aerospace sector has signed an agreement with a contract value of about US$600m (approximately S$813m) to provide aircraft heavy maintenance services to…

Japan Airlines (JAL), which will soon operate the A350 XWB, has signed a  operator has signed a Flight Hour Services (FHS) contract with Airbus. The contract between Airbus and JAL is…

Kellstrom Defense Aerospace has been selected by Sabena technics as a partner for the support of C-130 aircraft maintenance. Under the multiyear agreement, KDA will provide a wide range of…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will add a third daily service to Osaka’s Kansai International Airport in April 2019, to meet growing demand for travel between Singapore and Japan. SIA already operates…

AirAsia Philippines flew its maiden flight from Mactan Cebu International Airport to Macau International Airport last February 8.   Cebu-Macau flights and vice versa will operate daily, AirAsia said in…

SilkAir has selected Thompson Aero Seating for the upgrades of Business Class Seats on its Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet, which will be using its new VantageSolo design.   SilkAir…

ST Engineering's aerospace arm has injected its pro rata share of S$3.375m into its 90%-owned joint venture, ST Aerospace Aircraft Seats, as working capital for its operations. The balance 10%…

AJW Technique has achieved Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) approval under the Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement (BASA) between Transport Canada (TCCA) and the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB). AJW Technique…

Changi Airport handled 65.6 million passengers in 2018, a 5.5 per cent increase from 2017. Aircraft movements increased by 3.4 per cent to 386,000 landings and take-offs while cargo volumes…

Vietnam’s newest commercial carrier Bamboo Airways took flight on January 16, officially entering Southeast Asia’s aviation sector. It made its maiden flight to Hanoi from Ho Chi Minh City.  …

Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport has been recognized as the 2019 Airport of the Year by Air Transport World (ATW). DFW joins an exclusive list of global gateway airports that…

Finnair customers can now offset the CO2 emissions of their flights either by supporting a CO2 emission reduction project or by purchasing biofuel flights. The launch of these two initiatives…

Airbus has appointed Jean-Marc Nasr as President Asia-Pacific, effective 1 January 2019.   Based in Singapore, Jean-Marc Nasr will be responsible for Airbus’ overall strategy, industrial footprint and operations in…

The Indonesian Air Force has ordered eight additional twin-engine multirole H225M helicopters as part of the country’s fleet-strengthening initiative for a combat search and rescue-capable fleet.   Under the agreement…

Pratt & Whitney's Singapore engine center, Eagle Services Asia (ESA), a member in the global network of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities that service Pratt & Whitney's GTF engines, has inducted…

Jetstar Asia has retained its position as the most punctual LCC in Asia Pacific and maintained its top 10 safest low-cost-airline listing in two separate aviation reports for 2019.  …

Travel analyst OAG announced its Punctuality League for 2019, naming the airports and airlines with the world's best timekeeping. For the fourth year in a row, the most punctual mega…

By Arun Sivasankaran   If he is worried as he watches a student pilot prepare for an emergency landing due to a technical snag in the aircraft, Scott Greenough, CAE’s…

In line with its growth strategy, Finnair is adding capacity on its route between Helsinki and London Heathrow for the summer 2019 season starting on 31 March 2019. This move…

AirlineRatings.com, the safety and product rating website, has announced Qantas as its safest airline for 2019.   AirlineRatings.com has also announced its Top Twenty safest airlines and ten safest low-cost…

Qualtrics announced the expansion of its existing partnership with Scoot, the low-cost arm of the Singapore Airlines Group, by offering its Employee Experience Management PlatformTM  in addition to the Customer Experience Management PlatformTM (CX) Scoot has…

The Hungarian Ministry of Defence has ordered 16 H225M multi-purpose helicopters equipped with the HForce weapon management system. Together with the helicopters, Airbus will also provide an extensive training and support package to…

FL Technics, a global provider of integrated aircraft maintenance, repair & overhaul services, has announced further expansion to Asia region by opening a new warehouse in Singapore.   The operations…

Scoot is to take over a number of SilkAir’s routes over the next two years, ahead of SilkAir’s merger into Singapore Airlines (SIA). Scoot will also be transferring some of…

UTC Aerospace Systems has been selected to supply wheels and brakes for eight Asian airlines: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Hong Kong Airlines, Korean Air,…

Satair and Regent Aerospace Corporation of Valencia, California, USA, signed a multi-year, global, co-operative agreement for the MRO solution and supply of aircraft cabin repairs, refurbishment, modifications, reconfigurations and upgrades…

Airbus announced a new contract of Flight Hour Services (FHS) with the Japanese Carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA). The agreement, made at the MRO Asia exhibition in Singapore, with ANA…

Finnair will renew the entire cabin of its ATR aircraft, and introduce a new Premium Economy cabin class for its long-haul fleet of Airbus 330 and 350. These investments speak…

Cebu Pacific Air expands its component support contract with Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) to include seven (7) A321ceo and 32 A321neo aircraft. This is…

Singapore Component Solutions (SCS), a joint venture between AFI KLM E&M and Sabena technics dedicated to component support for ATR and Airbus A320 aircraft fleets, and Liebherr-Aerospace, a leading supplier…

PT PINDAD (Persero) has bagged a repeat export order for 7,300 rounds of 7.62x51 mm ammunition and also explosives materials from Thailand.   “We have been in the export market…

Seattle will become the fifth US city in Singapore Airlines’ route network – and the fourth to be served non-stop from Singapore - when new flights are introduced next year.…

AAR has started delivering after-hours logistics and technical AOG support for Eaton Aerospace.   Under the agreement that took effect on October 1, 2018, AAR serves as the single point…

AAR is strengthening its partnership with Zodiac Aerospace, a Safran company, by signing a deal to distribute their water and waste product portfolio to the global airline, MRO and supporting…

As part of capacity expansion for its aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) business in the US, ST Engineering is pursuing the development of a 655,000 sq ft airframe MRO…

Scoot’s first Airbus A320neo, named ‘Chapati Party’, made its debut with its first commercial flight departing Singapore Changi Airport for Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. Customers onboard flight TR610 were the first…

GKN Aerospace has officially opened its repair and research facility for aero-engine systems in Johor, Malaysia on 4th October.   The company has invested $30 million in the site and in…

Enterprise software company IFS, which has seen an enthusiastic response from commercial aviation and defence organizations to the range of products it has launched in recent months, is confident of…

Arun Sivasankaran  ST Engineering's Aerospace Sector, the world’s largest independent airframe MRO service provider, is looking for expansion opportunities in the Asia Pacific region and also investing in new growth…

Arun Sivasankaran When Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenberg set Boeing Global Services (BGS) a $50 billion annual revenue target in five to ten years, there were many who thought that getting…

Arun Sivasankaran U.S. MRO provider AAR, which has been busy boosting its global presence and diversifying its services, wants to grow its global footprint even further with the help of…

After a span of five-year, Singapore Airlines is poised for a major boost to its US footprint from Thursday evening as it resumes the world's longest commercial non-stop flight from Changi…

Scoot, the low-cost wing of Singapore Airlines, has taken delivery of its first A320neo in Toulouse, France. Scoot has placed orders for 39 A320neo aircraft under its fleet renewal programme.…

The H225M, with 88 aircraft currently in service in six countries across the globe, has surpassed the 100,000 flight-hour milestone, following its first delivery to the French Air Force in…

Boeing and United Airlines announced the carrier is expanding its 787 Dreamliner fleet again with a new order for nine 787-9 airplanes. The deal is valued at $2.53 billion according to list…

Singapore Airlines and Tourism Australia have re-affirmed their strong commercial ties by signing a new three-year strategic marketing deal worth A$11 million.   The agreement will see the two parties…

Airbus has delivered the first A350-900 Ultra Long Range (ULR) aircraft to launch customer Singapore Airlines (SIA).   The latest variant of the A350 XWB is capable of flying further…

Singapore Technologies Engineering’s US subsidiary, Vision Technologies Aerospace Incorporated (VT Aerospace), has entered into a conditional share purchase agreement to acquire a 100 per cent ownership in MRA Systems, LLC…

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd said that the Group’s US subsidiary, Vision Technologies Aerospace Incorporated (VT Aerospace), has entered into a conditional share purchase agreement to acquire a 100 per cent…

Air France opened up their new Business Class Lounge in Paris-Charles de Gaulle.   “With the opening of our unique Paris Business lounge in Hall L of Terminal 2 E, there…

National carrier Air India is underutilizing its flagship Boeing Dreamliner fleet due to flight crew shortage as well as technical issues with only 21 planes being deployed for operations every day, said an Indian news agency report.…

Air Italy, a privately-owned airline, has started flights on the Bangkok-Milan route to cash in on tourism growth and capture greater market share from Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) and…

Boeing has completed the first 777X static test aircraft, which will now move onto additional tests as part of the 777X developmental programme.   A video update on Wednesday, provided…

Singapore Airlines has been named the most recommended carrier by British travellers.   According to the 2018 Airline Report released by YouGov, the Asian carrier was the airline passengers would be most…

The Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar 2018 (APASS 2018), being held on 5-6 September, will provide the Asia Pacific perspective on key aviation safety issues, including how the region is responding to…

China Eastern Airlines has beefed up its next-generation Airline Operation Centre by signing on Sabre Corporation’s AirCentre suite at the Sabre Technology Exchange in Singapore.   The Airline Operation Centre…

Singapore Airlines’ flagship online retail store, KrisShop.com, will soon allow customers to pre-order duty-free merchandise up to 60 minutes prior to their flight departure out of Singapore.   Effective from…

HAITE Aviation Training, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sichuan Haite High-Tech Co. Ltd. of Chengdu, China (HAITE Group), and Malaysian Airlines Berhad (MAB) Academy, a subsidiary of the Malaysian Aviation Group (MAG),…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and China’s Alibaba Group have established a strategic partnership that extends across areas including flight ticket sales, loyalty programmes, marketing initiatives, cloud services, payments and logistics.  …

ST Engineering’s Marine sector rolled out the seventh Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) named Dauntless which was built for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).   It is the seventh LMV…