Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus to acquire six A350-900s to support an ambitious five-year expansion plan.

Philippine Airlines Commits to A350

In-development dedicated seaplane version to feature corrosion-proofing and new composite floats.

Viking Promotes New Twin Otter S Series

Originally schemed around the Saab 2000 regional airliner

Swordfish Maritime Patrol/Anti-Sub Platform Goes Global

Boeing’s Scott Fancher says the company continues to study a 757 replacement.

Boeing Rebuts Airbus's Criticism Over Middle Market

Singapore Airshow

News from the 2016 Singapore Airshow

2016 Singapore Airshow

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

David Donald

Issues regarding financing of aircraft; aviation insurance; tax issues for aircraft operators; new companies and people in the aviation financing and insurance industries.

Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.

Honeywell Defense and Space is a major player in the Asia Pacific area, and its strong results reflect continuing growth of defense spending in the region.

Asia Pacific is Strong for Honeywell Defense

Neelam Mathews

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

India’s aviation policy still has issues 

Indian Aviation Set To Get Boost 

Ian Sheppard

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Textron’s business jet family now include the new Citation Latitude

New Models Boost Textron’s Bizav and Military Families

Kerry Lynch

Issues in China and India will blunt delivery performance.

Bizjet Broker Sees Market Boost from South East Asia

Samantha Cartaino

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

UK-based Thomas Cook Airlines’ Boeing 767 fleet will now receive maintenance from Boeing Shanghai.

Boeing Shanghai Expands Maintenance Business

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

The FSF scheduled safety workshops in Singapore, Asia and Latin America in the spring and summer of 2016 to progress the Global Safety Information Project.

Flight Safety Foundation Schedules Safety Seminars in Asia

Chris Pocock

Competition from other airshows will mean Singapore steps up a gear for the 2016 event at Changi. 

Singapore Airshow Ups Game in Face of Competition

Defense OEMs are queuing up at the Singapore Airshow to persuade Singapore to buy their aircraft.

Singapore Mulls F-35 and Lots More

Airbus Defence & Space’s light/medium transport range has generated healthy sales.

Philippines Completes C295 Fleet as Mali Joins the Club

Jennifer Meszaros

News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.