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

Chris Pocock

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.

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.

Singapore was the first export customer for the M346, and has since been joined by Israel, Poland and the UAE.

Italian Jet Trainer Finds New Cost-Saving Roles

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.

Taiwan is keen to develop its aerospace industry through exports but has China watching its every move. 

Taiwan’s Good Technical Offer Is Affected By Politics 

Matt Thurber

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.

Certification of the Vision SF50 single-engine, all-composite jet is imminent.

Cirrus Expanding Asia Pacific Presence

Chris Kjelgaard

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.

With Mobile, Alabama facility ramping up to four aircraft a month by 2017, Airbus is well set to supply the U.S. market.

Airbus Has a Sweet Home for U.S. A320 Production

Mark Phelps

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

New models of legacy airframes take advantage of advances in technology

Rostvertol Enhances Military and Civil Offerings

Peter Shaw-Smith

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

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Trent 7000 for A330neo to be third engine produced at Seletar campus

Rolls-Royce Ramping up Production at Singapore Seletar Facility

Neelam Mathews

Boeing further participates in Make In India

Boeing Gives More Work to India

Jennifer Meszaros

News about commercial airlines, including regulations, aircraft orders, safety, acquisitions, and mergers.

Once hailed as one of the world’s fastest growing markets, Myanmar’s aviation sector is suffering from overcapacity and a slowdown in growth.

Myanmar Boom Wanes as Overcapacity Bites

Budget-Constrained Helicopter Choices in Malaysia

Budget-Constraints Drove Helicopter Choices in Malaysia

New developments at airports including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.