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

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.

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This year’s Farnborough International Airshow will feature (all being well) the F-35, a drone zone and, for the first time, a Chinese national pavilion.

Farnborough Gears Up for F-35

Chris Pocock

News and issues relating to civil and military unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) of all kinds and sizes, including those used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), combat (unmanned combat air vehicles, or UCAVs), law enforcement, research and other applications. Of particular focus is the FAA's planned integration of UAS into the U.S. national airspace system.

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.

UMS Skeldar is at the Singapore Airshow promoting its UAVs with local partner CWT.

Swedish/Swiss JV Pushing UAVs Here

Bill Carey

News, issues, personnel, equipment and developments about air traffic management.

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.

EU-backed test demonstrated how UAV can avoid aircraft.

Schiebel Camcopter Demonstrates ‘Detect and Avoid’ System

Charles Alcock

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

Lion Group’s leasing arm Transportation Partners has placed a $4.9 billion deal for Leap-1A engines.

Lion Group Buys Big to Power Up Neos

The new Harpy NG autonomous anti-radar loitering munition boasts increased capability.

New Loitering Munitions Feature in Growing IAI Portfolio

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

Airways Aviation is offering an alternative approach to training the next generation of airline pilots.

New Training Provider Tackles Rising Demand for Pilots

Matt Thurber

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.

The Boeing-owned company distributes parts for 240 manufacturers and offers repair services too.

Aviall Taps Into Asia-Pacific Growth Opportunities

Thierry Dubois

Deal extends existing arrangement while seven years.

Honeywell, Jeju Air Extend Support Contract 

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.