Chen Chuanren
Asia Correspondent

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Training and Workforce

Boeing Opens Asia-Pacific’s First 737 Max Sim in Singapore

New 787-9 machine to soon follow
Aircraft

China Modernizes Bomber Fleet, Looks to Future With H-20

Newer navigation systems and targeting radar helped the H-6K bomber edge out Russian counterpart during recent Aviadarts competition.
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Airlines

Demand Surges For Hajj Flights from Southeast Asia

Primary Hajj flight beneficiaries Malaysia Airlines and Garuda Indonesia plan more specialized services to cater to pilgrims.
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Aircraft

Indonesia’s N219 Flies for First Time

The N219 program still lacks funding for certification, but has achieved a major milestone.
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Aircraft

China Displays ‘Wild Weasel’ Fighter

A Chengdu J-10B was shown with with jammer, designator pods and anti-radiation missiles.

Thailand’s Latest F-5 Upgrade Features Israeli Kit

Rafael is supplying most avionics and weapons, although Saab’s datalink will also be fitted.
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Aircraft

China Shows New Fighters, Missiles and Drones

The appearance of new Chinese fighters, missiles and drones in a big military parade suggests that entry into service has already occurred.
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Airports

Changi’s New Terminal 4 Creates Headroom For Airline Growth

Three current terminals have nearly reached capacity

Scoot-Tigerair Merger Set for Launch

Expanded fleet of Boeing 787s and Airbus A320s to introduce five short- and long-haul destinations next year
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Aircraft

New Chinese Weapons Seen On J-10C Fighter

The PL-10 and PL-15 are reportedly high-performance next-generation air-to-air missiles.
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Aircraft

China Airlines Hopes To Strengthen MRO with Boeing Pact

Growing Asia-Pacific market a target, but China remains effectively off limits
Aircraft

China Explores Electromagnetic Carrier Launch System

Land tests of an EMALS seen, amidst talk of a third indigenous aircraft carrier.
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Aircraft

Philippines Likely To Buy Super Tucanos

An escalating Muslim insurgency in the country’s southern island has lent urgency to a close air support requirement.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Appoints SIAE Philippines as E-Jet Service Center

Brazilian airframer sees big demand for maintenance services from Asian E-Jet operators
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Airlines

Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific Feeling Pinch

Asia’s two largest carriers fight to maintain market share and yields
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Aircraft

JF-17 for Myanmar Seen Flying in China

The two-seat JF-17B version of the Sino-Pakistan joint venture fighter is also flying from Chengdu.
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Aircraft

Service Entry For C919 Remains Uncertain After First Flight

Now China's Comac is stepping up its alliance with Russia's UAC to develop a widebody airliner.
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AsBAA Appoints Jenny Lau As Chairwoman

She is the first female chairperson to lead the non-profit trade body.
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Rotorcraft

Helicopter Makers Are Propelling The Way Forward

To change the concept of helicopter designs can only start with an evolution helicopter propulsion and power systems.
Aircraft

China Shows FTC-2000 Fighter-Trainer for Sudan

The MiG-21 derivative has been heavily modified.
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Aircraft

China’s Z-19E Attack Helicopter Pitched at Global Market

The first flight of China export Z-19 attack helicopter signals the maturity of the country’s rotary-wing capabilities.
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Airlines

Air Asia Looks to China for Latest Expansion Endeavor

MoU with Chinese firms outlines establishment of AirAsia China
Aircraft

China's AG600 Mega Seaplane Prepares For First Flight

The AG600 is designed for a variety of parapublic and military missions.
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Aircraft

Comac’s C919 Airliner Takes Flight from Shanghai

Two weeks after final taxi test, Chinese narrowbody flies for more than an hour
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Aircraft

Hongdu Aviation Rolls Out L-15B Attack Variant of Jet Trainer

The AVIC company rolled out the J-15B during a televised Labor Day celebration program in China.
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Aircraft

China Launches New Aircraft Carrier

New versions of the country’s carrier-capable J-15 fighter could equip the new vessel.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Helicopter Scores More Sales in Asia Pacific

Bell logs orders for five helicopters at Rotorcraft Asia, and sees Indonesia, Philippines, India, Thailand and Australia as key markets.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Boosts S-92, S-76 Helicopter Support In Asia

Sikorsky has appointed Thai Aviation Services its first customer support center in Thailand.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Boosts Singapore Center, Logs Orders

Philippines operator PhilJets ordered a new H145 an a pair of H135 helicopters.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Studying Blue Edge Blade on H225

Airbus Helicopters is studying installing the revolutionary Blue Edge rotor blades on its H225 medium-lift helicopter.
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