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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier's Singapore Service Center Expands Capabilities

After receiving 14 approvals from international authorities, the Bombardier facility continues to expand its services.
Aircraft

Boeing Pushes ‘Right at First Flight’ as 737 Max Starts Flight Test Campaign

If Boeing’s new 737 Max 8 proved anything at all during its first flight
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Security

Changi to Make Improvements in Indian Airports

Jaipr and Ahmedabad look set to be the first Indian airports to benefit from management expertise from Singapore Changi.
Aircraft

Russia Backs UAC to Expand Airliner Product Range

The Russian government is supporting plans to launch a new Il-96-400M widebody and resume production of an improved Il-114 twin turboprop.
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Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Pushes Global Bizav Consolidation

Luxaviation has rapidly grown its business aviation services group in locations, including the Asia Pacific region.
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Aircraft

Embraer Sees Big Opportunity for Small Airliners in Asia

Despite deep market penetration that the world’s commercial aircraft manufacturers have already achieved in Asia
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Aircraft

Mitsubishi Details Delays to MRJ

Japan’s new regional jet has been set back a fourth time with some major reworking and a six-month longer flight test period planned.
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Aircraft

Australian Air Force Must Make Careful F-35 Choices

Weapons and training decisions need care as the RAAF prepares to take delivery of its first F-35 squadron in 2018.
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Safety

Flight Safety Foundation Schedules Safety Seminars in Asia

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.
Maintenance and Modifications

Boeing Shanghai Expands Maintenance Business

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

Bizjet Broker Sees Market Boost from South East Asia

Issues in China and India will blunt delivery performance.
Aircraft

New Models Boost Textron’s Bizav and Military Families

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

JetSuite Launches Cuba Charter Service

Flights are offered from 16 gateway airports in the U.S.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Connectivity Spreads Fast Through Asia Pacific

Aircraft with satellite links and WiFi in the cabin, allowing passengers to connect their own devices, is quickly spreading.
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Avionics

Controp Ships 2000th Stamp Miniature EO/IR Payload

Controp Precision Technologies is expanding its Stamp family of sensors.
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Aircraft

Australia Joins Singapore in the PC-21 Club

Having selected the Pilatus PC-21 to fulfill its basic training needs last year, the Royal Australian Air Force is gearing up toward service entry in 2017
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Aircraft

Chengdu’s J-20 Enters Production

China’s stealthy J-20 fighter is believed to have entered the production phase, and the first aircraft could be in the hands of the air force next year.
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Aircraft

ATR Sets Sights on China

The turboprop manufacturer’s new Beijing sales office is hoped to unlock the Chinese market
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Training and Workforce

Pilots Learning To Fly in Frasca Simulators

The company’s simulators are seeing growing interest in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Aircraft

Airbus Strives for Smooth Production Ramp-up

European airframer delivered a record 635 aircraft last year
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Aircraft

Singapore Airshow 2016 Flying Display Preview

Singapore Airshow 2016 Flying Display Preview
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Aircraft

Cirrus Expanding Asia Pacific Presence

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

Taiwan’s Good Technical Offer Is Affected By Politics

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

Italian Jet Trainer Finds New Cost-Saving Roles

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

The Search for MH370 Continues And So Does the Mystery

Almost two years after MH370 disappeared, the location is still a mystery – with only one item washing up.
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Puts Singapore at Centre of Regional Services Initiative

With the UK engine maker assembling Trent engines in Singapore it makes sense that for services too, the country is key for Rolls.
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Aircraft

Ruag to Kick Off Dornier 228NG Production in Mid-2016

The modernized twin turboprop is intended for a variety of roles including commuter airline service and maritime patrol.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

General Atomics Eyes Asia Pacific Region for Popular Predator B

Several nations including the UK now operate reapers, but the company is looking further afield for new customers.
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Avionics

Singapore Airlines Upgrades Electronic Flight Bags

The Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 fleet is being upgraded.
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Engines

Alcoa Signs Contract with GE Aviation

Alcoa will supply lightweight metals to engine maker GE Aviation in a $1.5 billion contract.