Aircraft

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.

Turboprops Remain Vital to Asia-Pacific’s Connectivity

ATR and De Havilland Aircraft of Canada see continued growth for their regional turboprop aircraft in the Asia-Pacific region.

February 15, 2022

Passenger-to-freighter Conversion Business Booming in Asia-Pacific

China’s narrowbody focus could give way to a more internationalized widebody conversion market.

February 15, 2022

Asia-Pacific Region Will Embrace Green Aviation Technology

Singapore and the wider Asia-Pacific region are poised to serve as a fulcrum for new sustainable aviation technologies.

February 15, 2022

Covid-19 Puts Vietnamese Airlines on Back Foot

Vietnam has enjoyed success by marketing itself as a quirky Southeast Asian tourist destination.

February 15, 2022

Worsening U.S.-China Aviation Trade Ties to Cost $875 Billion

U.S. administrations have grappled over the optimal stance to take towards China.

February 15, 2022

Ambassador Katherine Tai

Italian Style Comes to Singapore

In an era when many aircraft designs follow the same generic configuration layouts, the Avanti Evo stands out due to its stylish looks.

February 15, 2022

HondaJet Joins Singapore Airshow Business Jet Lineup

Thailand HondaJet flies to Singapore Airshow

February 15, 2022

India's Alliance Air Leases Two ATR42-600s

The leased twin turboprops will operate to short-field, high altitude airports in northern India, close to the Himalayan mountains.

February 15, 2022

Seletar Could Be Advanced Air Mobility Hub For Singapore

Seletar Aerospace Park could become a hub for eVTOL aircraft activity following an agreement between the Singapore government, Volocopter and Skyports.

February 15, 2022

Eviation Co-founder/CEO Departs on Eve of First Flight

Eviation co-founder and CEO Omer Bar-Yohay is leaving the company just as it prepares for first flight of its Alice electric airplane.

February 15, 2022

Japan's ANA Teams With Joby to Plan eVTOL Air Taxi Services

All Nippon Airways and carmaker Toyota have both joined a partnership with eVTOL aircraft developer Joby to plan advanced air mobility services in Japan.

February 15, 2022

ANA, Toyota Back Joby's eVTOL Rideshare Plans

Japanese airline ANA will work with Toyota and Joby Aviation to establish ridesharing flights in the latter company’s four-passenger eVTOLs in Japan.

February 15, 2022

8,000th Cessna Citation Delivered to Scotts Miracle-Gro

The milestone Cessna Citation delivery was celebrated in a special ceremony at Textron Aviation's headquarters.

February 15, 2022

USAF 89th Airlift Takes Its Last Scheduled Gulfstream G550

The U.S. Air Force 89th Airlift Wing took delivery of its final scheduled Gulfstream 550 modified as a C-37B.

February 15, 2022

Thailand's Airlines in Struggle to Beat Covid

Indebtedness among several Thai carriers reaches unprecedented levels.

February 14, 2022

China’s PLAAF: On Multiple Tracks To Become A Modern Force

Russian derivatives form the basis of China’s aspirations to join the world’s top producers of fighter aircraft.

February 14, 2022

ST Engineering Gets Major Boost from P2F Work

The freighter conversion business of ST Engineering represented a bright spot in 2021.

February 14, 2022

Singapore’s Ametek Adds A350 to MRO Capabilities

Ametek has extended its number of airworthiness approvals to support cargo and galley heaters for the Airbus A350.

February 14, 2022

F-35 Taking Center Stage in the Asia-Pacific Arena

Australia, South Korea and Japan are operational with their F-35s, while U.S. forces have significant numbers deployed in-theater.

February 14, 2022

Embraer Sees Industry Evolution Favoring Turboprop, E-Jets

Structural changes brought on by the pandemic and the push for sustainability are sharpening Embraer’s focus on future products.

February 14, 2022