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NewsWhy Asia-Pacific has become a key battleground for eVTOL developers
Japan and South Korea are among the Asia-Pacific countries determined to be front-runners in establishing eVTOL air taxi networks, while Singapore itself has been central to the success of the emerging sector
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NewsUS FAA finalises 25h CVR mandate with later deadline for smaller aircraft types
US regulators have finalised a requirement for new-build civil aircraft to carry cockpit-voice recorders with 25h duration, although an extended compliance period will be granted to lower-weight models.
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NewsPratt’s Eagle Services Asia boosts maintenance output by 40% in two years
Pratt & Whitney’s Eagle Services Asia has increased maintenance output by 40% over two years through expansion and automation, as the engine manufacturer ramps up capacity to address PW1100G recall demands.
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NewsSingapore’s ST Engineering reveals new DrN-600 medium-lift cargo drone
Singapore-based ST Engineering has disclosed details of its DrN-600 vertical take-off unmanned aircraft, a medium-lift platform designed for commercial cargo delivery and military logistics operations with a 100kg payload capacity.
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NewsSingapore plans airport tests of RISE open-fan engine testing through Airbus and CFM pact
Singapore is to develop the world’s first airport testing ground for technologies being developed though CFM International’s RISE open-rotor engine demonstrator programme, as part of an agreement with the propulsion joint venture and Airbus.
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NewsSingapore air show kicks off ‘landmark’ 10th edition with new programmes, high turnout expectations
Organisers of the Singapore air show expect overall turnout for this year’s show to surpass that of 2024’s, as it marks its 10th edition amid optimism that the Asia-Pacific aviation sector will continue to grow.
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NewsDLR-led STAR project shines light on performance boost from ‘active twisting’ rotor blades
German researchers believe the addition of active twisting technology to helicopter main rotor blades can significantly improve performance while also cutting noise and vibration levels.
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NewsAirbus’s ‘Beluga 5’ to be converted into science education facility at Broughton
Airbus is to convert one of its A300-600ST Beluga outsize transports into a science and technology education facility at the airframer’s UK plant in Broughton. The manufacturer disclosed the plan after one of its five Beluga aircraft (F-GSTF) conducted its final flight – from Bordeaux to Broughton – on 29 ...
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NewsBoeing books orders for four more MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters
Boeing has received a contract for four additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters for the US Air Force.
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NewsRolls-Royce readies roll-out of next Trent 1000 durability upgrade step
Rolls-Royce is promising a further time-on-wing boost for the Trent 1000 with the roll-out of a second phase of its durability enhancement package for the engine, an option on the Boeing 787, after obtaining certification for the latest high-pressure turbine (HPT) upgrades in late 2025.
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NewsTrump threatens to ‘de-certify’ thousands of Canadian-manufactured aircraft over Gulfstream dispute
Canadian-made aircraft have drawn the ire of US President Donald Trump, who is threatening to “de-certify” Canadian aircraft and levy a 50% tariff on those sold in the USA – unless Canada issues certifications for US-manufactured Gulfstream jets.
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NewsArcher asks judge to toss Joby trade-secrets lawsuit
Air taxi developer Archer Aviation has asked a federal judge to dismiss trade-secret litigation filed by competitor Joby Aviation, calling the allegations “opaque” and “legally insufficient” and accusing its rival of attempting to undermine competition.
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NewsUnited Aircraft agrees to supply Il-114-300s to Indian aerospace firm
Russian aerospace firm United Aircraft has reached a preliminary agreement to deliver six Ilyushin Il-114-300 regional turboprops to the Indian market. The agreement has been disclosed during the Wings India 2026 air show at Hyderabad, at which the modernised aircraft is being displayed. United Aircraft says the “co-operation programme” with ...
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NewsHeliOffshore picks Duncan Trapp as new chair as organisation continues safety push
Global rotorcraft safety organisation HeliOffshore has appointed industry veteran Duncan Trapp as its new chair-elect, to succeed incumbent Bill Chiles from April.
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NewsGulfstream deliveries to remain largely flat in 2026
Gulfstream expects to deliver only marginally more business jets this year than in 2025, as the manufacturer continues grappling with supply chain constraints and aircraft completion bottlenecks.
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NewsPratt & Whitney’s GTF deliveries increased 6% in 2025, while recall recovery progresses
Pratt & Whitney delivered 1,055 large commercial turbofans in 2025, a 6% increase year on year, as the engine manufacturer continues its recovery from the PW1000G geared-turbofan recall that has grounded hundreds of aircraft globally.
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NewsBoeing hopes to max out 737 and 787 capacity, eyes new assembly lines
Boeing expects to deliver approximately 10% more aircraft in 2025 than last year, with production at its existing 737 and 787 assembly sites approaching maximum capacity as the manufacturer prepares new facilities for future rate increases.
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NewsBoeing discovers new durability issue affecting 777-9’s GE9X turbofans
Boeing has identified a durability issue with GE Aerospace GE9X engines powering its 777-9, though the manufacturer insists the problem will not delay planned 2027 deliveries of the widebody type.
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NewsStrong year for H160 helicopter as 2025 orders point to parity with rival AW139
Airbus Helicopters’ H160 achieved order parity with the Leonardo AW139 in the civil and parapublic market last year as the new medium-twin contender gained traction against the segment’s long-term leader.
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NewsBrazilian probe into H160 helicopter ditching points to fatigue failure of main rotor part
Brazilian investigators have disclosed the sequence of events that led to the ditching of an Airbus Helicopters H160 off the coast of Brazil in early January, although are yet to reach a conclusion for the fatigue failure of a critical part of the main rotor assembly.