All Asia Pacific news – Page 3
-
NewsRafael’s Iron Beam laser air defence system enters operational service in Israel
Israeli defence technology firm Rafael says its Iron Beam directed energy weapon has achieved operational status following battlefield deployment against Iranian missile and drone attacks, marking a significant milestone for laser-based air defence systems after 30 years of development.
-
NewsEmbraer rolls out first C-390 transport for South Korea
Brazilian airframer reaches assembly milestone on first of three twin-engined transports ordered under Seoul’s Large Transport Aircraft requirement.
-
NewsPTDI eyes domestic order rush for N219 and CN235 programmes
Indonesian Aerospace, also known as PTDI, is confident this year will see significant order momentum across its product portfolio from its home government.
-
NewsSingapore A330 MRTT gains full automatic air refuelling certification
The Republic of Singapore Air Force has become the first operator to introduce fully certified automatic air-to-air refuelling capability on the Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), following qualification trials that covered day and night operations across multiple receiver types.
-
NewsCAE to introduce Asia-Pacific’s first 777X simulator
Aviation training provider CAE is to deploy Asia-Pacific’s first Boeing 777X full-flight simulator in Singapore, ahead of the widebody-twin’s eventual service entry.
-
NewsAir India told to ensure pilots follow correct procedures after 787 fuel-switch snag
India’s civil aviation regulator is advising Air India to circulate recommended Boeing procedures for operating fuel cut-off switches on the 787, after crew concerns emerged during a London Heathrow-Bengaluru service. The 1 February flight was conducted by a 787-8 identified by the Indian DGCA as VT-ANX. It states that, during ...
-
NewsAviation leadership panel confident on Asia-Pacific growth despite near-term challenges
A panel of aviation leaders representing airlines, engine makers and aircraft lessors remain confident of continued growth in the Asia-Pacific, despite ongoing challenges like delivery delays.
-
NewsUzbekistan revealed as latest customer for C-390 transport
Uzbekistan has become the latest customer for Embraer’s C-390 Millennium, with the Central Asian country revealed as being behind a previously undisclosed order for the transport.
-
NewsJetstar Japan to undergo transition as Qantas divests entire shareholding
Australian flag-carrier Qantas Airways is aiming to divest its one-third share in budget carrier Jetstar Japan, selling its interest to Japanese shareholders in order to concentrate on its core operations. Qantas says Development Bank of Japan will enter the ownership structure of the Tokyo Narita-based low-cost airline as a new ...
-
NewsAir Cambodia orders 10 Boeing 737 Max 8s
Air Cambodia has disclosed firm orders for 10 Boeing 737 Max 8s, becoming the type’s newest customer.
-
NewsST Engineering aims for AirFish service entry this year with Singapore ferry operator
ST Engineering’s AirX joint venture anticipates its 10-passenger AirFish wing-in-ground-effect craft will commence operations later this year with Singapore marine ferry operator BatamFast, pending maritime regulatory approval.
-
NewsCebu Pacific extends A320, ATR 72 training services contract with CAE
Cebu Pacific has extended its training services agreements with CAE covering Airbus A320 and ATR 72 platforms.
-
NewsComac wins orders for C909 fire-fighting variant
Comac has disclosed orders for up to six C909s equipped for fire-fighting from Chinese firm Shanxi Victory General Aviation.
-
InterviewMongolia’s Hunnu Air eyes network gains following E2-based fleet modernisation
Mongolian operator Hunnu Air is looking at growth opportunities in Southeast Asia, India and Central Asia, spurred by its recent fleet modernisation efforts.
-
NewsVertical eyes golden opportunity in Asia-Pacific for newly launched Valo
UK aircraft developer Vertical Aerospace is making its Singapore air show debut as it targets what it believes will be one of the most significant regions for advanced air mobility (AAM) operations.
-
NewsBoeing plans for rate production of operational MQ-28s within two years
Boeing plans to begin assembling operational MQ-28 Ghost Bat autonomous fighters within two years, as the first Block II aircraft enters ground testing and Australia prepares to transition the programme towards combat readiness.
-
NewsBell targets Asia-Pacific military trainer replacement with 505
Bell is promoting its 505 light-single helicopter as a replacement for ageing military training fleets across Asia-Pacific, with the manufacturer identifying more than 50 potential opportunities in the region in the coming years.
-
NewsBird Aerosystems wins Asia-Pacific helicopter self-defence contract
Israeli defence specialist Bird Aerosystems has secured a multi-million dollar contract to supply directed infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) equipment for a helicopter upgrade programme in the Asia-Pacific region, with dozens of SPREOS units to be delivered under a technology transfer agreement.
-
NewsSingapore takes wraps off scaled prototype of domestic eVTOL aircraft
The aerospace engineer who claims to have come up with the term eVTOL – electric vertical take-off and landing – is behind a team designing Singapore’s first domestically developed electric air taxi, a scaled prototype of which is being formally unveiled today.
-
NewsSIA extends contract with Collins Aerospace for component maintenance support on 777 fleet
Singapore Airlines has extended its component services contract with Collins Aerospace for its Boeing 777 fleet for another five years.