All Asia Pacific news – Page 11
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USAF teases export potential for future autonomous fighters
Speaking at the Singapore air show, the top procurement official for the US Air Force said subsequent versions of the autonomous fighter aircraft currently being developed could be eligible for sale to overseas customers.
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Advanced air mobility start-ups see huge Asia-Pacific potential
Advanced air mobility companies descended on the Singapore air show with ambitions of unlocking the vast potential market for next-generation aircraft in Asia.
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Supernal strikes Singapore partnerships
Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary Supernal has signed agreements with two Singaporean government agencies for the development of the advanced air mobility sector in Singapore and Asia-Pacific, as it looks to tap into the region’s “growing prominence”.
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Airbus advances development of newly-designated A350-1000F
Airbus is ramping up development activity on its A350 freighter as the airframer works towards final assembly and first flight milestones in 2025.
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Chinese lessor CALC signs for Leap engines on more A320neos
Lessor China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) has picked CFM International Leap-1A engines to power a batch of 20 Airbus A320neo-family jets.
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Aviation leaders flag clear skies ahead
Aviation leaders representing airlines, aircraft leasing, and engine manufacturing each signalled significant and rapid new growth in air travel during an opening day panel at the Singapore air show.
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Pratt & Whitney sees F100 remaining relevant for 50 more years
Pratt & Whitney expects to support the venerable F100 fighter engine for another half-century, as the 1970s-era powerplant continues in service on both new and old platforms.
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US Navy still bullish on Osprey potential despite ongoing grounding
The US Navy’s head of logistics in the Western Pacific says the service remains optimistic about the strategic benefits of the CMV-22 variant of the Bell-Boeing Osprey tiltrotor and has no plans to phase out the troubled type.
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Thai Airways places firm order for 45 787s and secures options for 777X switch
Thai Airways International has revealed a firm order for 45 Boeing 787-family aircraft, plus 35 options.
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Cebu sticks with P&W for next Neo engines
Pratt & Whitney has been selected by Cebu Pacific Air to provide PW1100G geared turbofan (GTF) engines to power an additional 10 A321neo and five A320neo aircraft.
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MD Helicopters focuses on reconfigurable TH/AH530 platform
MD Helicopters sees opportunities in the Asia-Pacific for its TH530 trainer, which can be quickly reconfigured for combat missions.
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Washington pledges steady hand in Asia-Pacific amid ’complicated time in history’
During what he called a “complicated time in history”, the US Ambassador to Singapore is pledging that Washington will continue to be a reliable partner to allies in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Honda Aircraft seeks firmer foothold in Asian business jet market
Seeking to capitalise on the potential market for light business jets in Asia, Honda Aircraft is bringing its certified pre-owned (CPO) programme to the region.
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Comac secures orders for C919 and ARJ21 from Tibet Airlines
Comac has marked its return to the Singapore air show after a four-year break by securing fresh orders for its C919 and ARJ21 aircraft from Tibet Airlines.
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L-410NG turboprop makes Singapore show debut
Czech Republic-based manufacturer Let Aircraft Industries is showing its L-410NG at the Singapore air show for the first time, pitching the twin-turboprop for parapublic missions.
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Australian hydrogen start-up AMSL Aero emerges with long-range ambitions
Australian hydrogen-electric aircraft developer AMSL Aero is taking a long-range view of potential use cases for its in-development Vertiia aircraft, targeting intra-city operations rather than urban air taxi services.
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Bullish Bell touts ‘bright’ prospects in 2024
Helicopter manufacturer Bell expects a robust year ahead across its product portfolios on the back of strong demand post-pandemic.
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Spirit AeroSystems opens engineering design centre in Malaysia
Spirit Aerosystems is expanding its presence in Malaysia, as it opens an engineering design centre to meet a rise in customer demand.
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Philippines’ Clark airport eyes slice of global aerospace pie
Clark airport developer Berthaphil is hoping to attract more global aerospace companies – such as MRO providers and cargo and logistics operators – as part of a wider effort by the government of the Philippines to bring in investment from the sector.
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P&W boosts Singapore presence with expanded engine centre
As part of a long-term plan to bolster its presence in Southeast Asia, Pratt & Whitney has expanded its Eagle Services Asia engine centre in Singapore, which it expects will boost geared turbofan (GTF) engine production at the facility by about two-thirds in 2024.