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NewsST Engineering gung-ho on long-term support prospects for legacy C-130s
Singapore’s ST Engineering sees a long future in providing support for the world’s fleets of legacy Lockheed Martin C-130 tactical transports, but is nonetheless seeking to broaden its portfolio to include other aircraft types.
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NewsIn a first, Airbus uses SAF for A350 demonstration flights in Singapore
Underscoring its environmental focus at the Singapore air show, Airbus is for the first time using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to power demonstration flights of its A350-1000.
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NewsLeap sales ‘not threatened’ by GTF Advantage performance gain, says Safran chief
CFM International in not planning an immediate upgrade of its Leap-series engines as a response to the introduction by Pratt & Whitney of the GTF Advantage, which promises to bring better fuel burn and durability to its PW1100G powerplant. P&W expects the new GTF Advantage to enter service in 2024, ...
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NewsUkraine conflict underlines importance of air superiority: Singapore air force chief
Singapore’s top air force leader says that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlights the continued importance of airpower in modern warfare, as the nation looks to upgrade existing platforms and introduce new aircraft.
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NewsChina’s Z-10ME makes international debut in Singapore
China’s CAIC Z-10ME has made its international debut at the Singapore air show with a fully equipped example on display in the static park.
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NewsSingapore Airshow visitor numbers on track to return to pre-pandemic levels
Organisers of the biennial Singapore Airshow expect trade attendee numbers this year to recover close to pre-pandemic levels, as the first “full-scale” edition of the event in six years begins.
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NewsJetBlue expands board to accommodate two Icahn designees
US budget carrier JetBlue Airways is to expand its board and appoint two directors nominated by entrepreneur Carl Icahn, following his acquisition of a near-10% share in the airline.
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NewsFAA proposal targets 787 anti-ice system overheating risk
As Boeing works to address engine anti-ice issues with its 737 Max, the Federal Aviation Administration now says it is taking steps to address risks associated with the anti-ice system on 787s.
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NewsAeroflot Group settles claims on another batch of leased aircraft
Aeroflot Group has reached financial settlements with lessors covering another seven aircraft.
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NewsAir Canada turned profitable in 2023 on international travel growth
Canada’s flag carrier is optimistic about international travel in 2024 amid stagnant growth of its domestic-Canadian operation
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NewsHeart makes redundancies to support shift in ‘strategic focus’
Sweden’s Heart Aerospace has begun a redundancy process that could see around 70 staff members depart.
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In depthAirbus Helicopters touts H225’s rehabilitation as it eyes future offshore demand
Airbus Helicopters continues to insist that it sees a way back into the oil and gas market for the H225 after implementing safety improvements to the heavy-twin, however, it cautions that demand from the sector is unlikely emerge much before 2030.
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NewsAirbus chief confident in production trajectory despite ‘many’ supply-chain pressures
Airbus chief executive Guillaume Faury is confident in the airframer’s production trajectory as it seeks to hike deliveries this year, and substantially increase monthly output across its aircraft range, while navigating persistent supply-chain problems.
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AnalysisWill Thai’s Boeing order mark return of Singapore spree?
After strong order activity at the Paris and Dubai air shows in the past year, a bullish Asia-Pacific airline sector in the thick of recovery, coupled with ongoing fleet renewal campaigns, could yield some significant announcements at the upcoming Singapore Airshow.
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NewsCranfield gets up to speed with the digital revolution
The UK government established Cranfield’s College of Aeronautics in 1946 to train young engineers in jet propulsion and ensure the technological revolution did not leave the war-weary nation behind. Almost eight decades on, the college’s successor, Cranfield University, is equipping today’s cohort for the digital age and the changes it ...
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In depthSoutheast Asia’s fixed-wing combat fleet set for growth
The return of geopolitics to the Asia-Pacific has boosted fixed-wing combat aircraft acquisitions among Southeast Asian air forces.
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NewsSIA Engineering flags supply chain impact as Q3 losses narrow
SIA Engineering (SIAEC) narrowed its third-quarter operating loss on the back of an increase in MRO demand, but it has warned that its near-term operating margins could be impacted by ongoing supply chain challenges.
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NewsHawaiian takes delivery of first of 12 Boeing 787s
The airline’s first 787-9 arrived in Honolulu on 14 February after a delivery flight from Boeing’s 787 production facility in Charleston, South Carolina.
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NewsCanada grounds some PT6-powered aircraft due to blade-failure risk affecting up to 180 engines
Transport Canada has ordered operators to ground aircraft powered by some Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PT6 turboprops pending turbine blade replacements, a move coming in response to failures of three second-stage power turbine blades.
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In depthCollins preparing to test ACES 5 ejection seat for F-15E integration
The latest combat ejection seat from Collins will provide generational improvements to the company’s Cold War-era ACES II system, which is featured in numerous fighter and bomber aircraft.