All Asia Pacific articles – Page 11
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Expanding Singapore Aviation Academy to see training curriculum refresh
The Singapore Aviation Academy, the training unit of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), has begun a review of its training curriculum, as part of a broader revamp that will also see an increase in training capacity.
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Embraer and CAE unveil first E2 simulator in Asia-Pacific
Embraer and CAE have launched the Asia-Pacific’s first E2 full-flight simulator, ahead of the E190-E2’s service entry with low-cost carrier Scoot this year.
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Singapore to impose SAF levy for departing flights
Singapore will impose a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) levy for flights departing the city state from 2026, as the country seeks to bolster its SAF ecosystem.
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AAPA chief upbeat on traffic recovery but wary of supply chain impact
Continued supply chain issues affecting the delivery of new aircraft and maintenance upkeep times for the existing fleet is one of the biggest potential risks to expected growth this year among Asia-Pacific airlines.
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Singapore air force teams AH-64D and F-15SG for aerial display
The Republic of Singapore Air Force has crafted a unique flying display for this year’s air show, which sees a Boeing F-15SG fighter paired with an AH-64D Apache attack helicopter.
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Singapore start-up plans to produce reclaimed carbonfibre from end-of-life jets
Singaporean start-up Nandina REM will begin producing aerospace-grade carbonfibre from materials reclaimed from retired aircraft, a move it believes will help cut emissions from the production process.
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ST 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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In 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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Ukraine 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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China’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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Singapore 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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Will 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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Southeast 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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SIA 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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Allies conclude Spears of Victory air power exercise in Saudi Arabia
The annual Saudi Arabian-hosted Spears of Victory exercise drew to a close on 15 February, with the activity having involved more than 60 aircraft from nine nations.
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Modernised airlift capacity boosts Southeast Asian militaries
Southeast Asian air forces are gradually recapitalising their tactical transport capabilities, amid a growing requirement to move personnel and equipment across broad geographies.
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C-130J in RNZAF livery breaks cover in Georgia
The Royal New Zealand Air Force’s first of five new Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transports has emerged from the paint shop.
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Former Batik Malaysia chief Chandran returns to the helm
Batik Air Malaysia has reappointed its former CEO Chandran Rama Muthy to helm the carrier.
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Australian watchdog flags ‘persistently high’ cancellations as recovery stabilises
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has singled out domestic airline service reliability as a “significant concern”, noting that cancellations and delays remain “persistently high” even as traffic recovery stabilises and airfares decline.
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Thai Airways to order at least 45 Boeing jets
Thai Airways International is set to order 45 Boeing aircraft for long-term fleet renewal, with the deal expected to be firmed up in the coming days at the Singapore air show.