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Photo gallery from the Singapore air show 2020

All the best photos from the static and flying display at the Singapore air show 2020

Boeing sees P-8’s new capabilities expanding international market

2020-02-13T17:07:00+00:00

Boeing believes possible upgrades to its P-8 maritime patrol aircraft, including the integration of new anti-ship cruise missiles, bombs, sea mines and decoys, among other payloads, could help it increase international sales potential.

For F-22 and F-35 demo pilots, aggressive manoeuvres are just part of the job

2020-02-13T07:20:00+00:00

For US Marine Corps (USMC) F-35B demo pilot Captain Taylor Zehrung, and US Air Force (USAF) F-22 demo pilot Major Joshua Gunderson, aggressive flight manoeuvres, such as the ones displayed at the Singapore air show, are just part of the everyday job of combat aviation.

Aviage Systems talks talent, growth and diversification

2020-02-13T07:03:00+00:00

Aviage Systems is known as the provider of avionics to Chinese airframer Comac’s C919 narrowbody programme, but is intent on expanding its scope of business.

Airbus Helicopters still chasing trio of Indian contracts

2020-02-12T12:34:00+00:00

Airbus Helicopters is still hunting for orders from the Indian military which, if successful, could see multiple new production lines established in the country.

New Boeing Global Services chief focuses on 737 Max, not $50 billion revenue goal

2020-02-12T09:34:00+00:00

The new head of Boeing Global Services (BGS) faces the critically important task of keeping his business, which is key to Boeing’s growth, on track and growing amid turmoil caused by the 737 Max grounding.

Lessor Avation orders two more ATR 72s for placement with US-Bangla

2020-02-12T09:26:00+00:00

Singapore lessor Avation has converted purchase rights on two ATR 72-600s into firm orders and will place the turboprops with US-Bangla Airlines on lease later this year.

Airbus studies blended-wing airliner designs to slash fuel burn

2020-02-11T05:46:00+00:00By Garrett Reim and Singapore

The company test flew a sub-scale blended-wing model aircraft in central France for the first time in June 2019 to improve its knowledge of the advanced fly-by-wire technology that would be needed to control such aircraft, it says at the Singapore air show on 11 February.

Airbus Defence & Space and Singapore to collaborate on automatic aerial refueling

Airbus Defence & Space and Singapore will collaborate on the development, certification and implementation of an automatic aerial refueling capability for the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT).

ST Engineering Aerospace chief talks sustainability

ST Engineering’s aerospace unit is looking to up its sustainability efforts in its operations.

Super Hornet to undergo ski-jump launches

Boeing has confirmed plans to conduct ski-jump take-off tests with the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet during the first quarter of 2020.

Airbus and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore explore urban air mobility solutions

Airbus and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore urban air mobility solutions in Singapore.

Boeing mulls F-15EX offer to India

Boeing is contemplating pitching the F-15EX to New Delhi for one of the country’s long-running fighter procurements - a contest in which its F/A-18E/F is already competing.

Airbus on course for $10 billion revenues from services sector by 2030

Manufacturer aims drive business through organic growth and partnerships

Airbus aims to tackle A380 reconfiguration costs with Singapore MRO

SIA joint venture carries out first cabin retrofitss

Bell spins up 412EPX alongside partner Subaru

Bell may have pulled out of the Singapore air show, but regional partner Subaru is still present, alongside their newest product, the 412EPX

Boeing markets T-7 trainer in Asia, as it eyes first export deal

Boeing is pitching its T-7 to Asian militaries for the first time at the Singapore air show, as it seeks a first export deal for the advanced jet trainer.

Singapore’s aerospace industry gets $360m investment

Singapore’s aerospace industry will see inward investment of S$500 million ($360 million) over the next five years as global firms strengthen their presence in the city state.

Thailand picks H135 helicopters for training mission

Airbus Helicopters has secured a six-unit order for H135 trainers from the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), while it also eyes further co-operation with the Malaysian military.

Curtiss-Wright and Honeywell showcase EASA-compliant Fortress flight recorders

Aerospace company Curtiss-Wright is using the Singapore show to pitch a new-generation flight recorder that can collect 25h of cockpit audio, meeting a mandate for commercial aircraft set to take effect in 2021.

FAA administrator details the steps to ungrounding of 737 Max

Adiministration awaits proposals from Boeing ahead of scheduling test flight

US Air Force wants commoditised F-16 for easier Foreign Military Sales

The US Air Force wants to develop a commoditised Lockheed Martin F-16 to make it easier for US allies and foreign partners to buy the combat aircraft.

Moog builds on benefits of SureFly acquisition

Flight controls specialist Moog is at Singapore fresh from the December acquisition of eVTOL aircraft developer SureFly.

IAI promotes Heron Mk II for Asian customers

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has launched its Heron Mk II unmanned air vehicle with a full-scale mock-up in the Singapore air show static park.

AeroVironment sees first foreign sale of Switchblade loitering munition this year

AeroVironment is displaying its Switchblade loitering munition at the Singapore air show as it aims to receive its first Foreign Military Sales order for the weapon in 2020.

JAL looks to May launch of long-haul, low-cost carrier Zipair

Executives from Boeing, Japan Airlines and long-haul, low-cost offshoot Zipair are talking up the new carrier’s pending launch of passenger flights.

Pratt & Whitney to power Tigerair Taiwan A320neo fleet

Taiwanese low-cost carrier Tigerair Taiwan has selected Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines to power the 15 new Airbus A320neos it has on order.

Airbus expects A321XLR to 'safely exceed' 1,000 orders

Strong sales since last year’s launch underline new variant’s popularity, says manufacturer

Euramec develops A320 training device by upcycling cockpits

Belgian specialist to use nose section to create flightdeck simulators

Dassault debuts Falcon 6X mock-up in Asia-Pacific

As Dassault pushes ahead with its Falcon 6X programme, the airframer has given a Singapore air show visitors a peek inside the long-range twin’s spacious interior, bringing a cabin mock-up to the show.

Boeing head of sales still discounts narrowbodies as mid-market answer

Boeing’s head of sales still insists narrowbody aircraft lack sufficient comfort for operating medium-haul “mid-market” flights – an assertion seemingly opposing speculation the company may shelve a widebody development project in favour of a narrowbody.

Airbus evaluates coronavirus production impact as Tianjin stays shut

Output from Airbus’s Chinese narrowbody assembly line in Tianjin remains suspended amid the coronavirus outbreak, as the manufacturer evaluates the situation and potential impact on other production sites.

Farnborough hosts Airline Leaders Summit

The Farnborough International Air Show and FlightGlobal are teaming up for the 2020 edition of the biennial event to host the Airline Leaders Summit, which will take place on the morning of 20 July, the opening day of the show.

Lessor BBAM orders trio of Boeing Converted Freighters

Aircraft lessor BBAM has ordered three 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters, the US airframer has disclosed.

Blackshape outlines trainer ambitions with Singapore debut

Italy’s Blackshape may be small but it is already making waves with its Gabriel and ISP light aircraft, which are making their Singapore air show debuts on the static display.

Thailand shows off upgraded F-5TH fighters

A modernised version of the venerable Northrop F-5 has made its debut at this year’s Singapore show, with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) displaying a pair of aircraft upgraded to the new TH standard.

PNG unveiled as launch customer for STOL variant of ATR 42-600

PNG Air has become a launch customer for the short take-off and landing version of the ATR 42-600.

Airbus studies blended-wing airliner designs to slash fuel burn

J-10A makes its Singapore debut

The Chengdu J-10A is making its debut appearance in Singapore’s skies at this year’s show, as part of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s (PLAAF’s) August 1st display team.

ST Engineering inks nacelle maintenance deal with Qantas

ST Engineering’s aerospace unit has signed a five-year nacelle maintenance contract with Qantas covering the carrier’s 75 Boeing 737-800 and 28 Airbus A330 fleets.

UMS Skeldar eyes regional opportunities, but ship integration a challenge

UMS Skeldar is in discussions with Asia-Pacific navies to sell its V-200 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned air vehicle, but the market is still developing, and integrating such a system onto a warship remains complicated.

USAF trials pre-positioning war materiel across Pacific region

Caught between a growing US government fiscal deficit and an expanding military threat from China, the US Pacific Air Forces is looking for inexpensive ways to pre-position war materiel on islands across the Pacific Ocean.

Mitsubishi Aircraft insists SpaceJet will be worth the wait

Mitsubishi Aircraft arrives at Singapore unfazed by fresh SpaceJet development delays, with an M100 cabin mockup taking center stage at its booth and talk of developing a larger “M200”.

Pratt & Whitney looks to double GTF capabilities in Singapore

A year after it began operations, Pratt & Whitney’s PW1000G-series overhaul line in Singapore is looking to ramp up its output.

Rolls-Royce starts building UltraFan blades

Parts production for the Rolls-Royce UltraFan demonstrator engine is under way, with the propulsion specialist now manufacturing the powerplant’s composite fan blades.

Korean Air picks PW1100G to power future A321neo fleet

Korean Air has selected Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines to power its fleet of up to 50 Airbus A321neos, the first of which is scheduled for delivery next year.

Rafael introduces new miniaturised EO/IR sensor

Israel’s Rafael has developed a new, lightweight electro-optical/infrared sensor for use aboard small UAVs.

ST Engineering to test unmanned shore-to-ship parcel deliveries

ST Engineering and maritime logistics provider Wilhelmsen Ships Service are teaming up to develop and trial shore-to-ship parcel deliveries in Singapore, using unmanned air vehicles on beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) misisons.

More conversion work confirmed for A321P2F cargo modification

Agreements signed with BBAM and Qantas for additional conversions

ST Engineering inks A320 MRO contract with North American carrier

ST Engineering’s aerospace unit has signed a three-year heavy maintenance contract with a major North American carrier.

Boeing completes first Airpower Teaming System UAV fuselage for RAAF

Boeing Australia has completed the major fuselage structure for the first Airpower Teaming System unmanned air vehicle ahead of a planned first flight later this year.

Outgoing AAPA chief cautions on coronavirus impact

Cash conservation will the priority of airline chiefs hit by the outbreak of novel coronvirus, although the longer term impact of the pandemic is harder to quantify, according to Andrew Herdman, the outgoing director general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines.

USAF looks to beef up Asia-Pacific partnerships

The US Air Force is placing a high priority on developing partnerships with regional air forces in the areas of procurement, training, and support.

Embraer keeps eyes on Asia-Pacific ‘prize’

Embraer is hunting for sales in the Asia-Pacific as it bids to take its “fair percentage” of future demand, but acknowledges a need to boost its brand across the region.

Australia approved to buy 200 Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles for F/A-18F Super Hornet

The US State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale of 200 Lockheed Martin Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASMs) for $990 million to Australia.

Photo gallery from the Singapore air show 2020

All the best photos from the static and flying display at the Singapore air show 2020

Singapore Airshow to go on amid heightened coronavirus alert level

The organiser of the Singapore Airshow, Experia Events, says that the show will proceed as planned from 11-16 February, with precautions in place, amid a heightened alert level in the country.

Boeing’s Tinseth upbeat on Southeast Asia as Max return eyed

Boeing continues to see Southeast Asia as a strong future growth area, particularly in single aisle jets, as it works to get the 737 Max back in the skies.

Singapore’s urban air mobility dreams take off

Against the backdrop of the iconic Marina Bay Sands in downtown Singapore, the aircraft took off, circling the Marina Bay area for two minutes, before landing.

For Singapore’s aerospace industry, innovation is its trump card

At Rolls-Royce’s sprawling facility in Singapore, the robots are feeling the heat — literally.

Steady as it goes in ASEAN civil helicopter market

Viewers of the film Crazy Rich Asians may get the sense that civilian helicopter operations in Southeast Asia are simple matter of ‘get in and go’. One scene depicts a trio of three (clearly digitized) VIP helicopters fly in close formation from Singapore to a container ship sailing in the ...

Singapore’s air force eyes long-term challenges

Airpower is fundamental to Singapore’s status as a sovereign nation. The tiny country, among the world’s most prosperous, utterly lacks strategic depth. It relies on foreign nations for its food and energy needs. Its economy is highly exposed to global trade. Yet for all its lack of landmass, Singapore’s geography ...