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Singapore Airshow 2018 Day 1

February 05, 2018

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New Name, New Man in Charge for Former Airbus Sensors Division

Feb 06, 2018

If a sign of being ready for a new challenge is volunteering to talk to the press before the end of your first day on the job, then Nathan Manzi is formidably well prepared.

Embraer Says E190-E2 Better Than Expected

Feb 06, 2018

Buoyed by better-than-expected performance results from flight tests, Embraer says it is just weeks away from finalizing certification of the E190-E2, the first of the company’s second-generation re-engined single-aisle airliners.

South Korea Defense Budget Is Threat-Driven

Feb 06, 2018

South Korea’s defense ministry wants a hefty increase in spending next year on weapons to face the missile and nuclear threat from North Korea.

Rafael Seeks Ex-Israel Production Partners

Feb 06, 2018

As Israel’s major weapon systems developer, Rafael has been a leading supplier of defense systems to customers in the Asia-Pacific region.

Elbit's Strategy in Asia-Pacific is Adaptation

Feb 06, 2018

As a global, multi-domestic company, Elbit Systems looks deeper at the individual nations in the Asia-Pacific region, their specific cultures, procurement policies and traditions.

KAI Proceeds With the LCH-LAH Helicopter

Feb 06, 2018

Korea Aerospace Industries’ LCH-LAH civil and military helicopter is on track for prototype assembly in 2018 following conclusion of the KAI program’s critical design review.

IAI's Record Backlog Enables Strategic Change

Feb 06, 2018

A major change recently implemented is the formation of a separate corporate group dedicated to commercial aviation activities.

Boeing Sets Sights on Southeast Asia Growth

Feb 06, 2018

Boeing is looking to springboard off its strong position in Singapore to dramatically increase its presence in Southeast Asia.

South Korean Marines Receive Surions

Feb 06, 2018

Deliveries of Korea Aerospace Industries Surion utility helicopters to the Republic of Korea Marine Corps have begun, as the service considers a further order for the type, this time for the attack role.

ATR Sees New Interest in Freight Sector

Feb 06, 2018

U.S. cargo specialist FedEx Express’s 2017 order for new-build ATR 72-600 freighters has ignited interest in the freight industry for both new and used cargo versions of the turboprop, the manufacturer says.

Boeing 777X On Track Despite Engine Test Slip

Feb 06, 2018

Boeing’s biggest year yet for the 777X, final assembly of the company’s future long range flagship, is starting on schedule for everything but the engines.

Japan Considers Standoff Missiles

Feb 06, 2018

The Japanese defense ministry is considering the acquisition of standoff air-to-surface missiles, a move that would radically change the country’s defense posture by introducing an ability to strike deep into enemy territory.

Tokyo Chooses Long-Ranging Aegis

Feb 06, 2018

A long-anticipated Japanese decision to acquire two U.S. Aegis Ashore systems will offer national coverage against North Korean ballistic missiles but, the government suggests, not until 2022 or 2023.

Japan Orders Boeing KC-46 Tanker

Feb 05, 2018

The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a US$279 million contract for Japan’s first KC-46 tanker, marking the type’s first international sale.

Rolls Unveils IntelligentEngine Digital Strategy

Feb 07, 2018

Rolls-Royce has launched the IntelligentEngine, an all-embracing digital strategy which the company says represents a paradigm shift in the way it designs, produces and supports propulsion systems.

Japan Answers North Korea with JSMs

Feb 05, 2018

Japan is arming its new F-35As with medium-range Joint Strike Missiles following North Korea’s most recent intercontinental ballistic missile test.

Japan Rethinks Military Management

Feb 05, 2018

Top officials are pushing for the acquisition of the Boeing EA-18G Growler as an electronic attack aircraft, according to published reports.

MTU Postures for Steady Growth

Feb 06, 2018

Engine manufacturer MTU expects to see up to a 30% growth in revenues from its commercial powerplant business in 2018.

CFM Targets 2018 Delivery Catch-Up

Feb 06, 2018

CFM International says it aims to close a four- to five-week gap between planned and actual powerplant deliveries to Airbus and Boeing by the end of 2018.

Singapore, Airbus to Test Drone Delivery

Feb 06, 2018

Airbus Helicopters prepares to launch a drone-based urban package-delivery trial service developed with partners in Singapore.

Japan Begins F-35 Deployment

Feb 06, 2018

Japan has for the first time deployed a Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning to an operational base, dispatching one of its planned fleet of 42 aircraft to Misawa at the northern end of Honshu.

Gulfstream Debuts G500, G600 At Singapore Airshow

Feb 06, 2018

Gulfstream Aerospace has brought its flight-test G500 and G600 jets to this year’s Singapore Airshow, marking the Asia debut of the new types.

HondaJet Expands to China

Feb 06, 2018

Honda Aircraft’s Honsan General Aviation affiliate has opened a sales and service facility at the business jet terminal being constructed in Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou, China.

Korean Air Takes Its First CSeries

Feb 02, 2018

Korean Air is adding Bombardier CS300s to its narrowbody fleet, and is also retiring more of its 747-400 passenger and freighter aircraft as new widebodies arrive.

Superjet 100 Sports Its Saberlets in Singapore

Feb 06, 2018

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company has brought a test aircraft with new horizontal wingtips dubbed saberlets that began flight test in December.

CSeries U.S. Assembly Line Still Planned

Feb 01, 2018

The U.S. International Trade Commission’s turning down Boeing’s charge of price-dumping by Bombardier in its April 2016 sale of CSeries airliners to Delta Air Lines is seen as a major blow to the U.S. manufacturer.

MRJ Flying With Pratt Power

Feb 06, 2018

Four MRJ regional jets have logged more than 1,500 hr. aloft – half of the planned flight testing of the PW1200G geared turbofan-powered plane.

Top U.S. Diplomat In Singapore To Promote ‘Buy America’

Feb 06, 2018

The U.S. State Department has sent its senior diplomat in charge of foreign military sales to the Singapore Airshow as part of President Donald Trump’s push to get more U.S. allies and partners to buy U.S. arms.

Honeywell Develops ‘The Connected Airplane’

Feb 06, 2018

Honeywell Aerospace is developing ways to make flying the crowded skies more efficient and even safer, as growth of air transport in Asia-Pacific and China outpaces the rest of the world.

Leonardo Turns Helicopter Focus to Southeast Asia

Feb 06, 2018

Leonardo is looking to further strengthen its commercial helicopter presence in Southeast Asia.

Asia Fuels Secondo Mona Export Success

Feb 06, 2018

Italian fuel system experts Secondo Mona has carved itself a niche in the Asian aerospace market.

Brunei Black Hawk Sim Seeks Foreign Customer

Feb 06, 2018

The CAE Brunei multi-purpose training center will be cheaper and nearer to other Asia-Pacific operators of the Black Hawks, providing an immersive training experience for a full range of pilot training requirements.

Singapore Attracts Flurry of Investments

Feb 06, 2018

Singapore continues to do well attracting investment from the global aerospace industry, and many of the new investments coming in are in partnership with Singapore government-linked companies, such as SIA Engineering.

Singapore Upgrading Apache Fleet

Feb 06, 2018

Singapore is upgrading its Boeing AH-64D Apache attack helicopters with new mission systems, apparently as a midlife update for the type.

Singapore’s Heron UAV Fully Operational

Feb 06, 2018

Singapore has declared its IAI/Israel Aerospace Industries Heron unmanned aircraft fully operational, five years after the delivery of the system.

Ameco Primes For Asian-Pacific Next-Gen Growth

Feb 06, 2018

Ameco, the Sino-German joint venture repair MRO giant, has announced plans to add capabilities for a new generation of twin- and single-aisle airliners, engines and business jets.

China Commits to Becoming Global Power

Feb 06, 2018

Even though GDP growth is expected to remain flat in 2018, the military will need more money to meet Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping’s desire to create a “modernized” military by 2035 and a “world-class” force by 2050.

Thales Highlights Integrated Aviation Cybersecurity

Feb 06, 2018

Thales is keen to emphasize the importance of integrating cybersecurity thinking across all parts of the aviation ecosystem - civil and military, in the air or on the ground.

New Capabilities Boost General Atomics' Asia-Pacific Drone Hopes

Feb 06, 2018

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is bullish on future prospects for the Asia-Pacific region.

ST Engineering – New Ways With New Technology

Feb 06, 2018

ST Engineering and its Aerospace subsidiary are flying the banner for farsighted innovation at the Singapore Airshow.

P&W Launches Singapore A380 Engine MRO Capability

Feb 06, 2018

Pratt & Whitney Eagle Services Asia is expanding capabilities by launching full maintenance, repair and overhaul services in Singapore for the Engine Alliance GP7200.

Singapore Invests in Aerospace

Feb 06, 2018

The Singapore Economic Development Board presents an opportunity to sell Singapore to the aerospace world, with its message to visitors: Singapore is a prime location for aerospace companies.

Seletar Airport Prepares for Turboprop Service

Feb 06, 2018

Singapore’s Seletar Airport business aviation hub is about to become a dual-use airport with the introduction of commercial turboprop aircraft.

Bell Helicopter to Triple Fleet in China

Feb 06, 2018

Bell Helicopter sees China as the brightest spot in its Asian universe. A recent burst of orders there will likely triple its in-country fleet from 120 today to nearly 400 over the next few years.

Bell’s Singapore Center at Hub of Growing Fleet

Feb 06, 2018

A key element to Bell Helicopter’s growing success in China and Asia Pacific is a robust customer support operation based in its Singapore maintenance and training center.

Collins Scores First With China Low-viz Takeoff

Feb 06, 2018

A Shandong Airlines Boeing 737-800 equipped with a Rockwell Collins head-up guidance system became the first commercial flight in China to conduct a low visibility takeoff with a runway visual range below 150 meters.

Russian Helicopters to Export 7 Ka-32A11BCs in 2018

Feb 06, 2018

Russian Helicopters will deliver seven multi-role Ka-32A11BC helicopters to foreign customers in 2018.

Singapore Takes Delivery of New Seahawks

Feb 06, 2018

Singapore has taken delivery of two new Lockheed Martin S-70B Seahawks, from an unannounced order in 2013.

Airbus Debuts A350-1000 at Singapore Airshow

Feb 06, 2018

Airbus is confident the newly certified A350-1000 is in position to grab a large slice of the booming traffic growth in the Asia-Pacific market over the next 20 years.

Bigger and Busier: Airshow Takes Off Today

Feb 07, 2018

Fifty nations and regions are taking part in the Singapore Airshow, including 65 of the top 100 aerospace companies, amongst the 1,062 firms displaying their wares at this show.

Universal Aviation Singapore Earns IS-BAH Accreditation

Feb 06, 2018

Universal Aviation Singapore, based at Seletar Airport, has earned accreditation under the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling program.

A350-1000 Performance Boosts Market Hopes

Feb 06, 2018

Airbus is confident the newly-certified A350-1000, the biggest twinjet ever developed by the European manufacturer, is in pole position to grab a large slice of the booming traffic growth in the Asia-Pacific market over the next 20 years.

Boeing Unveils 737-7, Smallest MAX Variant

Feb 06, 2018

Boeing is preparing to begin flight tests of the third, and smallest member of the 737 MAX family, the 737-7, following the rollout of the first aircraft at its Renton factory in Washington on Feb 5.

Indonesia Shopping for Western Fighters

Feb 06, 2018

Indonesia is in talks with Western manufacturers about a possible fighter order and is considering the Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed Martin F-16V.

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