Chen Chuanren

Southeast Asia & China Correspondent, Air Transport World & Asia-Pacific Defense Correspondent, Aviation Week

Singapore

Summary

Chen Chuanren is the Southeast Asia and China Editor for Aviation Week's Air Transport World magazine and the Asia-Pacific Defense Correspondent for Aviation Week.

Prior to joining the Aviation Week team in 2017, Chuanren was a regular serviceman in the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Air Defense and Operations Command. He now serves the RSAF Air Force Information Center as a reservist. He holds a Bachelor of Mass Communications as well as a Diploma in Mechatronics (Aerospace).

Articles

By Chen Chuanren
Japan seeks record ¥8.9 trillion defense budget, emphasizing AI, standoff weapons, hypersonics and layered air defenses.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
Singapore will receive F-35Bs for U.S. training in 2026 before establishing its first local F-35A presence in 2029.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
China’s state-owned airlines face mounting losses from fuel costs, while Spring Airlines stays profitable through efficiency and cost controls.
Airports & Networks