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).
The Australian Army has retired its Airbus Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters, ending nearly 20 years of service marked by persistent reliability challenges.
Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited and A*STAR’s Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Center will jointly develop and deploy advanced aircraft MRO technologies.
North Korea on Sept. 20 tested what it described as a new type of hypersonic ballistic missile, as Pyongyang continues to expand its missile capabilities and domestic defense industry.