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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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