ATR announced the signature of a firm order for 10 ATR 72-600 with Avation PLC. Deliveries are scheduled between 2025 and 2028, showcasing Avation’s long-term vision and confidence in the relevance of ATR’s products to serve the regional aviation market. The agreement is further complemented by 24 purchase rights, extending until 2034. This order marks ano...
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has signed a De Havilland Component Solutions Program agreement to support its fleet of five Dash 8-400 aircraft. The DCS Program will provide Biman Bangladesh Airlines with comprehensive component MRO services and access to a strategically located spare part exchange pool. Leighton Storsley, De Havilland Canada Vice-President, Aftermarket and Business D...
RECARO Aircraft Seating was showcasing its award-winning CL3710 seat in the economy class cabin of the Starlux Airlines A330 aircraft at the upcoming Singapore Airshow, scheduled to take place from February 20-25, 2024. The CL3710 seat, known for its exceptional and ergonomic design, entered into service on the Starlux A350 in 2019 and was subsequently selected for the A330neo in 20...
ACH130 Aston Martin Edition from Airbus Corporate Helicopters is making its first appearance at the Singapore Airshow.The ACH130 Aston Martin Edition is the product of a highly fruitful collaboration featuring a range of interior and exterior designs created by Aston Martin and applied by skilled craftspeople at Airbus Helicopters, delighting helicopter owners and pilots who appreciate the pleasur...
Embraer and Scoot signed a contract for the Embraer Collaborative Inventory Planning, a tailored expendable spare parts inventory management program designed to assist customers reduce operational costs by optimizing inventory levels. The ECIP agreement, coupled with the Pool Program that Scoot has earlier signed for, will provide comprehensive support for Scoot’s incoming fleet of nine E190...
Australian commercial aircraft operator Microflite has ordered a second five-bladed H145 to support its growing training, commercial, utility, fire observation and rescue operations.Microflite is Airbus’ largest civil helicopter customer in Australia, currently operating an Airbus fleet of 20 rotorcraft ranging from single-engine H120, H125 and H130, to twin-engine H135 and H145. The op...
STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has placed a firm order for five all-new A350F freighters and three more A330neo widebody aircraft. STARLUX Airlines operates an all-Airbus passenger fleet that already includes the A350-900, A330neo and A321neo. The A350F will be operated by STARLUX Cargo on some of the world’s busiest cargo routes. Currently under development, the A350F can carry...
Asia-Pacific region continues to demonstrate robust economic growth and dynamic trade activities, Airbus forecasts demand for around 400 widebody freighters in the region, over the next 20 years, including new-builds and conversions. This represents more than 25% of global demand for 1,490 widebody freight aircraft in the above 40 tonne segment. Crawford Hamilton, Airbus Head o...
Gulfstream G700 surpassed 50 city-pair speed records en route to the Singapore Airshow. G700 achieved its 50th speed record on a carbon-neutral flight connecting Los Angeles to Nice, France, traveling 5,197 nautical miles/9,625 kilometers in 10 hours and 13 minutes at an average speed of Mach 0.90. The industry-leading aircraft then set its 51st speed record — also a carbon-neutral flig...
Honda Aircraft Company is set to introduce Certified Pre-owned program to the Asian market at Singapore Airshow. Honda Aircraft Company CPO comes with a rigorous 208-point inspection and a comprehensive maintenance process, ensuring unparalleled peace of mind, backed by an OEM-endorsed product. In addition, it promises direct interaction with Honda Aircraft’ experts throughou...
Eve Air Mobility and Yugo Global Industries have signed a MoU to study the potential for Urban Air Mobility and eVTOL flights in Southeast Asia. Together, Eve and Yugo will specifically focus on the potential infrastructure requirements to support eVTOL operations including regulations. The companies will also analyse service center and vertiport size and capabilitie...
Embraer and CAE officially inaugurated the Asia Pacific region first E-Jets E2 full flight simulator in Singapore. E-Jets E2 training is the latest program offered by the recently expanded Embraer CAE Training Services joint venture. The E2 training program will feature CAE competency-based training assessment courseware, interactive classroom instruction with the CAE...
