KLM UK Engineering Limited, a maintenance repair organisation of AFIKLM E&M Network in the United Kingdom, has implemented Nedap’s Luxon light management platform, allowing KLM UK Engineering Limited to manage its new hangar lighting online. The use of...
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Rolls-Royce and Thai Airways International sign testbed agreement
Rolls-Royce has announced an agreement with Thai Airways International to deliver further testbed capacity to support its Trent programme activity. Rolls-Royce will use THAI’s testbed at Don Mueang Airport to support its Trent XWB engine programme. THAI will...
Pratt & Whitney increases production at its first advanced manufacturing facility in Singapore
Pratt & Whitney has announced today an important increase in production at its first advanced manufacturing facility in Singapore in order to help with Pratt & Whitney's 2018 ramp-up of production. This facility is operated by P&W NGPF Manufacturing...
Hong Kong Airlines chooses Airbus’ FHS-TSP solution to cover its fleet of 21 A350s
Hong Kong Airlines has selected Airbus to provide Flight Hour Services – Tailored Support Package (FHS-TSP) for its fleet of 21 A350 XWBs. The FHS-TSP contract provides integrated and guaranteed services ranging from the supply and repair of components to the...
Bombardier foresees 2,050 new aircraft for Asia-Pacific by 2036
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft's 2017-2036 Market Forecast, covering the 60- to 150-seat segment, shows that the Asia-Pacific region, which Bombardier defines as Asia without Greater China, is forecasted to undergo impressive growth over the next 20 years. This region...
Boeing announces nearly $1 billion in services orders at Singapore Airshow
Boeing has announced services orders valued at more than $900 million at the Singapore Airshow. “Boeing is serious about helping customers optimize the performance of their fleets and reduce operational costs throughout the lifecycle,” said Stan Deal, president...
Boeing 737 MAX 10 Reaches Firm Configuration
Boeing's 737 MAX 10 has reached a major milestone as the MAX program completed firm configuration on the airplane. "The steps we've taken to reach this point ensure the MAX 10 will be the most efficient and profitable single-aisle airplane the market has ever...
Airbus’ open aviation data platform Skywise gains market traction
AirAsia, Asiana Airlines and Etihad Airways have become the first airlines to use full aircraft data and advanced predictive analytics on Airbus’ open aviation data platform Skywise, with each signing a premium subscription contract covering Skywise Predictive...
Satair and Cobham Aerospace Communications renew Asia-Pacific Middle-East distribution agreement
Satair and Cobham Aerospace Communications have renewed their distribution agreement across the Asia-Pacific region, including China and also extending into the Middle East. The agreement covers a range of aircraft intercommunications equipment including radio...
Satair and UTC Aerospace Systems sign long-term distribution deal for A300, A310 flight controls
At a signing ceremony at the Singapore Air Show, Satair and UTC Aerospace Systems celebrated a recent long-term distribution contract for primary and secondary flight controls for the Airbus A300, A300-600 and A310. The 10-year contract covers worldwide distribution...
Boeing Debuts First 737 MAX 7
Boeing has celebrated the debut of the first 737 MAX 7 at the company's Renton, Wash. factory. The MAX 7 is the third and newest member of Boeing's 737 MAX family to come down the assembly line. The jet is designed for up to 172 passengers and a maximum range...
Airbus releases Asia-Pacific region forecast
Airbus delivered 367 new aircraft to 50 operators across the Asia-Pacific region, either directly to airlines or via lessors. This accounted for over half of Airbus’ total deliveries worldwide (718 aircraft) during the year, reflecting the importance of the...