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Air Charter Demand Sluggish, Avinode Says

Demand for charter flights looks set to fall from the rise enjoyed by the market last month, according to the latest
Aircraft

CJ4 on Final Approach for Certification

Cessna Aircraft has completed all certification testing of its new Citation CJ4 and is in the final stages of FAA type certification approvals, the company

Aviation User Fees Zapped from FY11 Budget

NBAA and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) were pleased to learn that the Obama Administration’s Fiscal Year 2011 federal budget propos
Engines

Lacking orders, Boeing poised to scrap 787-3 program

The Boeing 787-3 program appears all but dead after Boeing vice president of marketing Randy Tinseth yesterday expressed grave doubts about the market viab
Aircraft

Gates Gets Tough on JSF Waste as F-35 Chief Pays with His Job

Confirmation of the serious problems in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter development came yesterday when U.S.

T-50 and M-346 face off in Singapore trainer bid

Singapore’s choice of an advanced jet training system is due next month and could be crucial to the future export prospects of Italy’s M-346 Master and Kor
Aircraft

Cessna’s CJ4 now on final approach for certification

Cessna Aircraft has completed all certification testing on its new Citation CJ4 business jet and is in the final stages of U.S.
Aircraft

With fresh papers in hand, 7X set to take off in China

Dassault’s Falcon 7X business jet has received its type certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).

Stratech Aero launched to take on UAV market

Singapore-based Stratech Systems Ltd.

BCT System Tackles Worn-out Engine Parts

German company BCT is exhibiting its adaptive machining systems for the manufacture and overhaul of gas turbine engine components.

Malaysia to add AW139s for maritime SAR ops

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) will step up plans this year to expand its operations with the delivery of three new helicopters.

JetNet Unveils Evolution Upgrades

Aircraft research and information provider JetNet is displaying a series of enhancements to its Evolution software interface here at the Singapore Airshow.

Nova Orders Zonal Drying to Cut Fuel Burn

Sweden’s Nova Airlines has ordered zonal drying systems from humidity control specialist CTT System for installation on three Airbus A321s.
Engines

CFM in talks on new narrowbody turbofans

CFM International continues to work “on a daily basis” with Boeing and Airbus on new engine applications for the 737 and A320 families, according to Eric B

Elbit shows off ‘network in action’ systems

Elbit Systems (Stand N65) is showing a big-screen multimedia presentation here at Singapore entitled “Networking in Action.” The presentation features real
Aircraft

Flight-testing Europe's huge new turboprop

Before the long-delayed first flight of the A400M, the new airlifter’s TP400 turboprop was flown 18 times on a C-130 flight test bed (FTB) modified and flo

Pentagon official calls for more information sharing

A senior Pentagon official called for greater cooperation between the U.S.

Embraer chooses execjet trainer

Embraer has chosen FlightSafety International as the authorized training provider for its mid-light Legacy 450 and midsize Legacy 500 executive jets, the c

Middle East Airlines Signs for V2500 Support

Middle East Airlines (MEA) has placed a contract for International Aero Engines to support the V2500 engines that power its Airbus A320 fleet.

Lang Lang Hits the Right Note for Bombardier

Bombardier has named classical music star Lang Lang as one of its business-aircraft brand ambassadors.

India Issues 75-Aircraft Basic Trainer RFP

Potential bidders for a 75-aircraft Indian air force basic trainer requirement met this week for a pre-bid conference.

Lockheed Wins Sniper Orders from U.S., Saudi

Lockheed Martin announced another order for Sniper targeting pods from the U.S.

G250 Flight Testing Gathers Pace

The new G250 business jet that IAI builds in partnership with Gulfstream Aerospace is continuing the flight-test program that it started on Dec.

Taxibot Cleans Up the Towing Task

Under a memorandum of understanding signed at last June’s Paris airshow, IAI is working with Airbus to develop a semi-robotic tractor called Taxibot, which

IAI diversifies portfolio to shore up civil downturn

As was true of much of the industry, Israel Aerospace Industries saw a fairly steep dip in sales during 2009, largely due to a marked softening in demand o

CAAS and SIA Aspire To Reduce Emissions

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a joint agreement to join the Asia and Pacific Initiative to Redu
Aircraft

VIP Q400s To Be Outfitted by Field Aviation

Field Aviation (Stand Q97) has been selected to produce and install custom-designed aircraft interiors for two new Bombardier Q400 aircraft under a contrac

Selex Galileo Sets Sights on Asian Market

Selex Galileo (Stand J39) believes it can become a key player in defense electronics in Southeast Asia.
Aircraft

Viking Air Expands Twin Otter Production Plant

Viking Air (Stand Q93) has added a new 84,000-sq-ft facility at its Victoria, British Columbia location to support expanding operations for the Series 400
ATC

Collins follows silk road, finds riches here in Asia

Rockwell Collins (Stand U77) is truly in growth mode here in the Asia-Pacific region, where the company continues to invest in strategic alliances and proj