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Airbus mulls 10-abreast A350XWB for AirAsia

Airbus is studying 10-abreast seating for its A350WXB following interest from low-cost airlines including AirAsia, which has inquired a potential 25-aircra
Aircraft

First KC-767 delivered to Japan as U.S. KC-X decision comes due

Boeing delivered the first of four KC-767 Tankers to Japan yesterday, 15 months behind schedule.
Aircraft

Embraer C-390 would serve Asia well

Since April last year, when Embraer revealed that it is studying the possible development of a military transport aircraft, the world has awaited further n
Engines

First engine runs on Superjet 100 are imminent

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft hopes to make the first engine runs on its PowerJet SaM146-equipped Superjet 100 this week as it awaits authorization to begin flight
Engines

P&W defends GTF principle

Pratt & Whitney insists its geared turbofan (GTF) engine will have “fuel burn parity” with the competing open-rotor designs being studied by CFM Intern
Aircraft

Honeywell scores three airline deals

Honeywell will leave Singapore with agreements to place its equipment on three Asia Pacific airlines’ airplanes.
Aircraft

SABR takes X-band radar a step further

Northrop Grumman’s Aerospace Systems Division revealed here yesterday the latest in its growing active electronically steered antenna (AESA) radar family.
Aircraft

India’s fighter shootout has the world’s eye

The technical and technology transfer bids for one of the biggest-ever fighter deals of recent times are due for delivery in 11 days time.
Aircraft

Taiwan to modernize indigenous fighter

AIDC’s modernization program for the F-CK-1 Indigenous Defense Fighter (IDF)–also known as the Ching-kuo–is nearing the end of its latest development perio
Aircraft

Orders for Embraer E-Jets keep rolling in

Brazil’s Embraer announced an order here yesterday from U.S.
Aircraft

Big Friend; Little Friend

In World War II, Allied bombers and their escort fighters were called “big friends” and “little friends.” Here, an F-16 appears to be following the traditi
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Aircraft

Dassault doubles spares capacity

Dassault Falcon (Chalet CD41) is to open two new spare parts distribution centers, in Shanghai and Mumbai, for its business jets.
Aircraft

Aussie aerobats sparkle in the Changi skies

The Roulettes display team from Australia is providing a daily example of skilled flying in conditions that are sometimes quite demanding.
Aircraft

Saab inks multi-ship contract with Kingdom of Thailand

Following the signing of a contract by the Kingdom of Thailand for six fighters, Saab is celebrating the capture of its first Gripen customer in the region
Aircraft

Japan’s ANA mulls Mitsubishi MRJ

Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has confirmed its interest in the proposed Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) for its planned fleet expansion.
Aircraft

SIA serves as standard bearer for Airbus’ A380 megaliner

Many Singapore Air Show visitors are seeing the Airbus A380 paying for itself in commercial service for the first time as it lands and takes off here at Ch
Charter & Fractional

Skyjet hopes Olympics open doors

This year’s Olympic Games in Beijing could provide the catalyst for Chinese authorities to adopt a more user-friendly attitude toward business aviation, ac
Aircraft

Cessna crowing over its orders for 26 aircraft

Cessna Aircraft has received new orders for 26 single-engine aircraft from companies in the Asia Pacific region.Susi Air of Indonesia placed an
Aircraft

Composites or aluminum; the choice for OEMs

Cessna, Bombardier and Raytheon have taken fundamentally different approaches to their new business jet designs.
Aircraft

Britten-Norman soldiers on refurbing BN2B Islanders

The Britten-Norman Group (B-N) (Stand No.
Charter & Fractional

Indian firm joins VLJ parade

Very light jet pioneer Eclipse Aviation has sold 10 of the twin-turbofan aircraft to Indian charter operator Club One Air of New Delhi.
Aircraft

Boeing’s order book swells by 60 airplanes

Boeing announced new firm orders from two Indonesian airlines–ambitious low-fare 737 operator Lion Air and Garuda Indonesia–for a total of 60 airplanes.
Aircraft

AirAsia Opts for Rockwell Collins Avionics

AirAsia has selected a suite of Rockwell Collins avionics for 60 new Airbus A320s, with options for 40 more.
Charter & Fractional

BJets makes bizav’s A-list with $600m, 40-ship order

New business jet operator BJets launched its block charter, fractional and aircraft management services at the air show yesterday with a $600 million order
Aircraft

Boeing promises 787 ‘satisfaction’

Boeing has acknowledged its embarrassment over the effect of delays on customers in the Asia Pacific region and despite a characteristic refusal by some ex
Avionics

‘Entegra Plus’ Launch Near for Avidyne

Avidyne is close to launching components for a next-generation integrated avionics system that the company is hinting will feature ultra-high-resolution gl
Charter & Fractional

BJets Launches India Frax, Charter Service

At the Singapore Airshow today, new business jet operator BJets launched its block charter, fractional and aircraft management service with a massive $600
Charter & Fractional

Club328 Cuts 328Jet, Premier Is, 14 Pilots

London Biggin Hill Airport-based charter firm PlaneChartering, owner of the loss-making Club328 brand, has disbanded its Fairchild Dornier 328Jet and Hawke