Avolon announces that AirAsia, has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to lease a minimum of 100 VX4 eVTOL aircraft from Avolon. These eVTOL aircraft will allow AirAsia to further revolutionise air travel by providing advanced air mobility to a whole new range of passengers, transforming how we all connect more efficiently in our everyday lives. In addition to the eVTOL...
Since 2020 FAI Air Ambulance has saved 225 covid patients. Most of these patients have been isolated with the EpiShuttle. Safe patient transport from outbreak hotspots to areas with intensive care units available has proven a critical factor when fighting a pandemic. Volker Lemke, Managing Director in FAI Air Ambulance, says that they investigated the market for single-unit isolation...
Safran Helicopter Engines and ST Engineering signed a Memorandum of Understanding to study the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in helicopter engines, with the objective of assisting helicopter operators in their transition to the use of SAF. Under the MoU, Safran Helicopter Engines and ST Engineering will offer their expertise in engine manufacturing and MRO to promote and help hel...
It has been nearly 40 years of Pratt & Whitney presence in the Asia-Pacific region powering customers in-region. The region is the fastest growing in the aviation industry with a forecasted demand of almost 8,000 new aircraft required over the next decade. When it comes to capacity, capability, sustainability and technology, Pratt & Whitney is investing now, and keeping an eye to...
Airbus has signed a Cooperation Agreement with Changi Airport Group, global industrial gases and engineering company Linde and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) to study the potential for a future hydrogen hub in the city state. The agreement was signed at the Singapore Airshow by Sabine Klauke, Airbus Chief Technical Officer, Han Kok Juan, Director-General o...
Etihad Cargo has launched Forever Home, to support not-for-profit live animal at risk transportation. The new policy enables the UAE’s national carrier to consider requests from bona fide rescue and animal welfare organisations for not-for-profit transportation of animals at risk. “Forever Home reflects Etihad Cargo’s desire to assist in the relocation of live anima...
Liebherr and Tigerair Taiwan have signed a long term customer service contract. Under this agreement, Liebherr-Aerospace will provide repair support services for a wide range of air conditioning and bleed systems components installed on 15 Airbus A320neo aircraft operated by the airline. Liebherr-Singapore, Liebherr-Aerospace’s dedicated service center for the Asia-Pacific region, will provi...
Rolls-Royce and the Luxaviation Group announced plans to collaborate on leading the development and deployment of Advanced Air Mobility. Rolls-Royce will provide electrification solutions, maintenance support services, and digital solutions for Luxaviation Group’s planned network of vertiports. Luxaviation already has a presence at over 120 VIP terminals across the world. Both...
New P2010 H3PS hybrid aircraft for the first time back on December 21st, 2021, at precisely 3:54 pm CET. It is a result of collaboration between Tecnam Aircraft, Rolls-Royce and Rotax specialized teams.The Permit to Fly was issued by ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority. The flight was performed by Tecnam’s Chief Experimental Test Pilot Lorenzo De Stefano, with Tecnam,...
Seletar Aerospace Park has been identified as a future Advanced Air Mobility hub with an enabling ecosystem for the industry. JTC, the masterplanner for Seletar Aerospace Park, and the Singapore Economic Development Board announced the signing of two Memorandums of Understanding with Skyports and Volocopter to explore ways the aerospace park can support the growth of the emergi...
In the next 20 year passenger traffic growth of 5.3% per annum and accelerated retirement of older less fuel efficient aircraft will see the Asia-Pacific region require 17,620 new passenger and freighter aircraft. Nearly 30% of these will replace older less fuel efficient models. In a region which is home to 55% of the world’s population, China, India and emerging economi...
ANA and Joby Aviation are forming a partnership that will see Japan’s largest airline join with Joby to bring aerial ridesharing services to Japan. Toyota Motor Corporation also joined the partnership, with the intention of exploring opportunities such as ground-based transportation. Joby is a California-based company developing an all-electric, five-seat aircraft that ca...
