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Commitment to provide sustainable and affordable regional mobility - ATR at Singapore Airshow

During Singapore Airshow 2022 ATR has once again demonstrated its commitment to bringing the higher edge of technology to the regional aviation market whilst making air services ever more sustainable, reliable, and affordable. Asia Pacific is ATR’s largest market accounting for more...

Safran and ST Engineering to study and advance the use of SAF in helicopter engines

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 a...


Liebherr to provide Tigerair Taiwan A320neo component support

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...

Seletar Aerospace Park to support advanced air mobility growth

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...

ST Engineering, Sumitomo and Skyports join forces to use unmanned aircraft for heavy lift shore-to-ship parcel delivery

ST Engineering, Sumitomo Corporation and Skyports announced the formation of a consortium to provide Unmanned Aircraft (UA) services for heavy-lift shore-to-ship parcel delivery in Singapore. Each consortium member will exploit their respective operational and technological capabilities to expand the use of autonomous UA for the deliveries of maritime essentials to vessels at anchorage....

Singapore Airshow 2022 - spotlight sustainability and catalyse recovery for aviation Industry

Singapore Airshow 2022 kicks off with strong optimism for industry recovery and a focus on sustainability. The biennial event will see aviation’s finest gather from all around the world at the Changi Exhibition Centre from 15 to 18 February. This eighth edition will see more than 13,000 trade attendees and almost 600 participating companies from more than 39 countries/regions; representing m...

Singapore Airshow 2022 - ATR connects Asia Pacific sustainably and affordably

Leading regional aircraft manufacturer ATR will be showcasing its latest aircraft technologies at the Singapore Airshow 2022. ATR has recently launched a new engine variant that in the coming months will become standard on ATR 42 and 72 aircraft. The PW127XT will bring down fuel burn and engine maintenance costs even further – respectively by 3% and 20% –, reinforcing ATR’s...

Promising resilience and growth of business aviation sector - return of MEBAA Show 2022

The MEBAA Show, the Middle East leading business aviation platform, is set to return to Dubai, taking place on 6 - 8 December 2022 at DWC Airport. The event will showcase the latest trends, insights, innovation and commercial opportunities shaping the future of business aviation and private flying in the Middle East and across the globe. A number of international companies have already s...

Singapore Airshow 2022 - Airbus to showcase its latest products and sustainable aerospace ambition

Airbus will be one of the largest exhibitors at the upcoming Singapore Airshow, showcasing its latest products, services and its commitment to sustainable aerospace. Held every two years, this year’s show will take place from 15 to 18 February at the Changi Exhibition Centre.  Taking centre-stage during the flying display will be the long range A350-1000. It is the only clean sheet d...

Singapore Airshow 2022 - Boeing to highlight sustainability, technology and partnerships

At the Singapore Airshow this month Boeing will showcase its industry-leading portfolio of commercial, defense and support services by highlighting advanced systems and capabilities focused on safe and sustainable aerospace. Boeing's presence at the show will include its newest fuel-efficient widebody jet, the 777X, along with the company's offerings in maritime patrol aircraft,...

Expanding Dassault Falcon model line at Singapore Air Show

Get ready to Singapore Air Show - Dassault Aviation will exhibit the Falcon 8X long-range trijet and ultra-versatile Falcon 2000LXS. Dassault static display will present a full-scale mockup of Falcon 6X extra-widebody twin, soon to enter service. Singapore will also be an ideal opportunity for customers to appreciate the unique capabilities of the company’s revolutionary...

Ansys propels first flight by Air Race E Electric Race Plane

The Nordic Air Racing Team an official Air Race E team, successfully completed the world's first flight of an all-electric racing plane – the plane was designed and engineered with the help of Ansys simulation solutions. As the official simulation software partner of Air Race E, Ansys enables teams to overcome some of the key engineering challenges of fully elect...

The industry must attend event - AERO 2022

AERO is a trade show of global significance. This year's event is all about the relaunch after and with the pandemic. Exhibitors, visitors and journalists can't wait to meet again, exchange ideas and take a look at the many innovations in person. Preparations for AERO (April 27 - 30, 2022) in Friedrichshafen are in full swing. The number of registered exhibitors is already at an excelle...

AIR RACE World Championship goes with zero net carbon aviation fuel by Prometheus Fuels

Touchpoint Group Holdings announced that in a first for the global aviation industry, its AIR RACE subsidiary has agreed to terms with Prometheus Fuels to supply the championship series with zero net carbon aviation fuel. Pursuant to the terms, AIR RACE will use Prometheus zero net carbon aviation fuel to accelerate its goal to become a net zero emissions company by 2025. Prometheus Fuels...

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Air Charter Expo Regional Europe set for first appearance at AERO Friedrichshafen 2027

AERO 2027 (April 14–17) saw the formal announcement of Air Charter Expo Regional – Europe by show organisers The Air Charter Association and Business Air News, made during ACE26 at Lo...