Singapore Air Show 2018

celebrate the launch of the Airbus A321 passenger-to-freighter airliner conversion program. Photo: Mark Wagner
Feb 7, 2018 - 1:00 AM
EFW Launches A321P2F with Order from Vallair
ST Aero-Airbus joint venture to deliver first airplane by end of 2019.

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Feb 7, 2018 - 3:15 AM
Royal Flying Doctor Service Orders King Airs
The Australian RFDS has placed an order for two modified Beechcraft King Air 350 cargo aircraft.
Wing Loong II
Feb 7, 2018 - 3:13 AM
Chinese UAVs Appear at Singapore Show
First flight of a larger design is expected soon.
N219 twin-turboprop
Feb 7, 2018 - 2:52 AM
Indonesia's PTDI Announces Progress on N219
Second prototype to join flight-test program soon.
two men signing at a table
Feb 7, 2018 - 1:00 AM
Rockwell Collins Scores Regional Successes
Rockwell Collins has landed important deals in the Asia-Pacific region, while its products continue to improve airline and airport efficiency
F-15SG
Feb 6, 2018 - 9:59 PM
Singapore President Unveils RSAF50 F-15SG
Sky-blue livery pays tribute to those who defend the Lion City's skies.
KC-390
Feb 6, 2018 - 12:18 AM
Embraer Lands KC-390 Interest for Leasing Deals
Embraer has received a Letter of Interest for six KC-390 transports, to be acquired by a company that aims to lease them out to air arms.
Feb 6, 2018 (All day)
Esterline's Helicopter Demonstrator Makes Singapore Debut
Unit incorporates company's extensive range of core avionics solutions; helicopter simulator transportable dome also on display
Feb 5, 2018 - 10:00 PM
Twin Otter Racks Up Hours and Sales
Viking Air, which has now sold Twin Otters in 30 countries, has seen strong interest in the type in the Asia-Pacific region.
UPS airplane
Feb 5, 2018 - 10:00 PM
Boeing Inks 747-8F Order, Sees Strong Cargo Market
The conversion of an option for 14 747 freighters into a firm order by UPS, pushes, Boeing's cargo carrier backlog to more than 100.
Sukhoi’s Superjet 100 regional jet. Photo: Mark Wagner
Feb 5, 2018 - 10:00 PM
Sukhoi Shows Off "Saberlets" on Superjet 100
New wingtip devices are designed to cut fuel burn by as much as 3 percent.
May 10, 2018
Spotlight on the New Cessna Citation Longitude

Textron Aviation is now in full production of its new super midsize Citation Longitude, and the company expects FAA certification any day now. Once certified, the aircraft will be the company’s largest to reach market to date, pending development of the now-suspended Hemisphere program.

Textron recently flew one of the Longitude test aircraft 31,000 nautical miles on tour around the globe. While it was in Singapore, we had the chance to check it out and talk to Rosa Lee Argotsinger, director of aftermarket sales, about what this new business jet brings to the market.

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Feb 4, 2018 (All day)
HNA Group IFE Deal Boosts Thales In Asia-Pacific
Supplier will equip 59 Airbus aircraft, adding to HNA installations
Feb 3, 2018 - 11:19 PM
SR Technics Malaysia Adds CAAC Approval
Component specialist can now serve Chinese customers.
Feb 3, 2018 - 10:59 PM
Lifetime Component Support For AirAsia X A330s
Deal extends decade-long agreement with AFI KLM E&M
Feb 3, 2018 - 10:20 PM
Boeing Services Integration Benefitting PBL Business
Lessons learned from commercial analytics transferring to defense customers.
airplane flying
Feb 3, 2018 - 10:00 PM
Flight Tests To Resume on Airbus BLADE Project
The project aims to demonstrate the potential for commercial application of laminar wings for airliners.
drone
Feb 3, 2018 - 10:00 PM
ScanEagle UAS Offers New Capabilities
System has proved its usefulness in a range of applications around the region.
cockpit
Feb 3, 2018 - 8:39 PM
Asia Airline Growth is Boon for Training Companies
Simulator centres are sprouting around Singapore and across the Asia-Pacific region.
Feb 3, 2018 - 8:00 PM
Fighter Quandary Bugs New Chinese Carriers
China needs a new carrier-capable fighter but is unlikely to be able to develop a viable one any time soon.
Feb 3, 2018 - 8:00 PM
MBDA To Show New Munitions in Singapore
The company sees significant growth potential in the Asia-Pacific market.
Feb 3, 2018 - 7:00 PM
Airline Yields Still Sagging in Fast Growing Asia-Pacific
While OEMs take long view on growth, airlines struggle to turn a profit