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 6, 2018 - 9:33 PM
Honda Aircraft Aims To Expand Asia Bizjet Interest
The Japanese aircraft manufacturer sees plenty of opportunity for sales of the HondaJet in Asia.
Feb 6, 2018 - 8:30 PM
China Builds Military Power In The South China Sea
Four surrounding countries dispute Chinese sovereignty over a huge and important maritime area.
Boeing P-8A Poseidon
Feb 6, 2018 - 8:20 PM
Maritime Patrollers Take Center Stage
With submarine capability growing in the Asia-Pacific and, as maritime traffic increases, the need for MPAs has increased significantly.
Feb 6, 2018 - 7:51 PM
Elettronica Remains Present and Relevant in Asia
Italian company makes its pitch for expanding coverage
armed Black Hawk
Feb 6, 2018 - 7:44 PM
Armed Black Hawk Completes Qualification
Sikorsky's integrated weaponization solution for the S-70i/UH-60M Black Hawk is now qualified for operation. The launch customer is the UAE.
Feb 6, 2018 - 7:31 PM
Boeing Bags $1B In Services Contracts
Mix of commercial, military contracts highlight new services opportunities.
Feb 6, 2018 - 7:00 PM
Aon Warns Asian Airlines Against Resorting to ‘Cheap Cover’
Aviation industry’s low margins mean higher risk from uninsured losses.
simulator
Feb 6, 2018 - 3:00 PM
Maritime Operations Drive Increasing Regional Training Needs
Canadia's CAE has a number of high-profile programs in the Asia-Pacific region, including a new training center in Brunei.
E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft from the Royal Australian Air Force, PHOTO MARK WAGNER
Feb 6, 2018 - 2:00 PM
The Singapore Debutante's Ball
A spectrum of military, civil and business aircraft on static display are making their first Singapore Airshow appearances
Feb 6, 2018 - 5:08 AM
Elbit Systems Aims to Field Cognitive Electronic Warfare
Israeli company has begun testing machine-learning algorithms to counter modern radar threats.