Content Archive: February 2026

Aircraft

Textron Aviation: Biz Aircraft Demand Remains Strong in Asia

Company’s turboprops and jets are selling well in region
Citation Latitude
Training and Workforce

Cebu Pacific Extends Pilot Training Agreement with CAE

CAE trains pilots for the Philippines carrier's Airbus and ATR fleets
CAE A320 cockpit
Maintenance and Modifications

RTX Pledges $139 Million for MRO Investments in Singapore

Collins and Pratt & Whitney ink deals with Singapore Economic Development Board
RTX signing Siingapore 2026
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Full Speed Ahead for Collaborative Combat Ghost Bat

In 2028 Australia will become the first country with an operational collaborative combat aircraft capability
MQ-28A
ATC

Thales, Aireon Team To Improve Air Traffic Flows in Asia-Pacific

Companies providing free optimization tool to air navigation service providers in region
Thales air traffic management optimization tool
Maintenance and Modifications

Airbus Helicopters Boosts Asia-Pacific Parts Availability

New logistics hub uses automated vertical lift modules
Airbus Helicopters Singapore logistics hub
Maintenance and Modifications

ST Engineering and Honeywell Team for Defense Modernization

The two companies may establish an MRO center for Honeywell avionics
Avionics

Honeywell Expands IntuVue RDR-7000 Radar Capabilities

Technology extended to enable ground-based detection
Honeywell radar against blank background
Aircraft

Embraer C-390 Building Momentum in Asia

Fleet modernization presents opportunity for 180 new aircraft in the next two decades
Embraer KC-390 at Singapore Airshow 2026
Rotorcraft

Indian Air Force Sarang Helicopter Display Team Flies at Singapore Airshow

Sarang translates to Peacock, which is reflected in the livery on the helicopters.
Four helicopters in formation from Sarang Indian Air Force display team