Chad is the editor of AINalerts, AIN's daily business aviation newsletter, and is also the news editor at AIN Media Group.&nbsp;He has been writing about aviation, with an emphasis on business aviation, since 1994. Chad started his writing career at The Avion,&nbsp;the&nbsp;student newspaper at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, serving as editor-in-chief before graduating with a bachelor's in aeronautical science. After a stint as managing editor at Professional Pilot&nbsp;magazine, he joined&nbsp;AIN in late 1998. Chad holds a commercial pilot certificated with instrument and multi-engine ratings, and he also is a CFI/CFII. He lives and works from his home in Venice, Florida.

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RTX signed three deals with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) on Tuesday morning at the Singapore Airshow, building on a 55-year relationship between the two entities and marking some $139 million in additional investment in the country by RTX’s Collins and Pratt &amp; Whitney divisions. The memoranda of understanding build on an agreement inked in July at the Paris Air Show and underscore RTX’s confidence in Singapore as a strategic hub for aerospace manufacturing, MRO, and engineering capabilities.
Under the latest arrangement, Collins will introduce new MRO capabilities in Singapore to reduce turnaround times for electrical power systems and environmental and airframe control systems. Specifically, this expansion includes MRO services for Boeing 777X integrated drive generators, and—for the 787—controllers for engine starters, cabin air compressors, and auxiliary power units, as well as cooling systems capabilities covering pumps and controllers. All of these new capabilities are expected to be fully operational in 2030.
The new agreements with Pratt &amp; Whitney enhance Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine MRO and manufacturing capabilities in Singapore. Regarding the former, the company is adding the ability to service the GTF engine fan drive gear system at its Seletar facility, leveraging automation and artificial intelligence technologies to further shrink turnaround times.
To support global production demand, Pratt &amp; Whitney will expand hot-section coating capability at its operations in Tuas, on the west side of Singapore. As part of this project, the company will enlarge its Tuas facility footprint by 25% and establish OEM-standard engineering expertise. The coating enhances the durability of GTF hot-section parts.
“With more than 4,300 employees across 12 facilities, RTX is Singapore’s largest foreign aerospace and defense employer,” noted Chris Haave, v-p of international operations and global government relations at RTX. “These new MOUs…reflect our continued commitment to Singapore as a strategic hub for developing next-generation aerospace technologies. Together with EDB’s strong support, we are investing in capabilities that will support our customers in the region, creating high-value jobs and aligning with the nation’s ambition to remain a global leader in aerospace.”

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