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Maintenance and Modifications
SIA Engineering Seeks Support Partnership With Thales
The Singapore Airlines subsidiary signed an agreement with the European aerospace group
Training and Workforce
FAA Approves Universal Technical Institute’s A&P Program
The new aviation mechanic program takes 18 months to complete
Environment
HAI Promotes SAF Use at Heli-Expo 2024
Rotorcraft arriving in Anaheim for annual helicopter convention can fill up on SAF at the staging area
Avionics
GFC 600H Autopilot Now Available in IFR Configuration
The Leonardo A109 Trekker is the first helicopter approved for the IFR autopilot
Training and Workforce
Bristow UK Pilots Plan Two-Day Strikes Starting March 3
The helicopter operator's pilots bemoan lack of contract progress
Environment
Singapore Airshow Spotlights the Road to Net Zero
SAF remains the crux of sustainability efforts
Aircraft
Updated L-410NG Turbolet Lands at the Singapore Airshow
The L-410NG is a modern version of a Czech classic
Maintenance and Modifications
SAESL Plans $180 Million Expansion
Expansion will boost the engine MRO provider's capacity by 40 percent
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Latest Elbit Hermes UAV Sparks to Life
Hermes 650 multirole UAV boasts a 24-hour endurance
Training and Workforce
Royal Aeronautical Society Appoints New Head of Singapore Branch
Paul Ashcroft is senior v-p of Asia-Pacific for aviation asset group AerFin
Aircraft
Singapore Aerial Display Returns with Full Force
Singapore Airshow 2024 draws most flying teams in its history
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Expands Cost-Per-Hour Program to Defense Business
Bombardier continues to build on its special mission portfolio
Rotorcraft
Airbus Displays Innovation in Twin and Single Helicopters
A corporate version of the H130 and a mockup of the H145 are on show in Singapore
Airlines
Textron’s Cessna SkyCourier Passenger Variant Set To Enter Australia
Hinterland Aviation will operate the first SkyCourier passenger variant in Australia
Engines
Pratt & Whitney Expands Singapore Activities
Expansion allows for an increase in GTF and PT6C MRO capacity
Aircraft
Chinese ARJ21 and C919 Airliners Go on Show
The ARJ21 and C919 are vying for orders in the Asia-Pacific region
Training and Workforce
Embraer and CAE launches E2 FFS in Singapore
The E-Jet E2 full flight simulator in Singapore is the first of its kind in Asia-Pacific.
Aircraft
China's Comac C919 Airliner Flies at Singapore Airshow
The narrowbody airliner is meant to compete with the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737.
Aircraft
Airbus A350-1000 Flight Test Aircraft Headed for GPS Signal Trials
Airbus is closely monitoring reports of GPS spoofing
Airlines
Silk Avia Receives First ATR 72-600 Regional Airliner
The delivery last week is the first of five twin turboprops
Charter & Fractional
FAI's Dubai Operation Wins Medical Escort Approval
Germany-based FAI Rent-a-jet operates 10 aircraft
Regulations and Government
Senate FAA Reauthorization Mandates Part 135 for All Air Tours
Alphabets urge rejection of costly new Part 135 provisions
Charter & Fractional
Scottsdale-based Charter Broker Set Jet Suddenly Folds
Clients are not expected to see refunds for future travel or booked flights
Safety
AAIB: AW189 Incident Crew Did Not Understand Its AFCS
An AFCS mismatch triggered an uncommanded yaw
Training and Workforce
Flight Training Fatal Accidents Drop 50 Percent
Study shows 20-year reduction in flight training fatal accidents
Avionics
Elliott Launches Citation XL/XLS Refurb with G5000 Upgrade
The XL/XLS Excellence Program offers new avionics, paint, and interior
Avionics
Blackcomb Helicopters Selects Foresight MX HUMS
The GPMS system will be installed on Blackcomb's Airbus and Bell helicopter fleets
ATC
Skyscape Selects Eve for Urban ATM in Japan
Skyscape becomes Eve’s first Urban ATM customer in Japan
Safety
Weaponized ATC Calls Threaten African Air Safety
Aircraft receive conflicting transmissions as Somalia and Somaliland fight over airspace control
