Chen Chuanren is the Southeast Asia and China Editor for the Aviation Week Network’s (AWN) Air Transport World (ATW) and the Asia-Pacific Defense Correspondent for AWN, joining the team in 2017.
Prior joining AWN, Chuanren was a regular serviceman in the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Air Defense and Operations Command. He now serves the RSAF Air Force Information Center as a reservist. He holds a Bachelor of Mass Communications as well as a Diploma in Mechatronics (Aerospace).
Singapore LCC Scoot has converted its first Airbus A320ceo specifically for cargo charter flights as it seeks alternate revenue streams during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Starting Sept. 1, Singapore will allow general travel from Brunei and New Zealand, lifting quarantine requirements for arrivals from those two countries at the island-state.
Airport technology manufacturer SITA has deployed its most comprehensive biometric project to date at Beijing Capital International (PEK), allowing a fully automated counter-to-aircraft experience supported by facial recognition technology.
