Britain’s GKN saw a tough 2017 by rejecting an unsolicited takeover bid. But GKN also announced a new corporate split, turnaround effort and permanent CEO.
Singapore’s new maritime patrollers are likely to be fitted with a more robust anti-submarine warfare capability as Southeast Asia sees a proliferation of underwater forces.
The U.S. Navy is almost done qualifying the Boeing P-8A Poseidon to receive fuel from the KC-135 aerial tanker, allowing the armed maritime patrol aircraft to fly nonstop for up to 18 hr.
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is extending the operational capability of its Heron and Heron TP UAVs, introducing fully automatic takeoff and landing from remote locations, without support of any infrastructure or ground support personnel.
The ST Engineering (STE) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) team won CAAS Aviation Challenge 1 and 2 programs by presenting a robotic and automation system that increases operational productivity and capacity at Changi Airport and Changi Airfreight Cargo Terminals, Singapore.
Bio-Nexus is introducing the E-Logbook (ELB) at this year’s Singapore Airshow. The ELB is a tablet computer that digitally captures preflight checks done by the pilots and communicates them to the line maintenance crews. It is part of the company’s Aero-Nexus line maintenance mobile, digital workflow. Using connected tablet computers loaded with the Aero-Nexus applications, the system tightens the control and processing of line maintenance, and increases reliability by reducing risks of human errors.
Singapore’s new maritime patrollers are likely to be fitted with a more robust anti-submarine warfare capability as Southeast Asia sees a proliferation of underwater forces.
Orolia has signed a 20-year agreement with Airbus Helicopters to continue its role as the supplier of emergency locator transmitter beacons as well as technical support for all civil and military Airbus helicopters.
The Philippine government is targeting business aviation as a potential driver of growth for the economy, especially in and around Clark and Subic Bay. Clark International Airport and Subic Bay International Airport, which are former U.S. military bases, continue to be underutilized, while Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport suffers from slot constraints and congestion.
Lockheed Martin’s F-35 will expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific region this year, as Australia, Japan, and South Korea begin populating their first Joint Strike Fighter bases.
Israel has dominance in the military unmanned aerial system market but now, internal and external competition and other factors are eroding that lead this small Middle Eastern state has held since 1985.
The Engine Services division of Lufthansa Technik AG is preparing for future engine types and a growing business in engine maintenance. The company has invested roughly €7 million (US$8.7 million).
The Indonesian Navy has received two Airbus AS565 Mbe Panther anti-submarine helicopters and a single Beechcraft Super King Air 350i twin turboprop transporter.
Indonesia has signed a US$77 million contract with Norwegian manufacturer Kongsberg to supply Nasams – the Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System medium-range air defense system.
Two Korean Aerospace Industries T-50 light trainers have finally been delivered to the Royal Thai Air Force after a delay caused by damage suffered in bad weather.
Thailand is boosting its military capabilities, with major programs including modernization of four more Northrop Grumman F-5E/F Tigers and the acquisition of Korea Aerospace Industries T-50 trainers, Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk utility helicopters, maritime patrol aircraft and Saab JAS 39C/D Gripen fighters.
Lockheed Martin P-3C Orions from Japan for maritime patrol, and fighters including secondhand Boeing F/A-18 Hornets are among the candidates as the Malaysian government seeks to bolster its defense capabilities.
Six months after officially launching Boeing Global Services, the company says it is already seeing revenues climb in line with the seemingly audacious target of generating US$50 billion annually within five to 10 years.
