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AAIS kicks off 20th Anniversary Celebrations with Launch of New Logo

The Refreshed AAIS Logo Reflects Industry Rejuvenation, and the Association’s Present and Future Aspirations   Singapore, 21 July 2023 – The Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore) (AAIS) kicked off its 20th Anniversary celebrations with the unveiling of a new logo today. The official launch of the new AAIS logo took place at the prestigious Aerospace […]

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Embraer unveils new aircraft concepts under Energia Programme

Embraer, the Brazilian aerospace manufacturer, has provided an update on Energia,  the company’s initiative to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. In an online briefing  to the media on 5 December 2022, Embraer revealed two new aircraft concepts powered by renewable energies and new technologies. The first concept, Energia  Hybrid, includes two variants, E19-HE and E30- […]

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Homegrown Heron Technology targets extension of Unmanned Traffic Management services with Incorporation of Heron AirBridge

Singapore-based Heron Technology, a digital aviation and cybersecurity solutions provider, has formed a new business unit, Heron  AirBridge, to drive the commercialisation of its proprietary Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) solution, AirBridge. The platform will serve the gap  in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) market  and offer drone mission and UTM platform services, vertiport digital infrastructure, […]

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SATS inks MOU with all five Polytechnics

SATS has inked a collaborative agreement with all five polytechnics in Singapore with the aim of nurturing a larger pool of work-ready graduates and facilitating bilateral knowledge exchange between industry and academia. Under this multi-year MOU, SATS aims to double its intake of interns and widen the breadth of available roles. Starting from academic year […]

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CAAS launches tender for SAF off-take mechanism in Singapore

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has launched a tender in January 2023, calling for consultancy services  to study and develop a structural off-take mechanism for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in Singapore. The study will support the adoption of SAF at Changi  Airport, with the aim of boosting Singapore’s competitiveness as a sustainable air […]

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Changi Airport Recovery in full swing

Singapore Changi  Airport is well on its way to recovery.  According to Changi Airport Group (CAG), there were a total of 32.2 million passenger movements handled in 2022, almost  half of the traffic in 2019. Aircraft  movements, which include  landings and takeoffs, totalled 219,000, 57.2% of 2019 levels. Passenger traffic at Changi  started to surpass […]

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Asia-Pacific leads International Air Traffic Growth in 2022

The global  aviation industry has been progressing along  on its path to recovery  in 2022. According to its Air Passenger Market Analysis posted by IATA (International Air Transport Association) on 6 February  2023, global passenger traffic has increased substantially through the year as travel restrictions were lifted and pent-up demand released. In 2022, international passenger […]

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Consortium led by MTU Exploring Novel Turbofan Technologies

A group of leading aerospace companies including MTU Aero Engines AG, Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace, GKN Aerospace and Airbus have partnered with research institutions to develop hybrid-electric and water- enhanced turbofan technology for future aircraft propulsion systems. Announced on 29 November 2022, the consortium is supported by the European Union Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking […]

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Air India selected Airbus’ A320 Family and A350 family to both modernise and expand their fleet as part of the deal

In a jaw-dropping move,  Air India, part  of the Tata conglomerate, announced on 14 February  2023, a massive order for a total  of 470 widebody and  single-aisle aircraft from Airbus and  Boeing.  It is believed to be the largest aircraft deal  by any single airline in history, and  is set to reshape Air India’s fleet […]

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