GE Aviation will invest $42 million in a new facility located in Singapore to manufacture components for its GE9X engine that will power Boeing's 777X aircraft. This facility will expand GE Aviation's presence in the country where the company operates a sizable aircraft engine component repair facility.
Will First Fly For Qatar Airways Powering The Airbus A350-1000
The Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engine, the latest and most powerful variant of the Trent XWB is appearing at the Singapore Airshow as it prepares for entry into service with Qatar Airways.
Pratt & Whitney and BOC Aviation Limited have announced the selection of the Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine to power the leasing company's order for 12 total A320neo and A321neo aircraft. These aircraft are part of BOC Aviation's existing orderbook.
AerCap has selected the GEnx-1B engine to power its 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners with the option to purchase 10 additional aircraft. The engine order is valued at more than $780 million list price and increases AerCap's GEnx-powered 787 Dreamliner fleet to 49 firm aircraft.
Officials with the FAA and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), attending the Singapore Airshow this week, signed a revised Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement that will enhance the two countries long-standing cooperation in airworthiness.
Market Forecast And Results Presented At Singapore Air Show
Airbus further consolidated its market position in the Asia-Pacific region in 2017, delivering 367 new aircraft to 50 operators across the region, either directly to airlines or via lessors. This accounted for over half of Airbus’ total deliveries worldwide (718 aircraft) during the year, reflecting the importance of Asia and the Pacific for the manufacturer. Deliveries to the region included almost 100 new widebody aircraft and marked the arrival of the long-range A350 XWB with three new Asian operators.
All Design Requirements In Place For Boeing's Largest Single-Aisle Airplane
Boeing's 737 MAX 10 has reached a major milestone as the MAX program completed firm configuration on the airplane. This means engineers now have all the design requirements in place for what will be the largest member of Boeing's single-aisle family. Boeing announced the achievement today at the Singapore Airshow.
Market Forecast Covers The 60- To 150-Seat Segment
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft’s 2017-2036 Market Forecast, covering the 60- to 150-seat segment, shows that the Asia-Pacific region, which Bombardier defines as Asia without Greater China, is expected to undergo impressive growth over the next 20 years.
The Aircraft Manufacturer Attends The Singapore Airshow
Turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR sees that there is huge growth potential for the company in the Asia Pacific region. The manufacturer anticipates a demand for some 750 turboprops within the next two decades in the region (excluding China).