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Liebherr’s Aerospace division continues to expand and receive new local contracts.

Myanmar agreed to buy six Sukhoi Su-30 Flanker fighters during a visit by Russian Defense Minister to the Southeast Asian country late last month.

Ameco, the Sino-German joint venture repair MRO giant, has announced plans to add capabilities for a new generation of twin- and single-aisle airliners, engines and business jets.

Honeywell Aerospace is developing ways to make flying the crowded skies more efficient and even safer, as growth of air transport in Asia-Pacific and China outpaces the rest of the world.

Italian fuel system experts Secondo Mona has carved itself a niche in the Asian aerospace market.

Singapore has taken delivery of two new Lockheed Martin S-70B Seahawks, from an unannounced order in 2013.

South Korea’s defense ministry wants a hefty increase in spending next year on weapons to face the missile and nuclear threat from North Korea.

Singapore is upgrading its Boeing AH-64D Apache attack helicopters with new mission systems, apparently as a midlife update for the type.

Airbus is confident the newly certified A350-1000 is in position to grab a large slice of the booming traffic growth in the Asia-Pacific market over the next 20 years.

Korea Aerospace Industries’ LCH-LAH civil and military helicopter is on track for prototype assembly in 2018 following conclusion of the KAI program’s critical design review.

Singapore has declared its IAI/Israel Aerospace Industries Heron unmanned aircraft fully operational, five years after the delivery of the system.

Boeing is preparing to begin flight tests of the third, and smallest member of the 737 MAX family, the 737-7, following the rollout of the first aircraft at its Renton factory in Washington on Feb 5.

Boeing is looking to springboard off its strong position in Singapore to dramatically increase its presence in Southeast Asia.

Thales is keen to emphasize the importance of integrating cybersecurity thinking across all parts of the aviation ecosystem - civil and military, in the air or on the ground.

Indonesia is in talks with Western manufacturers about a possible fighter order and is considering the Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed Martin F-16V.

Deliveries of Korea Aerospace Industries Surion utility helicopters to the Republic of Korea Marine Corps have begun, as the service considers a further order for the type, this time for the attack role.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is bullish on future prospects for the Asia-Pacific region.

The Japanese defense ministry is considering the acquisition of standoff air-to-surface missiles, a move that would radically change the country’s defense posture by introducing an ability to strike deep into enemy territory.

Pratt & Whitney Eagle Services Asia is expanding capabilities by launching full maintenance, repair and overhaul services in Singapore for the Engine Alliance GP7200.

A long-anticipated Japanese decision to acquire two U.S. Aegis Ashore systems will offer national coverage against North Korean ballistic missiles but, the government suggests, not until 2022 or 2023.

The Singapore Economic Development Board presents an opportunity to sell Singapore to the aerospace world, with its message to visitors: Singapore is a prime location for aerospace companies.

Engine manufacturer MTU expects to see up to a 30% growth in revenues from its commercial powerplant business in 2018.

Singapore’s Seletar Airport business aviation hub is about to become a dual-use airport with the introduction of commercial turboprop aircraft.

CFM International says it aims to close a four- to five-week gap between planned and actual powerplant deliveries to Airbus and Boeing by the end of 2018.

Bell Helicopter sees China as the brightest spot in its Asian universe. A recent burst of orders there will likely triple its in-country fleet from 120 today to nearly 400 over the next few years.