Israel Aerospace Industries has released a new electronic warfare system that provides an added layer of self defense for aircraft. The ELL-8270, developed by IAI’s Elta Group intelligence subsidiary, is hauled by the aircraft, which protects it by acting as a distractor to radar-guided missiles. The new hauled “bait” is on display at the Singapore Airshow (Booth CD07).
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.
Rolls-Royce has launched the IntelligentEngine, an all-embracing digital strategy which the company says represents a paradigm shift in the way it designs, produces and supports propulsion systems.
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.
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.
Myanmar has put into service six Yakovlev Yak-130 twin-engine trainer and light attack aircraft ordered from Russia in 2015, becoming the second operator of the type in Asia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Airbus is confident the newly-certified A350-1000, the biggest twinjet ever developed by the European manufacturer, is in pole position to grab a large slice of the booming traffic growth in the Asia-Pacific market over the next 20 years.
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.
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.
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.
Pratt & Whitney Eagle Services Asia is expanding capabilities by launching full maintenance, repair and overhaul services in Singapore for the Engine Alliance GP7200.
