Indonesia is looking to acquire two squadrons of new F-16 fighter jets from the United States, even as it pushes ahead with plans to buy Russian Sukhoi Su-35s, according to the chief of the Indonesian Air Force. In remarks carried by state-owned national news agency Antara on Oct. 28, Air Marshal Yuyu Sutisna said theRead More

Honeywell recently announced that Scott Zhang has been appointed as President of Honeywell China, effective Nov. 1, 2019. He will be responsible for executing Honeywell’s business objectives in the company’s single largest country market outside the US. Zhang has a long track record of highly effective leadership at Honeywell. He served as President of HoneywellRead More

Thai Airways International‘s chairman has stepped down amid continuing pressure over the loss-making airline’s financial performance. Ekniti Nitithanprapas resigned from his position on 1 November, the flag-carrier states. Thai has named vice-chairman Chaiyapruk Didyasarin to take up the duties in the interim. Didyasarin had only been appointed to the vice-chairmanship in mid-October. The carrier hasRead More

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of UAE has announced that the second edition of Global Investment in Aviation Summit (GIAS) 2020, themed ‘Enabling Global Aviation Growth through Fund Raising and Key Partnerships’ will be held in Dubai from January 27-29. Over 200 investors and 1,200 delegates, besides selected government officials, aviation organisations, finance &Read More

IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, has just reported a multimillion quarterly loss. The disconcerting financial results are attributed to three key factors, including spikes maintenance costs. While the airline’s Airbus A320ceo engines are to remain a burden for its finance sheets, the rescue by the A320neo is also not yet in sight, asRead More

Etihad Aviation Group celebrated the graduation of 140 UAE nationals from various training programs during a Year of Tolerance-themed ceremony held last night at Zayed University, Abu Dhabi. The graduation ceremony was attended by board members, senior management of Etihad and families of the graduates. The graduates included 36 cadet pilots, 66 aircraft engineers, andRead More

Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) takes part in the Russia-Africa Economic Forum held in Sochi on October 23-24, 2019. In the ‘Industry’ zone the holding company showcases a modernized Mi-35P attack helicopter, a corporate version of the civilian multipurpose Ansat helicopter and a mobile service center for overhaul of Mi-8/17 helicopters.Read More

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, on Monday, welcomed the arrival of its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, unveiling a special livery design honoring its prestigious partnership with Manchester City Football Club. The aircraft was delivered to Etihad in Abu Dhabi on October 18, ahead of its inaugural flight to Manchester Airport today. OnRead More