Headwinds facing China’s first airliner C919 in muscling into aviation market despite global debut at Singapore Airshow

“From a timing perspective, given Boeing’s situation, airlines around the world are more keen these days to consider a third option when looking at narrow-body aircraft campaigns,” said Mr Sobie. TURBULENCE IN A GLOBAL TAKE-OFF That being said, China faces major headwinds in its ambitions to stamp its mark on global passenger aviation. Regulatory hurdles … Read more

Singapore’s aerospace industry looking to fill 2,500 jobs in the next three to five years

SINGAPORE: Aerospace companies are expected to hire more than 2,500 employees in the next three to five years, the Economic Development Board (EDB) said on Sunday (Feb 18). These jobs will include operators, technicians, and engineers, as well as corporate roles, EDB executive vice president Cindy Koh said in a press conference for the Singapore … Read more

Police investigate 2 events related to Israel-Hamas war, warn against protesting at Singapore Airshow

SINGAPORE: The Singapore Police Force (SPF) is investigating possible offences at two separate events related to the Israel-Hamas war, including a public gathering along Orchard Road.  Both events took place on Feb 2.  A group of about 70 people had assembled along Orchard Road at about 2pm and marched towards the Istana, carrying umbrellas with watermelon … Read more

Singapore Airshow to feature 8 aerial displays; China’s C919 airliner to make first appearance at event

Besides the C919, this year’s line-up includes the Indian Air Force’s Sarang helicopter display team, which will be making its first appearance at the Singapore Airshow. The Royal Australian Air Force’s Roulettes, the Republic of Korea Air Force’s Black Eagles and the Indonesian Air Force’s Jupiter Aerobatic Team will also put on displays. A United … Read more