The Asia-Pacific region, and Indonesia in particular, proved just how important it is to the aviation industry in Singapore last week. Lion Air was the star of the show, finalising a huge order from Boeing, ordering business jets for its new high-end venture, and also becoming the largest ATR operator in the world. Much of the action, meanwhile, was across the island within the Seletar Aerospace Park, which witnessed a host of openings and ground breakings - with Rolls-Royce opening its new campus.
Pakistan International Airlines is to buy five Boeing 777-300ERs as it seeks to renew its fleet and expand into new long-haul markets
Singapore Airlines Cargo has slashed capacity by 20% as it cuts frequencies to Europe and North America. The move is the latest sign that Asia's air cargo sector is struggling in the face of weak demand and over capacity
The Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engine has taken to the skies for the first time, powering an Airbus A380 test aircraft in Toulouse, France. The aircraft flew with one of its four Trent 900 engines replaced by a Trent XWB.
Emirates has adopted a rebooking module from Travelport that will enable passengers to rebook flights from any internet-connected device in one go, with information on alternative flights, costs and refunds all available on one screen.
Mandala Airlines says it expects to resume operations in April, following the reactivation of its AOC by Indonesian authorities. The news comes shortly after Tiger Airways completed its purchase of a 33% stake in the carrier, which will adopt Tiger's low-cost model
The investigation into the fatal crash of Air France flight AF447 has controversially shown that the Airbus A330’s crew did not respond correctly to repeated stall warnings. Does this strengthen arguments in favour of introducing cockpit video recorders?