Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
March 31st 2022
Today's briefs report news from Air bp, China Airlines, Inmarsat, Malaysia Aviation Group, Pratt & Whitney and SITA. Read More »
Air bp and Pratt & Whitney have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to "work collaboratively to explore the viable supply to Pratt & Whitney of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blends with up to 100% SAF for engine and propulsion systems testing through 2024".
China Airlines commenced commercial flights with its A321neo fleet on Sunday March 27, with the aircraft offering inflight internet connectivity that uses SITA's Internet ONAIR technology and Inmarsat's GX Aviation satellite network.
Malaysia Aviation Group's MAB Academy has launched an initiative with flight training organisation, BATS Aviation Sdn Bhd, and higher education institutions University College of Aviation Malaysia and Meritus College, to improve pilot training and establish a new qualification standard for pilots in Malaysia.