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Seaplane Asia Group, a regional amphibious aviation operator, and Singapore-based NexAvian, which focuses on emerging aviation technologies, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during the Singapore Airshow 2026 to collaborate on advanced air mobility development across Southeast Asia. The partnership combines Seaplane Asia’s operational expertise in amphibious aviation with NexAvian’s capabilities in advanced air mobility ecosystem development and regulatory engagement. The agreement establishes coordination between both organizations to engage with government agencies, regulators, and industry bodies across Southeast Asia.  Joint participation is planned in working groups, technical discussions, and national advanced air mobility framework development, with Thailand identified as…

Philippine Airlines has just revealed plans to expand its service to the United States, with flights to a new gateway… Philippine Airlines plans Chicago flights as of summer 2026Philippine Airlines has filed with the Department of Transportation (DOT), requesting permission to launch regularly scheduled service between Manila (MNL) and Chicago (ORD). At 8,132 miles, this will be an ultra long haul flight, probably around the 25th longest flight in the world. Philippine Airlines intends to fly to ChicagoThe airline is requesting expedited approval, as it hopes to launch this service during the summer 2026 IATA traffic season (which runs from…

Rolls-Royce has completed altitude and operability testing of its F130 engine for the US Air Force’s B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP).  The company said the test campaign was conducted at the US Air Force’s Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) in Tullahoma, Tennessee, where Rolls-Royce and USAF teams evaluated engine performance under representative mission conditions.  The work included altitude testing for long-duration, high-altitude missions, operability testing using distortion screens to simulate turbulent airflow, and Integrated Drive Generator (IDG) testing with Boeing to verify electrical power performance across mission scenarios.  In a statement released by Rolls-Royce, Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Cleaver, USAF program manager…

The Chase Ultimate Rewards program has just added its newest transfer partner. It’s great to have more options, though the value proposition here isn’t necessarily that great. Transfer Chase points to Wyndham at a 1:1 ratioThe Chase Ultimate Rewards program has just added Wyndham Rewards as its newest transfer partner. As is the transfer ratio for all partners, Chase Ultimate Rewards points convert into Wyndham Rewards points at a 1:1 ratio. Transfer Chase points to WyndhamChase Ultimate Rewards is the third major transferable points currency to partner with Wyndham Rewards. Capital One and Citi ThankYou are also 1:1 transfer partners with…

Etihad Airways has just announced its newest Airbus A380 destination, and it’s an airport to which the airline has never before flown the whale jet on a regularly scheduled basis… Etihad A380 will fly from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok At the start of the pandemic, Etihad Airways grounded its Airbus A380 fleet, with plans to likely retire the aircraft permanently. Fortunately the airline had a change of heart, and as of the summer of 2023, the Abu Dhabi-based airline brought back the super jumbo. Etihad had announced that its plan was to fly the A380 exclusively between Abu Dhabi (AUH)…

At the bustling Singapore Airshow 2026, amid the static displays and aerial demonstrations, one notable absence caught industry observers’ attention: the lack of blockbuster aircraft order announcements, something that typically dominates airshow headlines.  AeroTime had the opportunity to have a chat with Alan Lim, Director of aviation consulting firm Alton Aviation, on the second day of the event to explore this shift and discuss broader trends shaping the industry. Aircraft orders: A market reaching saturation The absence of major order announcements at this year’s airshow reflects a fundamental change in the industry’s ordering patterns, according to Lim.  Airlines have been…

Korean Air is demonstrating its expanding aerospace capabilities at Drone Show Korea 2026, Asia’s largest drone exhibition featuring over 300 companies at Busan Exhibition and Convention Center.  During Asia’s leading drone exhibition, the airline will be presenting artificial intelligence-powered unmanned aerial vehicles and advanced air mobility technologies. The South Korean flag carrier is participating in the three-day event running February 25-27, 2026 at Busan Exhibition and Convention Center, alongside organizations from 23 countries.  Exhibition zones For this year’s exhibit, Korean Air has two areas of display. The Drone Zone features the domestic debut of an AI-powered subsonic UAV developed in…

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All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, announced on February 25, 2026, that it has appointed Juichi Hirasawa as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President. This management change will become effective on April 1, 2026.  Hirasawa, who currently holds the posts of Representative Director and Senior Executive Vice President of ANA, will succeed Shinichi Inoue, effective April 1, 2026.  68-year-old Inoue joined ANA in 1990 and has held the top post since April 2022.  His successor is also a long–time industry veteran. Hirasawa, who is also a member of the airline’s executive board, joined ANA in 1986 and…