Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
October 23rd 2025
Today’s briefs report news from AeroVironment, Etihad Airways, Korean Air, RTX, Singapore Changi Airport, and Sydney Airport. Read More »
Singapore Changi Airport recorded 531,000 tonnes of airfreight throughput in the third quarter of 2025, a 3.7% year-on-year increase. Imports increased 10% year-on-year.
Etihad Airways for the first time operated flight to Sydney Airport by Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. By 2026, all 10 of Etihad’s weekly flights to Abu Dhabi will be operated on the A350-1000, replacing the Boeing 777-300ER, the airport said.
AeroVironment (AV) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that positions Korean Air (KAL) as its priority partner in the Republic of Korea. This alliance will focus on integrating and adapting AV’s JUMP 20 Group 3 vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), fixed-wing uncrewed aircraft.
RTX has updated its 2025 outlook after reporting strong third-quarter results. Adjusted sales for the full year are expected to be $86.5bn-$87bn, up from $84.75bn-$85.5bn.
