Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
January 22nd 2026
Today’s briefs report news from Air China Cargo, Ameco, China Airlines (CAL), Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), Japan Airlines (JAL), Jeju Air, Lao Airlines, Sabre Corporation, Singapore Airlines (SIA), and Titan Aviation Leasing. Read More »
Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), a joint venture of ST Engineering and Airbus, has delivered its eighth Airbus A330-200 passenger to freighter (P2F) conversion to Air China Cargo and completed its first major contract in China. The conversion of the A330-200 passenger aircraft was planned in Dresden and carried out by Ameco (Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Corporation Limited) at its Chengdu facility in China.
Sabre Corporation announced it has entered into a 10-year agreement with Lao Airlines - designed to take Laos’ national carrier into the future of offer-and order- based retailing. The agreement deepens Sabre’s long-standing relationship with Lao Airlines – who have selected the SabreSonic Passenger Service System (PSS), accompanied by an extension of their distribution partnership – creating a unified technology foundation to support the airline’s future expansion.
Titan Aviation Leasing, the joint venture between Titan Aviation Holdings, and Bain Capital, announced the acquisition of a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on long-term lease to China Airlines (CAL). The transaction closed on December 24, 2025. Titan will manage the aircraft, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 41823.
Japan Airlines (JAL) opened applications for the 2026 JAL Scholarship Program for undergraduate or graduate student aged 20-25 with Japanese proficiency from one of the applicable regions in Asia and the Oceania region. The 22-day program includes 7 days online and 15 immersive days in Japan, focused on SDGs and environmental issues.
Jeju Air said on January 21, 2026, that it will completely ban the use of portable battery banks on all of its domestic and international flights, starting from January 22, 2026. Passengers will no longer be allowed to use power banks to charge electronic devices, such as mobile phones and tablet computers, during flights operated by the LCC.
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has priced S$500 million (US$390 million) in 10-year notes at a fixed rate of 2.7% per annum, with proceeds to be used for aircraft purchases and other corporate purposes. The bonds, which are expected to be issued on Jan 30, will be offered in denominations of S$250,000, with interest payable semi-annually. They will mature on Jan 30, 2036.
