New York   /PRNewswire/ - According to the 2012 Global aerospace and defense outlook: A tale of two industries launched today by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited's (DTTL) Global Manufacturing Industry group, the commercial aircraft sector is likely to enter a prolonged upcycle in production in 2012 as a result of increasing demand for leisure and business travel, particularly in the Asia Pacific region. Read More

Seattle,  /PRNewswire/ - Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Air Astana have announced an order for four 767-300ERs (Extended Range) and three 787-8s. The order is valued at $1.3 billion at current list prices, making this the largest single order for commercial airplanes in Kazakhstan's history. Read More

Zurich, Switzerland, Jet Aviation has announced the appointment of Gary Dolski as the new vice president and general manager of the company’s MRO & FBO facility in Singapore, including responsibility for the Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur facilities. Read More

Geneva, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for January showing a 5.7% rise in passenger demand but an 8.0% decline in air freight compared to the same month in 2011. Read More

Singapore, GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of GE, announced delivery of three new Airbus A320 aircraft to Airphil Express in January and early February to help the carrier expand its fleet. Read More