The Cathay Group will equip its new fleets of 30 A330neo aircraft to be operated by Cathay Pacific and 18 A321neo/A320neo aircraft to be operated by HK Express with Thales’ market-leading avionics solutions. This includes Airbus’ new generation Flight Management System (FMS) which is based on Thales’ PureFlyt FMS, Thales’ 5G-Immune Long-Range Radio Altimeter (LRRA) and Head-Up Display (HUD), as well as the Traffic Collision Alerting System (T3CAS) by ACSS. Cathay Pacific will also equip its A330neos with AVIATOR S, Thales’ cockpit satellite communications (SATCOM) system.
Thales’ PureFlyt FMS provides unique functions, an intuitive interface, and high reliability and is used by major airlines worldwide. With its unmatched trajectory computation accuracy and the unique dedicated DIRECT TO (DIR TO) page displaying only relevant information, this future-proof solution optimises airline operations by reducing pilot workload, air congestion, and fuel consumption.
The integrated T3CAS provides advanced traffic collision alerting capabilities, contributing to improved situational awareness and flight safety. Thales’ advanced Long-Range Radio Altimeters improve flight safety, provide resilience against potential 5G interference, and enhance reliability in today’s complex environment in the sky.
Complementing these systems, the HUD enables pilots to access vital flight data without diverting their gaze from outside the cockpit. Cathay Pacific has also chosen AVIATOR S, the cockpit satellite communications (SATCOM) system from Thales, delivering reliable and high-speed communication capability, enhancing connectivity and operational agility.
“Thales is committed to providing airlines around the world with innovative products and services and a premium customer experience. We look forward to supporting Cathay Pacific and HK Express with our integrated, next-generation technologies that enhance flight safety, operational efficiency, and cockpit connectivity,” said Thomas Mouveaux, General Manager APAC for Aviation Global Services, Thales.
Thales strengthens digital work in Singapore
Thales has invested in its industrial and technological footprint in Singapore for over 50 years. From the establishment of Avionics activities in 1973 to the launch of cortAIx, Thales’ AI accelerator, in Singapore last year, the Group is paving the way as a deep tech company, innovating in AI, cybersecurity and quantum technologies. At the Singapore Airshow 2026, Thales announces its investments in new technologies within the following sectors:
- Singapore becomes R&D centre for FlytEDGE IFE: Thales’ award-winning FlytEDGE is the industry’s first and only cloud-native inflight entertainment platform, helping airlines deliver extraordinary digital experiences and deepen customer connections in real-time. In Singapore, Thales established its IFE Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE) in 2021 to develop local expertise in cloud-based digital services. Through a new MoU, the CCoE will ramp up its expertise in cloud, data engineering and edge computing, becoming one of three global R&D centres for FlytEDGE, alongside France and the United States. In the next three years, 40 experts will provide technical and engineering support for FlytEDGE in Singapore, as well as develop new end-to-end services that integrate cloud and edge computing, cybersecured-by-design. Edge computing will enable advanced processing, accurate data collection and insights in real time on-board, while cloud automation will reduce manual operations. FlytEDGE enables passengers to seamlessly bring their personal devices and their world into the aircraft.
- Thales adds regulatory technology managed service: Developed jointly by Thales teams in Singapore and France, the unique service is a cybersecure AI-enabled solution tailored to multiple public cloud infrastructures, including AWS, Azure and Google Cloud. This solution creates a secure cloud environment (‘landing zones’) in which project teams can build and deploy applications quickly and be audit-ready for applicable regulations. This landing zone integrates controls and continuous real-time monitoring, adapted to multiple industries and jurisdictions. Thanks to its ability to continuously collect digital evidence, this solution ensures that companies across all industries remain cyber secured, audit-ready, and aligned with latest regulatory standards in their cloud journey. It is available for Fintech customers, with the aim to serve other regulated sectors like pharmaceuticals and aerospace in the coming months.
- Greater automation and talent development: With an annual capacity to produce over 200 million banking cards, 12 million identity cards and close to 10 million passport datapages annually, the Singapore Cybersecurity & Digital Identity Manufacturing Competence Centre is a flagship multi-product facility in Asia. The third MoU marks a new step in the site’s industrial transformation with the integration of advanced smart automation technologies like Collaborative Robots (COBOTs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) for transportation, loading & unloading, inspection and machine setups across the production. This transformation also fuels workforce upskilling, shifting teams toward higher-value roles. By combining human expertise with intelligent automation, the 21,000 square metre site continues to set benchmarks for performance and agility, positioning it among Thales’ most competitive production facilities. This factory is fully aligned with Singapore’s ambition as a global hub for advanced, high-tech manufacturing.
“We greatly value Thales’ partnership and commitment to develop a future-ready talent pool and drive transformative impact from Singapore. These investments will reinforce our position as a global innovation hub for frontier technologies, and exemplify how companies can tap on our trusted and comprehensive ecosystem to co-create new solutions in advanced manufacturing,” said Zheng Jingxin, Vice President and Head of Mobility, EDB.
“These agreements illustrate Thales’ continued investment in Singapore, where we are deepening our expertise in technologies like AI, cyber, quantum and cloud, developing home-grown solutions, while transforming our industrial operations to meet customers’ expectations. The support and partnership from the EDB is pivotal and I look forward to bringing the best of our capabilities to strengthen Singapore’s cyber and digital positioning, and advance its manufacturing ambitions,” said Emily Tan, Country Director and Chief Executive, Thales in Singapore.
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