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The RSAF’s search for peacetime training locations overseas has gained more impetus with the impending closure of Paya Lebar air base.

The RNZAF has an urgent need to replace its elderly first-generation Hercules, which are over 50 years old.

While the long-running attempt to acquire Su-35s has yet to result in hardware, the TNI-AU is looking to AESA-equipped F-16s.

Japan’s fighter roadmap includes the purchase of 147 F-35A/Bs, development of a new fighter, and the upgrade of around half of its F-15 Eagle fleet.

Volocopter aims to have its VoloCity eVTOL aircraft fully certified and ready for air taxi services in 2022.

Volocopter and its partner Skyports have unveiled the first full-scale VoloPort concept in Singapore, where they hope to launch eVTOL air taxi flights.

The U.S.-China trade dispute has slowed business aviation traffic between China, Europe, and the U.S. by as much as 13.3 percent.

The 2019 ADEX show revealed new Korean defense programs while the nation looks to acquire further high-end systems from overseas.

Korean Air and Raytheon are proposing to modify the Bombardier Global 6500 business jet to meet a RoKAF requirement.

South Korea’s fifth-generation fighter program recently completed a major milestone with the passing of its critical design review.

The facility is looking for business beyond its launch customer.

The AH-1Z Viper is being used in combination with F-35Bs on attack missions, a teaming that will be enhanced by a forthcoming datalink upgrade

Among the debutants at the October 1 parade in Beijing were the much-anticipated supersonic UAV and the latest missile-carrying version of the H-6.

JALBA is offering three types of charter flights: domestic within Japan, connection charter flights, and international charter flights.

Thailand has been approved to receive the light attack helicopter, which is sought to provide special forces support.

Korea's NI-600VT is based on the Rotorway A600 with a KAI-developed autonomous systems.

The Beijing Business Aviation Association and Chinese business jet operators are currently trialing a real-time aviation fuel settlement system.

Michael Chen, the general manager of Metrojet’s China air operator certificate, has been elected to the Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) board.

Philippines’ Aviation Concepts Technical Services recently opened its new 18,000-sq-m hangar at Subic Bay International Airport.

Despite selecting the T129, the Philippines could turn to Bell for attack helicopters, while the AH-1 is in the running for other Asia-Pacific requirements

The Asian Business Aviation Association organized its first safety day in Hong Kong last week at TAG Aviation Asia’s Flight Training Resources center.

JetSolution Aviation Group was able to navigate the challenging period when the Hong Kong International Airport was disrupted by pre-democracy protesters.

Metrojet China general manager Michael Chen has been elected to the Asian Business Aviation Association board of governors for a two-year term.

Singapore’s Wings Over Asia is furthering its ambition to be the leading general aviation provider in Southeast Asia and aims to make flying accessible.

ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia was granted the CAAR-145 certification this week by China for the Gulfstream GIV and Bombardier Challengers and Globals.

Airbus Helicopters opened its new regional completion and delivery center (CDC) in Subang, Malaysia, as it streamlines its services in Asia.

Korean Air’s Aerospace Division has modified a former armed forces helicopter to an unmanned configuration with the aim of creating an armed platform

The airspace incursion by the AEW aircraft led Korean aircraft to fire their first shots while engaged on air defense interception duties.

Despite ongoing trade tensions between China and the U.S., the bizav communities of the two countries are in deep discussions to bring the sector forward.

The end of the Boeing KC-135R in Singaporean service signals that the A330 MRTT is ready to take on operational missions.