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News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.
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Embraer C-390 would serve Asia well
Since April last year, when Embraer revealed that it is studying the possible development of a military transport aircraft, the world has awaited further n
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Honeywell scores three airline deals
Honeywell will leave Singapore with agreements to place its equipment on three Asia Pacific airlines’ airplanes.
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SABR takes X-band radar a step further
Northrop Grumman’s Aerospace Systems Division revealed here yesterday the latest in its growing active electronically steered antenna (AESA) radar family.
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India’s fighter shootout has the world’s eye
The technical and technology transfer bids for one of the biggest-ever fighter deals of recent times are due for delivery in 11 days time.
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Taiwan to modernize indigenous fighter
AIDC’s modernization program for the F-CK-1 Indigenous Defense Fighter (IDF)–also known as the Ching-kuo–is nearing the end of its latest development perio
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Orders for Embraer E-Jets keep rolling in
Brazil’s Embraer announced an order here yesterday from U.S.
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Big Friend; Little Friend
In World War II, Allied bombers and their escort fighters were called “big friends” and “little friends.” Here, an F-16 appears to be following the traditi
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Dassault doubles spares capacity
Dassault Falcon (Chalet CD41) is to open two new spare parts distribution centers, in Shanghai and Mumbai, for its business jets.
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Aussie aerobats sparkle in the Changi skies
The Roulettes display team from Australia is providing a daily example of skilled flying in conditions that are sometimes quite demanding.
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Saab inks multi-ship contract with Kingdom of Thailand
Following the signing of a contract by the Kingdom of Thailand for six fighters, Saab is celebrating the capture of its first Gripen customer in the region
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Japan’s ANA mulls Mitsubishi MRJ
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has confirmed its interest in the proposed Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) for its planned fleet expansion.
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SIA serves as standard bearer for Airbus’ A380 megaliner
Many Singapore Air Show visitors are seeing the Airbus A380 paying for itself in commercial service for the first time as it lands and takes off here at Ch
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Cessna crowing over its orders for 26 aircraft
Cessna Aircraft has received new orders for 26 single-engine aircraft from companies in the Asia Pacific region.
Susi Air of Indonesia placed an
Susi Air of Indonesia placed an
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Composites or aluminum; the choice for OEMs
Cessna, Bombardier and Raytheon have taken fundamentally different approaches to their new business jet designs.
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Britten-Norman soldiers on refurbing BN2B Islanders
The Britten-Norman Group (B-N) (Stand No.
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Boeing’s order book swells by 60 airplanes
Boeing announced new firm orders from two Indonesian airlines–ambitious low-fare 737 operator Lion Air and Garuda Indonesia–for a total of 60 airplanes.
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AirAsia Opts for Rockwell Collins Avionics
AirAsia has selected a suite of Rockwell Collins avionics for 60 new Airbus A320s, with options for 40 more.
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Boeing promises 787 ‘satisfaction’
Boeing has acknowledged its embarrassment over the effect of delays on customers in the Asia Pacific region and despite a characteristic refusal by some ex
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Canada Lends $20M to Diamond for D-Jet Program
Diamond Aircraft on Saturday received a $19.6 million “repayable investment” from the Canadian government for research and development of its $1.4 million
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AVIC video could support FBI spy case
A computer-generated skeletal view of a military transport closely resembling the Boeing C-17 appeared in a promotional video released last year by Aviatio
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China lays plans for ARJ21-900
China has confirmed plans to establish a new company next month to build its next commercial airliner, the 105-seat ARJ21-900.
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Bombardier’s C Series edges closer to goals
As it prepares for an anticipated program launch of its C Series airliners later this year, Bombardier continues to fine-tune the design to achieve further
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Skyblade IV UAV is newest and best
ST Aerospace’s latest UAV design–the Skyblade IV–highlights a prominent display by ST Engineering and its constituent companies that greets visitors to the
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Airliner sales efforts expected to bear fruit
A number of airliner sales campaigns could reach their conclusion with signatures here at the show.
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China bestows certificates upon five Gulfstreams
The General Administration of the Civil Aviation of China (CAAC) has awarded type certification to Gulfstream Aerospace for five of its business jet models
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Airbus A400’s mercy role could be its best
The Airbus A400M is not just a military airlifter, according to Peter Scoffham, vice president of customer marketing for Airbus Military, speaking at the 2
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Sukhoi’s Superjet might fly this month
Sukhoi’s new Superjet 100 could be ready to make its long-awaited first flight by the end of this month.
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Honeywell APUs for Kingfisher
India’s fast-growing Kingfisher Airlines has selected Honeywell to provide 131-9A auxiliary power units for its Airbus A320s, as well as a program for thei
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Production Figures Are Flush
Airbus enjoyed a record year in terms of net orders (including cancellations or order conversions), adding orders for 1,341 airplanes worth $157 million (r
