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Bell spins up 412EPX alongside partner Subaru
Bell may have pulled out of the Singapore air show, but regional partner Subaru is still present, alongside their newest product, the 412EPX
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Boeing markets T-7 trainer in Asia, as it eyes first export deal
Boeing is pitching its T-7 to Asian militaries for the first time at the Singapore air show, as it seeks a first export deal for the advanced jet trainer.
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Singapore’s aerospace industry gets $360m investment
Singapore’s aerospace industry will see inward investment of S$500 million ($360 million) over the next five years as global firms strengthen their presence in the city state. Firms including GE Aviation, Rolls-Royce and Safran Aircraft Engines have signed agreements with Singapore government agency JTC for new or expanded facilities. ...
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Thailand picks H135 helicopters for training mission
Airbus Helicopters has secured a six-unit order for H135 trainers from the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), while it also eyes further co-operation with the Malaysian military.
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Curtiss-Wright and Honeywell showcase EASA-compliant Fortress flight recorders
Aerospace company Curtiss-Wright is using the Singapore show to pitch a new-generation flight recorder that can collect 25h of cockpit audio, meeting a mandate for commercial aircraft set to take effect in 2021.
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US Air Force wants commoditised F-16 for easier Foreign Military Sales
The US Air Force wants to develop a commoditised Lockheed Martin F-16 to make it easier for US allies and foreign partners to buy the combat aircraft.
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FAA administrator details the steps to ungrounding of 737 Max
Adiministration awaits proposals from Boeing ahead of scheduling test flight
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Moog builds on benefits of SureFly acquisition
Flight controls specialist Moog is at Singapore fresh from the December acquisition of eVTOL aircraft developer SureFly.
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IAI promotes Heron Mk II for Asian customers
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has launched its Heron Mk II unmanned air vehicle with a full-scale mock-up in the Singapore air show static park. Moshe Levy, IAI executive vice-president, stresses that Singapore and the wider region are key markets for the company, not least for sales of the medium-altitude, long-endurance ...
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AeroVironment sees first foreign sale of Switchblade loitering munition this year
AeroVironment is displaying its Switchblade loitering munition at the Singapore air show as it aims to receive its first Foreign Military Sales order for the weapon in 2020.
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JAL looks to May launch of long-haul, low-cost carrier Zipair
Executives from Boeing, Japan Airlines and long-haul, low-cost offshoot Zipair are talking up the new carrier’s pending launch of passenger flights.
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Pratt & Whitney to power Tigerair Taiwan A320neo fleet
Taiwanese low-cost carrier Tigerair Taiwan has selected Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines to power the 15 new Airbus A320neos it has on order. The new narrowbodies are a combination of new orders from Airbus, as well as leased aircraft. P&W adds that it will provide Tigerair Taiwan ...
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American Airlines extends flight cancellations to Asia
Just five days after it extended the cancellation of flights between the United States and Hong Kong, American Airlines was once again forced to revise its schedule in light of coronavirus fears and subsequent customer cancellations.
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Gol speeds Max renewal plans with sale-and-leaseback on 11 Boeing 737s
Gol has signed a sale-and-leaseback deal with lessor Carlyle Aviation for 11 of its Boeing 737NGs, as the Brazil-based low-cost operator takes steps to deleverage its balance sheet
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Air Italy to cease operations despite Qatar Airways support
Italian operator Air Italy, part-owned by Qatar Airways, is to cease operations, with services being taken over by other operators effective immediately. Air Italy’s shareholders have opted to place the carrier in liquidation following an 11 February meeting. Source: Air Italy Air Italy’s long-haul fleet includes A330s but ...
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Kuwaiti terminal adds to strong Jazeera full-year profits
Kuwaiti budget carrier Jazeera Airways has turned in strong full-year results, more than doubling its operating and net profits. The carrier states that its operating profit reached KD14.2 million ($46.6 million) while its net profit rose to KD14.9 million. It attributes the performance to a near-21% hike in passenger numbers ...
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Airbus expects A321XLR to 'safely exceed' 1,000 orders
Strong sales since last year’s launch underline new variant’s popularity, says manufacturer
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Euramec develops A320 training device by upcycling cockpits
Belgian specialist to use nose section to create flightdeck simulators
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Dassault debuts Falcon 6X mock-up in Asia-Pacific
As Dassault pushes ahead with its Falcon 6X programme, the airframer has given a Singapore air show visitors a peek inside the long-range twin’s spacious interior, bringing a cabin mock-up to the show. Alongside the 6X - which is due to make its maiden sortie next year - the French ...
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Boeing head of sales still discounts narrowbodies as mid-market answer
Boeing’s head of sales still insists narrowbody aircraft lack sufficient comfort for operating medium-haul “mid-market” flights – an assertion seemingly opposing speculation the company may shelve a widebody development project in favour of a narrowbody.