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Qatar Executive adds fourth G650ER
Qatar Executive, the private aircraft charter division of Qatar Airways, has taken delivery of its fourth Gulfstream G650ER, becoming the largest owner-operator of the ultra-long-range business jet in the world. Two more examples are scheduled for delivery to the Doha-headquartered company – one later this year and the other in ...
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SINGAPORE: Sukhoi considering PW1000G power for Superjet shrink
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) has launched a major "shrink" derivative of the Superjet – and the variant could be powered by Pratt & Whitney's PW1000G geared turbofan when it enters service in 2022.
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Heron 1 to fly on for German military
Germany has signed a one-year contract extension to a long-running arrangement with Airbus Defence & Space for operations using Israel Aerospace Industries Heron 1 unmanned air vehicles.
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SINGAPORE: Airbus sees other A380 customers taking Emirates' cue
Airbus is upbeat on the prospect of more A380 orders from existing customers in the wake of the recent follow-on deal from Emirates for 36 more aircraft.
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SINGAPORE: Bell bets on tiltrotor export sales
Tiltrotor technology will provide the tool to allow Asia-Pacific nations to overcome the "tyranny of distance over water" in the future, believes Bell Helicopter's global head of military business.
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SINGAPORE: A350-1000 'poised for sales turnaround'
Airbus is confident the tide is about to turn for A350-1000 sales after a period of order stagnation for its biggest twinjet.
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DATA SNAPSHOT: Airbus and Boeing are head-to-head in the widebody sector
The Airbus A330neo and A350 are head-to-head with Boeing’s 787 and 777X in the widebody arena. This is how Flight Fleets Analyzer shows their sales status.
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SINGAPORE: VTOL business aircraft concept unveiled
Bombardier, Cessna, Dassault and Gulfstream may not be watching their backs just yet, but a UK start-up has unveiled plans at the show for the world’s first vertical take-off and landing business aircraft.
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SINGAPORE: Boeing pursues P-8 Poseidon refinements
Boeing has made several updates about its P-8 Poseidon programme, as it pursues further refinements for the platform.
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VIDEO: Black Eagle T-50B crashes during takeoff at Changi
A Korea Aerospace Industries T-50B aircraft from the Black Eagles display team crashed while taking off from Changi Airport’s Runway one.
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SINGAPORE: Bell wins 16-unit 412EPI order from the Philippines
Bell Helicopter has secured a 16-unit order from the Philippines for 412EPI medium-twins for operation by the country's air force.
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SINGAPORE: UTAS eyes greater NP2000 propeller sales
UTC Aerospace Systems says it is "feeling very positive" in gaining customers for its Electronic Propeller Control System (EPCS) upgrade, as well as new sales on the NP2000 propeller system that is fitted on the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules.
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SINGAPORE: MRJ goes full steam ahead on flight tests
Despite some hiccups over the past year, flight testing of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet is continuing, with two production-representative examples set to join later this year.
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ANALYSIS: Israel Aerospace Industries pushes into commercial market
The Singapore air show remains one of the most important events on the calendar for Israel’s aerospace and defence industry. The island state has been a major customer of Israeli equipment since Israeli Defence Force officers helped establish Singapore’s military after independence in 1965. The nations have many similarities – ...
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ANALYSIS: Rolls-Royce advances new-technology demonstrators
As Rolls-Royce prepares its future Advance and UltraFan engine programmes, the UK manufacturer has made headway with several technology demonstrator tests that are central to the development effort.
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SINGAPORE: Boeing bets big on autonomous future
Boeing is actively pursuing the development of autonomous technology, which it sees benefiting virtually all of its future commercial, defence, space, and other programmes.
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SINGAPORE: Longitude pauses demo tour for show debut
Textron Aviation has taken time out from a globe-circling demonstration tour with its new Cessna Citation Longitude to make a Singapore air show debut with the super-midsize business jet.
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SINGAPORE: Bombardier shows off Global 6000 cabin
Bombardier is showing its latest Global 6000 cabin in Asia for the first time, as the Canadian manufacturer continues to notch up orders in the region for its revamped long-range, large cabin business jet.
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SINGAPORE: Saab's Gripen fighter in maiden show appearance
The Saab JAS-39 C/D Gripen fighter is appearing for the first time at the Singapore air show.
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SINGAPORE: UTAS commits to support SIA's growth
UTC Aerospace Systems and Singapore Airlines have been long-term partners in Asia, and the relationship continues to evolve and grow.