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NewsBoeing sees P-8’s new capabilities expanding international market
Boeing believes possible upgrades to its P-8 maritime patrol aircraft, including the integration of new anti-ship cruise missiles, bombs, sea mines and decoys, among other payloads, could help it increase international sales potential.
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NewsFor F-22 and F-35 demo pilots, aggressive manoeuvres are just part of the job
For US Marine Corps (USMC) F-35B demo pilot Captain Taylor Zehrung, and US Air Force (USAF) F-22 demo pilot Major Joshua Gunderson, aggressive flight manoeuvres, such as the ones displayed at the Singapore air show, are just part of the everyday job of combat aviation. Both pilots say what was ...
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NewsAirbus Helicopters still chasing trio of Indian contracts
Airbus Helicopters is still hunting for orders from the Indian military which, if successful, could see multiple new production lines established in the country.
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NewsCathay details flight suspensions caused by coronavirus
London Gatwick, Rome and Washington Dulles are among a raft of international routes that are being suspended until the end of March by Cathay Pacific as it seeks to conserve cash during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
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NewsLessor Avation orders two more ATR 72s for placement with US-Bangla
Singapore lessor Avation has converted purchase rights on two ATR 72-600s into firm orders and will place the turboprops with US-Bangla Airlines on lease later this year.
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NewsAirbus Defence & Space and Singapore to collaborate on automatic aerial refueling
Airbus Defence & Space and Singapore will collaborate on the development, certification and implementation of an automatic aerial refueling capability for the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT). A flight-test campaign for the new system is already under way, with certification expected in 2021, says Airbus. Source: Airbus ...
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NewsSuper Hornet to undergo ski-jump launches
Boeing has confirmed plans to conduct ski-jump take-off tests with the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet during the first quarter of 2020. Jeff Shockey, vice-president global sales and marketing at Boeing Defense, Space & Security, says the trials are being driven by an Indian navy fighter requirement. Source: US ...
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NewsAirbus and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore explore urban air mobility solutions
Airbus and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore urban air mobility solutions in Singapore. As part of the agreement, Airbus and CAAS will work together on developing urban air mobility services using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Source: Airbus Jean-Brice ...
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NewsBoeing mulls F-15EX offer to India
Boeing is contemplating pitching the F-15EX to New Delhi for one of the country’s long-running fighter procurements - a contest in which its F/A-18E/F is already competing. The airframer confirms that it has requested US government clearance to offer the twin-engined type for an Indian air force requirement for ...
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NewsAirbus aims to tackle A380 reconfiguration costs with Singapore MRO
SIA joint venture carries out first cabin retrofitss
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NewsBoeing 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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NewsUS 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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NewsIAI 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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NewsAmerican 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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NewsDassault 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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NewsAsian aviation show ABACE cancelled over coronavirus concerns
Asia’s largest dedicated business aviation show, ABACE, has been cancelled amid fears surrounding coronavirus.
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NewsJapanese start-up Zipair indicates plans for transpacific flights
Japanese start-up Zipair is positioning itself as a mid- to long-haul carrier and has plans for transpacific flights.
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NewsThailand shows off upgraded F-5TH fighters
A modernised version of the venerable Northrop F-5 has made its debut at this year’s Singapore show, with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) displaying a pair of aircraft upgraded to the new TH standard. The F-5TH was commissioned into Thai service in late 2019 and are operated by the ...
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NewsPNG unveiled as launch customer for STOL variant of ATR 42-600
PNG Air has become a launch customer for the short take-off and landing version of the ATR 42-600. The Papua New Guinean airline will use ATR 42-600S twin-turboprops to replace part of its De Havilland Canada Q100 turboprop fleet. Source: BillyPix Stefano Bortoli, CEO of ATR and Paul ...
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NewsJ-10A makes its Singapore debut
The Chengdu J-10A is making its debut appearance in Singapore’s skies at this year’s show, as part of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s (PLAAF’s) August 1st display team. The fighter’s appearance is especially notable given Singapore’s ban on travellers who have been to China within the last 14 days. ...