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VIDEO: China intent on AESA radar upgrades
Chinese Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars are in evidence at this year’s Airshow China, both for fighters and a potential carrier capable airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) aircraft.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: BOC Aviation and the rise of aircraft leasing in Asia
Having been based in Singapore over its 25-year history, BOC Aviation has witnessed and played a key role in supporting Asia's rise in prominence among the global aviation finance community.
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American and Hawaiian weigh in on China setting off clash
American Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are weighing in against different aspects of Delta Air Lines and United Airlines applications for new service to China.
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Dornier Seawings speeds Seastar CD2 with €150 million investment
Dornier Seawings has secured a €150 million ($172 million) investment from its Chinese shareholders, which will be used to accelerate development and production of the new-generation Seastar amphibian, the CD2.
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Safran to simulate electric taxi operations at major airports
Safran Landing Systems has partnered with aviation education providers in China and France to study potential benefits of electric taxiing at “major” international airports.
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Bizjet makers display wares despite tough China market
While the Chinese market for business jets remains subdued, Bombardier, Gulfstream and HondaJet were all keen to display their products at Airshow China.
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ATR sees demand for 1,100 turboprops in China
ATR expects China will require 1,100 turboprops in the 30-70 seat category by 2037, the vast majority of which will be used to open up new routes.
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737 Max angle-of-attack sensor subject of Boeing bulletin
Boeing has issued an operations manual bulletin to 737 Max operators, covering air data sensors, following investigations into the crash of Lion Air flight JT610.
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China’s UAV ambitions coming of age
UAVs were again a major feature of Airshow China this year, with dozens of local manufacturers proposing systems of all sizes and for all missions.
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Bell bets on parapublic operators driving demand in China
Bell Helicopters expects that reforms to lower airspace operating rules coupled with an expected rise in medevac operations will drive huge growth in the Chinese market in coming years.
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PICTURE: Lucky Air takes its first 737 Max 8
Lucky Air has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max 8, bringing it to a fleet of 53 aircraft.
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Indonesia conducts special audit on Lion Air
Indonesia's transport ministry has begun conducting a special audit on Lion Air, following the crash to one of its Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft on 29 October.
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Hainan Airlines to connect Chongqing, Shenzhen to Paris
Hainan Airlines will launch two more direct services to Paris in December, adding on to its Xian-Paris route.
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New Air Astana low-cost unit FlyArystan to launch in 2019
Air Astana aims to launch its new low-cost unit FlyArystan in the first half of 2019 operating from multiple bases in Kazakhstan with a view to reaching a fleet of at least 15 aircraft by 2022.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Fuel appears to take first toll on traffic growth
Global passenger and freight traffic rose at a slower pace in September than the trend seen in recent months, according to the latest IATA figures.
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MTU and China Southern extend Zhuhai overhaul joint venture
German engine specialist MTU and China Southern Airlines have extended the partnership agreement for their jointly owned engine overhaul shop in Zhuhai by 20 years until 2051.
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Boeing and Airbus hopeful of easing US-China trade tensions
Boeing and Airbus have both expressed hope that the United States and China can resolve the trade tensions through new dialogue, rather than descending into an all-out trade war.
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Ameco Beijing ramps up engine overhaul capacity
Ameco Beijing s expects to grow its engine overhaul business over the next year thanks to strong demand for International Aero Engines IAE V2500 and Rolls-Royce RB211 shop visits.
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Revima plans landing-gear overhaul shop in Thailand
Revima will establish a landing-gear overhaul facility near Bangkok, with a scheduled opening in 2020.
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Mi-171A2, Ansat helicopters make Zhuhai debut
Russian Helicopters has a big presence at this year’s Airshow China, with two helicopter types making their debuts in the flying display and in the static park.