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Indonesia’s N219 Aims For June First Flight

PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) is preparing to undertake the first flight of its N219 multi-purpose utility transport in June
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Aircraft

Bombardier C Series On Track for 2016 Certification, Delivery

Canadian aerospace manufacturer Bombardier (Chalet CD61) announced yesterday that the C Series aircraft program is now on track
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France-Singapore Business Forum Highlights Cooperation

French companies strive to find local partnerships that stimulate innovation.
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Aircraft

Viking Promotes New Twin Otter S Series

In-development dedicated seaplane version to feature corrosion-proofing and new composite floats.
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Aircraft

Embraer’s KC-390 Returns to Flight Test

Embraer said the KC-390 program is on track to begin deliveries to the Brazilian Air Force in 2018.
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Aircraft

Adaptations Bring CN235/C295 Sales Rewards For Airbus

Airbus DS has enjoyed considerable success recently with its small military transports by offering them adapted for a wide range of roles.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

India Struggles with Drone Issues

The Indian government is looking at regulating drone use after high-profile incidents.
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Aircraft

GKN Expands Globally with a Mix of Services

The UK's GKN is becoming a force to be reckoned with in aerospace manufacturing, and continues to expand including through acquisitions.
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Aircraft

Korean Air Force Black Eagles Tear Up the Skies in T-50s

Korean Air Force Black Eagles Tear Up the Skies in T-50s
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Aircraft

How Scoot’s Boeing 787 Exemplifies the Dreamliner’s Cabin Flexibility

How Scoot’s Boeing 787 Exemplifies the Dreamliner’s Cabin Flexibility
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Aircraft

PRC Military Continues to Depend on Ukrainian Defense Technology

While China has failed to get away from reliance on Russia, it is in many cases Ukrainian technology that it is using.
Aircraft

Airbus Rejects Projections of Gloom for Asia-Pacific Airlines

European manufacturer remains confident that its orderbook will remain strong and says its customers and competitors agree
Aircraft

Daher Unveils Enhancements for TBM 900

The TBM 900 single-engine turboprop continues to sell well, including in Asia
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Engines

Lion Group Buys Big to Power Up Neos

Lion Group’s leasing arm Transportation Partners has placed a $4.9 billion deal for Leap-1A engines.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Bizjet Shipments To Slide after Flat 2015

Bombardier delivered 199 bizjets last year: 73 Global 5000/6000s, 68 Challenger 300/350s, 25 Challenger 605/650s, one Challenger 850 and 32 Learjet 70/75s.
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Aircraft

Cessna Obtains EASA Approval for Latitude

The Latitude also holds authorization for operations at La Mole Airport in St. Tropez, France.

NBAA: Zika Concerns Prompting Insecticide Requirements

Some countries are requiring insecticide treatment for business aircraft arrivals, particularly from locations affected by virus.
Maintenance and Modifications

Airbus and SIA Team to Boost Maintenance For Asia Pacific

Airbus and SIA Engineering Company are forming a maintenance joint venture.
Engines

Pratt Says A320neo Engine Issue is Close to Resolution

Qatar Airways is pushing for compensation over A320neo delivery delays.
Aircraft

Philippine Airlines Signs For Six Airbus A350-900s

The $1.8 billion deal calls for deliveries to begin in 2018.
Aircraft

Bombardier Confronts ATR With 90-Seater Q400

Bombardier is set to start delivery of a 90-passenger Q400 twin turboprop regional airliner in 2018.
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Aircraft

U.S. Agency Denies Boeing's Protest of Bomber Contract

Northrop Grumman said it will now 'get back to work' on the Long Range Strike-Bomber program, potentially worth $80 billion.
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Rotorcraft

India's Premair Orders Bell 407GXP

Bell achieves first 407GXP order from India.
Training and Workforce

Lockheed Martin Encourages Singapore Girls into Aerospace Careers

The U.S. company held a seminar recently in Singapore called “Girls Take Flight.”
Maintenance and Modifications

Aviall Taps Into Asia-Pacific Growth Opportunities

The Boeing-owned company distributes parts for 240 manufacturers and offers repair services too.
Airports

Changi Airport Outlines Expansion Plans

New Terminal 4 expected by 2017 while Terminal 5 capacity will increase to 135 million by mid-2020s
Avionics

Safran, Duncan Team on Challenger 601 ADS-B OUT

The approved model list STC will eventually cover the Learjet 60, Gulfstream G150 and G200, Falcon 50/50EX and Hawker 800 series.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

ST Aero showcases drone, MRO skills

In a dedicated “cage,” Singapore-based firm demonstrates unmanned vehicles working together on a disaster aftermath scene.
Maintenance and Modifications

Wearable Fountx System Assists Mx Technicians

Fountx has been developed by Australian MRO specialist TAE

U.S. Air Force Missile Tracking Ship Slips By

Plenty of ships pass by the air show site in any one day, including the occasional spy ship!
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