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Major Aircraft Acquisitions in U.S. DoD Proposed FY21 Budget

U.S. FY2021 defense budget funds 247 new aircraft from major programs worth a collective $23.8 billion.
Rotorcraft

Congressman Seeks To Mandate HTAWS

Long-time helicopter critic seeks to mandate HTAWS in the wake of Kobe Bryant crash.
Airlines

Sichuan Airlines' New A350s Will Feature Thales's Core IFE

Thales will install its latest Core IFE inflight entertainment systems on Sichuan Airlines' A350s, which are due to enter service at the end of 2021.
Engines

Korean Air Picks Pratt GTF Engines for its A321neos

The Korean flag carrier expects deliveries of the GTF-equipped Airbus narrowbodies to start next year.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

EOS Remote Weapon Can Counter Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

The EOS R400S-Mk2 remote weapon system with a 30 mm ATK M230 LF cannon will be mounted on a THeMis unmanned ground vehicle.

USA Pavilion Provides Expansive Anchor at Singapore

The USA Pavilion represents the largest presence on the Signapore Airshow exhibit floor, next to Singapore, with more than 100, including 29 first-timers.
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Aircraft

PNG Air Signs Up for ATR's STOL Regional Airliners

Three new short-takeoff ATR airliners will help Papua New Guinea PNG Air expand its network further into rural communities.
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Airlines

Airbus Case Spurs Hopes for Indonesian Anti-graft Agency

“Key decision makers” at Garuda received $3.3 million in illicit payments from various firms, including Airbus and Rolls-Royce.
Aircraft

Airbus Unveils 'Maveric' Blended-wing Demonstrator

The Maveric demonstrator began flying in central France in June last year.
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Aircraft

U.S. Navy Receives First Osprey Tiltorotor

The carrier onboard delivery version of the tiltrotor has greater internal fuel capacity than the Marine and Air Force versions.
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Singapore: 'Bustling, Dynamic, and Filled with Opportunities'

Industry is weathering global uncertainties compounded by the coronavirus, but has a bright outlook with surging passenger numbers, Heng Sweek Keat said.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Thailand Shows Off Tiger Fighter Upgrade

Thailand remains committed to the venerable Northrop F-5 and has undertaken a far-reaching modernization effort to keep a squadron flying into the 2030s.
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Engines

Pratt & Whitney Building APAC Presence

Pratt & Whitney is commemorating 35 years in Asia Pacific and a 95-year history.
Engines

Pratt & Whitney Touts Local GTF Maintenance

The U.S. engine maker celebrates a year of geared turbofan overhauls at Eagle Services Asia.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Growing Capabilities, Facilities

Hawker Pacific in Cairns, Australia received FAA approval to install aural warning equipment on aircraft powered by P&WC engines.
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Aircraft

Singapore F-35 Buy Moves Closer

The island state is buying four F-35B STOVL versions, with an option for eight more.
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Charter & Fractional

Jet Aviation Expands Fleet, Handles Singapore Demos

Jet Aviation added a Gulfstream G550 to its fleet and was designated as the exclusive handler of customer demonstrations flights at the Singapore Airshow.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

ST Engineering Showcases Innovative and Diverse Technologies

The Singapore-based conglomerate has a new VTOL UAV, systems to control or counter drones, and fresh activity in the freighter conversion business.
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Training and Workforce

Tech University of Munich Promotes Master's Program in Aerospace

The German engineering school in Munich is meeting with master's program prospects at the Singapore Airshow.
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Cetim Tech Center Showcases French Engineering Skills

Helping to bridge the gap between academics and manufacturers, the French Cetim center supports a range of aerospace companies.
Avionics

Hensoldt Shows New SIGINT System

Germany-based sensor house Hensoldt is also displaying a variety of airborne electronic equipment at the Singapore Airshow.
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Avionics

Teledyne e2v and Partners Land BAE Systems Contract

Microprocessor technology expert Teledyne e2v has developed advanced products that are qualified for the aerospace industry.
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ASG: Southeast Asia Becoming Bizav Growth Driver

Asian Sky Group's latest quarterly report finds "gloomy outlook" in Greater China and declining utilization but improvements elsewhere in Asia Pacific.
Avionics

Astronautics Adds Markets, Platforms for RoadRunner Display

Astronautics has added Indian approval and is working with Maxcraft to install the RoadRunner on Bell 212 and Sikorsky S-61 helicopters.
Avionics

Astronautics Badger Selected for U.S. CBP, FAP Aircraft

Now standard on certain Bell helicopters, Astronautics's Badger displays were installed on the U.S. CBP P-3s, as well as a Peruvian Air Force L-100.
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Collins Aerospace Unveils Singapore Innovation Hub

The technology accelerator plans to deliver proof of concept on over 40 robotics, automation, data science and software projects within five years.
Aircraft

Boeing 737-800BCF Defies Freighter Market ‘Softness’

The U.S. airframer’s narrowbody cargo conversion has drawn orders and commitments for 130 units since its launch three years ago.
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Aircraft

DHC Explores OEM Dash 8-400 Freighter Conversion

Interest from cargo companies in a Dash 8-400 freighter has persuaded DHC to consider launching its own conversion program.
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Aircraft

De Haviland Sees APAC Opportunities for New Dash 8-400s

Strong interest in the version from Asia-Pacific carriers persuades De Havilland Canada to exhibit an Extra Capacity Dash 8-400 at Singapore.
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Aircraft

Asia-Pacific Offers Prospects For New ATR Turboprop

Almost a third of the total number of short-runway airports open to service by the new ATR variant are in the Asia-Pacific region.
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