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IAI Looks to Build Regional Ties on 2018 HNA Deal

IAI's Aviation Group plans additional supplier and MRO activities related to its agreement with HNA Group.
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Aircraft

PLAAF Senior Pilot Reveals Poor Performance in Joint Exercise With RTAF

A report details the performance of PLAAF aircraft in Falcon Strike 2015.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage Touts Aussie Parking

Australia’s Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage highlights in Singapore its facility amid expected rising demand for aircraft storage space.

Episode 28: The Atlas Air Flight 3591 Accident: What Went So Wrong?| AIN's Tales from the Flight Deck Podcast

We examine the NTSB docket on the downing of Atlas Air 3591 and what lessons that all pilots may draw from it.
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ATC

Fokker, CMC Offer GNSS/ADS-B Solution After Cargolux Success

The novel approach for ADS-B Out developed for Cargolux is now being considered by other airlines.
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ATC

Bizcraft Get Breather as Euro Datalink Mandate Begins

Europe’s datalink requirement has come into force with last-minute exemptions for older airliners and business types up to narrowbody bizliners.

NBAA Scraps ABACE 2020 Amid Virus Concerns

NBAA has decided to cancel ABACE 2020 due to the growing Coronavirus outbreak.
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FBOs

BBA Aviation Rebrands as Signature Aviation

As it narrows its focus to FBO operations, UK-based BBA Aviation has changed its name to Signature Aviation.
Aircraft

EASA Proposal Updates Large-airplane Cert Rules

EASA has proposed changes to CS-25 certification regulations for transport airplanes to harmonize them with U.S. FAR Part 25 rules.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Risk Strategies Acquires Aviation Insurance Broker

Transport Risk Management is a Colorado-based broker specializing in aviation-related insurance and risk management.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier's Singapore Expansion Nears Completion

The Canadian airframer said it expects to complete a project in the second half of this year that quadruples the Singapore service center's size.
Aircraft

Pilatus PC-24 Clinches Rough Field Certification

Pilatus has obtained rough field certification for its PC-24, allowing the twinjet to take off and land on grass, wet earth, dry sand, gravel, and snow.
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Aircraft

Airbus On Track for E-Fan X Hybrid-Electric Flight in 2021

Airbus recently completed wind tunnel tests on a scale model of the E-Fan X hybrid-electric technology demonstrator aircraft, based on the BAe 146 RJ100.
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Aircraft

Dassault Finds Buyers for Belgian Aeronautics Firm SABCA

The French company signed an agreement to sell SABCA to a joint venture between the Belgian state and MRO provider Sabena Aerospace.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Drones Enlisted To Fight Corona Virus in China

Terra Drone Group company Antwork is using drones to transport critical medical supplies and patient samples in Corona virus fight.
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AINsight: Taking Pedigree to the Next Level

In the business aircraft broker community, we banty about the word pedigree as a badge of honor. We apply it to aircraft, but maybe we need to expand that?
Safety

Malaysia’s Defence White Paper–All Talk, No Action?

Malaysia has been deferring much-needed procurements for years, but a new Defence White Paper addresses upcoming needs.
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Aircraft

Boeing Puts Brave Face on Asia-Pac Narrowbody Prospects

The U.S. airframer’s marketing v-p sees opportunity to meet pent-up demand in China in particular.
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Aircraft

Honda Aircraft Expanding Asia Footprint

There are great opportunities for light jets in China and the rest of Asia, according to Honda Aircraft.
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Aircraft

Textron Seeks APAC Support To Bolster Aircraft Buys

The Beechcraft and Cessna airframer has boosted its support offerings in the Asia-Pacific region in the past year.
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Engines

Newly Expanded Sanad Looks to Asia-Pacific To Drive Businesses

The integration of Sanad's turbine businesses heralds the creation of a new 'industry champion.'
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Collins Expects Substantial Synergies from UTC-Raytheon Merger

Collins Aerospace will remain largely intact following the merger but its in-house military GPS business will be divested.
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Aircraft

India Prepares For New Fighter Tender

Rafales are now being delivered but there are still holes and problems with the procurement cycle.
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Aircraft

Comac Travels A 'Distant, Difficult Road' To Future

China sees steady aerospace development amid trade tensions.
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Maintenance and Modifications

BARP Offers Services for New and Older Russian Fighters

Belarus Aircraft Repair Plant No. 558 enjoys a competitive advantage in the servicing of Russia-built aircraft.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bird Aerosystems Debuts at Singapore

Bird increases investments in Asia-Pacific region to pursue multiple marketing campaigns
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Aircraft

Ukraine Defense Aims To Thrive Against Odds

Ukraine has been hitting the headlines again recently but it still remains vulnerable to Russia, so is trying to bolster its defenses.
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FBOs

Sheltair Scion Named as President

Lisa Holland will take the reins as president of the company her father founded more than half a century ago.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Monaco Air Duluth

Monaco Air Duluth has been the sole aviation services provider at Minnesota's Duluth International Airport for the past 15 years.
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Sustainability and Environment

ACS Adds Commercial Pax Ops to Offset Program

To take effect March 1, ACS offset program will be available for bookings through its Europe, North America, Africa, and Australia offices.