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Maritime Patrollers Take Center Stage

With submarine capability growing in the Asia-Pacific and, as maritime traffic increases, the need for MPAs has increased significantly.

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February 7, 2018

Honda Aircraft Aims To Expand Asia Bizjet Interest

The Japanese aircraft manufacturer sees plenty of opportunity for sales of the HondaJet in Asia.

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February 7, 2018

Mitsubishi to Add Seventh Flight Test Article for MRJ Effort

No “show stoppers” as program progresses toward delivering on promise of late 2019 certification

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February 7, 2018

CAAS Inks New, Updated Civil Aviation Agreements

Updated bilateral safety initiative with the U.S. leads list of collaborative approaches championed by the Singaporean authority.

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February 7, 2018

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Bombardier Foresees Strong Need for 60- to 150-Seat Transports

Canadian airframer says economic growth will drive demand; positions its Q400 turboprops, CRJs and small single-aisle airliners as the solution.

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February 7, 2018

UTC Wins Place on KF-X as Korean Program Advances

UTC Aerospace Systems to provide key components to KF-X prime contractor KAI, but Korea must develop its own AESA radar.

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February 7, 2018

Falcon 8X comes to Singapore

Dassault's long-range Falcon 8X business jet is making its debut at the Singapore show as business slowly improves

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February 7, 2018

EFW Launches A321P2F with Order from Vallair

ST Aero-Airbus joint venture to deliver first airplane by end of 2019.

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February 7, 2018

Royal Flying Doctor Service Orders King Airs

The Australian RFDS has placed an order for two modified Beechcraft King Air 350 cargo aircraft.

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February 7, 2018

Twin Otter Racks Up Hours and Sales

Viking Air, which has now sold Twin Otters in 30 countries, has seen strong interest in the type in the Asia-Pacific region.

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February 6, 2018

Dassault Falcon Sees Asian Sales Success

Indonesian buyer opts for Falcon 8X as Dassault reports increasing interest in Falcons again in China.

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February 6, 2018

Boeing Inks 747-8F Order, Sees Strong Cargo Market

The conversion of an option for 14 747 freighters into a firm order by UPS, pushes, Boeing's cargo carrier backlog to more than 100.

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February 6, 2018

Sukhoi Shows Off "Saberlets" on Superjet 100

New wingtip devices are designed to cut fuel burn by as much as 3 percent.

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February 6, 2018

The Singapore Debutante's Ball

A spectrum of military, civil and business aircraft on static display are making their first Singapore Airshow appearances

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February 6, 2018

Thai Gripen Debuts at Singapore Airshow

Thai Gripen shows its mettle in its impressive aerial display.

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February 6, 2018

BOC Aviation Delivers its 250th Boeing Aircraft

Boeing's largest lessor-customer has delivered its 250th 737-800, to a Chinese airline.

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February 6, 2018

EASA Awards Airbus Helicopters Single Production Approval

Single production organization approval will simplify production and certification processes, company says.

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February 6, 2018

Bombardier ‘Gratified’ Justice Served in C Series Dumping Case

Canadian OEM is seeing enthusiasm for its airplane growing in the Asia-Pacific, with its C Series now in operation with Korean Air.

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February 6, 2018

Orolia, AFIKLM Team Up On A320 ELT Retrofit

Companies seeking STC for Kannad ELT-DT installations.

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February 6, 2018

Textron Aviation Adds to Asia-Pac Efforts

Growing sales in the Asia-Pacific region are resulting in an expansion of Textron Aviation service and sales teams.

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February 6, 2018