Chen Chuanren
Asia Correspondent

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Charter & Fractional

Asia Flight Services Learns To Be Flexible

Asia Flight Services has had to respond to changes to its core business from outside forces including military coups and the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Aircraft

Korea’s KF-X Fighter Named KF-21 Boramae at Rollout

Korea’s fifth-generation fighter has been developed partly in conjunction with Indonesia, although its continued participation is under question.
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Rotorcraft

South Korea Wants Attack Helos, Minesweepers, More JDAMs

The ROK Army is looking to modernize its gunship fleet through the acquisition of an “Apache-class” helicopter to replace its aging Bell AH-1S Cobras.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Elbit and KAI Join Forces for Military UAS Collaboration

Links between Korean and Israeli industry are growing, particularly in the field of unmanned air systems.
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IAI Joins with KAI to Market Loitering Munitions in Korea

The Republic of Korea is in the market for loitering munitions that can be used in manned-unmanned teaming operations.
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Indonesia Confirms Interest in F-15EX and Other New Assets

Indonesia’s air force hopes to acquire a new fleet of multi-role fighters, along with tankers, transports, UAVs, air defense radars and AEW aircraft.
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Korea Orders Indigenous Long-range Air Defense Radars

Korea intends to replace its current TPS-77 equipment with longer-ranged radars being developed by LIG Nex1.
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Rotorcraft

Australia Selects Apache Guardian for Recon Requirement

Slaying Vipers and culling Tigers, the Apache has been selected to answer the Australian Army Aviation Corps attack helicopter requirement.
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Rotorcraft

Manila Inducts Black Hawks, Considers Second Batch

The Philippines Air Force has begun operating the Black Hawk, having received its first batch of six in November.
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Aircraft

Indonesia Looks to Dassaut Rafale for Fighter Requirement

The ongoing search for a new multi-role fighter has led the Indonesian defense ministry to France, where a sizeable deal for the Rafale is in negotiation.
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Accidents

Taiwan Grounds F-16 Fighter Fleet Following Crash

The latest fighter loss is the second for the Republic of China Air Force in the past few weeks, and the fourth this year.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

U.S. Approves MQ-9B SeaGuardians for Taiwan

As well as being cleared for a potential sale to Taiwan, the maritime version of the SkyGuardian is also being demonstrated to Japan’s Coast Guard.
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U.S. Approves SLAM-ER and MS-110 Pods for Taiwan

The long-range missile and multi-spectral reconnaissance pod would both enhance Taiwan’s ability to conduct operations against mainland China.
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Japan to Strengthen Defenses Following North Korean Parade

Japan’s Self-Defense Force is requesting funding to increase the effectiveness of its air defenses in the light of North Korea bolstering its firepower.
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Aircraft

Thailand Inks $162 million T-6C Texan II Deal

Having previously signaled its intentions to acquire T-6s for the training role, the Royal Thai Air Force has firmed up its acquisition.
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China Pressures Taiwan in Weekend Jet Sorties

China has mounted a series of large-scale aerial exercises over the Bashi Channel in response to the visit to Taiwan of a U.S. delegation.
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Aircraft

Philippines Receives First Super Tucano

Embraer’s light attack turboprop is expected to join OV-10 Broncos operating in the close support/counter insurgency role.
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Aircraft

Philippines Seeks Funds for C-130Js and Huey Servicing

The ability to respond rapidly to both external and internal threats is driving a program to renew the Philippines air force’s transport fleet.
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Aircraft

Thailand To Choose Beechcraft Light Attack and Trainer Aircraft

Although not confirmed by the manufacturer, it seems that Thailand has selected the Beechcraft T-6 and AT-6 to answer training and light attack needs.
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Rotorcraft

More Singapore Chinooks Go to Australia as Training Expands

The Singaporean training detachment at Oakey in Queensland is scheduled to receive the bulk of the new CH-47F helicopters that are to be delivered shortly.
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Security

South Korea Unveils Plan to Improve Defenses

Better theater situational awareness, expanded missile defenses, armed UAVs and a light aircraft carrier are on Seoul’s shopping list.
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Aircraft

China Flies AG600 from the Sea, Suggests Assault Ship Could Operate Aircraft

The successor to the Harbin SH-5 amphibian in People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) service is making progress toward service entry.
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Aircraft

Indonesia Interested in Austria’s Typhoons

In its ongoing search for an F-5 replacement the Indonesian air force has shown interest in the Austrian Typhoons, whose future is far from certain.
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‘New Normal’ Could Bring Opportunity for Bizav in Asia

The Asian Business Aviation Association hopes general aviation and business aviation stakeholders will seize the current opportunity to expand.
Safety

Singapore Outlines COVID-19 Measures for Bizav

The nation-state is working to ensure both arriving and departing passengers and crews are negative for CORVID-19.
Safety

Sino Jet Measures the Impact of COVID-19

The operator is seeing some benefits from the restrictions on airline travel.
Security

JetSolution Looks for Opportunities Amid Outbreak

The virus will likely affect the Chinese economy and others, but how much remains to be seen.
Aircraft

Y-20 AEW and Tanker Variants To Appear Soon

The successful introduction into service of the Xian Y-20 heavy transport has freed China from reliance on the Il-76 airframe for fighter support aircraft.
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Charter & Fractional

Rideshare Provider Sees eVTOLs as Air Charter's Future

Helicopter rideshare program Ascent is talking to eVTOL aircraft developers about service entry in Asia, while stepping up carbon offsetting.
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Aircraft

Royal Thai Air Force Unveils Spending Plans

New trainers, transports, and a replacement for older Thai Air Force F-16s are to be purchased over the coming years, along with improved air defenses.
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