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NewsLeonardo targets Indian helicopter production through Adani pact
India’s Adani Defence & Aerospace is to partner with Leonardo to set up a helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in the country, potentially including final assembly facilities for the Italian firm’s AW169M and AW190 TrekkerM platforms.
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NewsSingapore A330 MRTT gains full automatic air refuelling certification
The Republic of Singapore Air Force has become the first operator to introduce fully certified automatic air-to-air refuelling capability on the Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), following qualification trials that covered day and night operations across multiple receiver types.
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NewsCAE to introduce Asia-Pacific’s first 777X simulator
Aviation training provider CAE is to deploy Asia-Pacific’s first Boeing 777X full-flight simulator in Singapore, ahead of the widebody-twin’s eventual service entry.
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NewsUS Marine Corps’ AH-1Z Vipers to carry L3Harris Red Wolf long-range missiles
L3Harris Technologies has secured a contract to rapidly produce and deliver Red Wolf air-launched weapons to meet the US Marine Corps’ (USMC’s) Precision Attack Strike Munition (PASM) requirement.
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NewsWestJet 737 aborted take-off at high speed after pilot’s seat shifted backwards
Canadian investigators have disclosed that a WestJet Boeing 737-700 rejected take-off at high speed after the first officer’s seat unlatched and fully shifted backwards. The first officer had been the flying pilot at the time of the 26 January departure to Calgary from Comox, on Vancouver Island. According to the ...
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NewsAir India told to ensure pilots follow correct procedures after 787 fuel-switch snag
India’s civil aviation regulator is advising Air India to circulate recommended Boeing procedures for operating fuel cut-off switches on the 787, after crew concerns emerged during a London Heathrow-Bengaluru service. The 1 February flight was conducted by a 787-8 identified by the Indian DGCA as VT-ANX. It states that, during ...
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NewsFrench navy to field new VTOL version of Aliaca surveillance drone
The French navy will field its first vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) version of the Aliaca uncrewed aerial system later this year, under an amended contract with Airbus Helicopters.
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NewsAviation leadership panel confident on Asia-Pacific growth despite near-term challenges
A panel of aviation leaders representing airlines, engine makers and aircraft lessors remain confident of continued growth in the Asia-Pacific, despite ongoing challenges like delivery delays.
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NewsUzbekistan revealed as latest customer for C-390 transport
Uzbekistan has become the latest customer for Embraer’s C-390 Millennium, with the Central Asian country revealed as being behind a previously undisclosed order for the transport.
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NewsKLM chief operating officer steps down as carrier plans faster transformation
KLM is to recruit a new chief operating officer after Maarten Stienen opted to step down in May this year. Stienen’s decision follows changes within the organisation of the Dutch carrier, which has just approved a second four-year term for chief executive Marjan Rintel. KLM says the changes “impact the ...
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NewsSyos seeks new UK production site for SA200 UAV as it eyes Nyx ‘loyal wingman’ opportunity
Uncrewed systems developer Syos Aerospace will shortly announce where in the UK it intends to locate a new production line for its SA200 rotary-wing drone.
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NewsJetstar Japan to undergo transition as Qantas divests entire shareholding
Australian flag-carrier Qantas Airways is aiming to divest its one-third share in budget carrier Jetstar Japan, selling its interest to Japanese shareholders in order to concentrate on its core operations. Qantas says Development Bank of Japan will enter the ownership structure of the Tokyo Narita-based low-cost airline as a new ...
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NewsAir Cambodia orders 10 Boeing 737 Max 8s
Air Cambodia has disclosed firm orders for 10 Boeing 737 Max 8s, becoming the type’s newest customer.
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NewsUganda Airlines seeks new chief executive to ‘turn around’ profitability
Uganda Airlines is seeking a new chief executive officer, although circumstances surrounding the current leader, Jenifer Bamuturaki, have yet to be clarified. The carrier’s board chair, Priscilla Mirembe Serukka, has issued a formal notice of recruitment for the position. She says the board is looking for a leader that will ...
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NewsST Engineering aims for AirFish service entry this year with Singapore ferry operator
ST Engineering’s AirX joint venture anticipates its 10-passenger AirFish wing-in-ground-effect craft will commence operations later this year with Singapore marine ferry operator BatamFast, pending maritime regulatory approval.
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NewsCebu Pacific extends A320, ATR 72 training services contract with CAE
Cebu Pacific has extended its training services agreements with CAE covering Airbus A320 and ATR 72 platforms.
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NewsComac wins orders for C909 fire-fighting variant
Comac has disclosed orders for up to six C909s equipped for fire-fighting from Chinese firm Shanxi Victory General Aviation.
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InterviewMongolia’s Hunnu Air eyes network gains following E2-based fleet modernisation
Mongolian operator Hunnu Air is looking at growth opportunities in Southeast Asia, India and Central Asia, spurred by its recent fleet modernisation efforts.
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NewsVertical eyes golden opportunity in Asia-Pacific for newly launched Valo
UK aircraft developer Vertical Aerospace is making its Singapore air show debut as it targets what it believes will be one of the most significant regions for advanced air mobility (AAM) operations.
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NewsStart-up Radia makes Singapore air show debut with WindRunner ultra-heavy-freighter concept
Colorado-based start-up Radia is making its show debut at Singapore, showcasing WindRunner, an ultra-heavy-lift freighter concept designed to carry oversized cargo including wind turbine blades. The firm aims for service entry in the early 2030s.