All articles by Leithen Francis – Page 3
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Japan to make request for military search and rescue helicopters
Japan is planning to issue a request for proposals for new search and rescue helicopters to equip its air force and navy ...
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Malaysia's Maritime Enforcement Agency wants UAVs
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency plans to buy shipborne unmanned air vehicles to complement its existing maritime patrol operations ...
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KAI to complete its first general aviation aircraft around year-end
Korea Aerospace Industries is still working on the joint-definition phase of its KC-100 light piston single, but aims to start building the first aircraft...
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China exporting ARJ21s and other aircraft to Indonesia
China is turning to barter deals and targeting resource-rich countries in an effort to sell the ARJ21 regional jet overseas.
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Philippines grounds all Robinson helicopters following crash
A fatal crash has led the Philippines to ground every Robinson helicopter in the country. The Philippines civil aviation authority has "ordered the...
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Xian Aircraft receives Chinese certification for MA600 turboprop
China's civil aviation regulatory authority has certified Xian Aircraft's new MA600 turboprop, paving the way for first deliveries to begin shortly.
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Australian MRH90s grounded after engine failure
Australia's 11 MRH90 helicopters have been grounded for the past month, following an engine failure ...
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Mitsubishi to complete MRJ design by end-August
Mitsubishi Aircraft aims to complete the design of its MRJ regional jet by the end of August and is working on a plan to develop an after-sales support network.
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Indonesian firm signs MoU to buy Chinese ARJ21s, Y12s and helicopters
China has secured a tentative deal with Indonesia for the sale of Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) ARJ21 regional jets, Harbin Y12 turboprops...
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Joint Strike Fighter catalyst for policy change in Japan
Japan is to decide before the end of the year whether to ease military aircraft restrictions. The government will reveal whether it will allow local manufacturers...
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India issues request for information for search and rescue helicopters
The Indian coastguard has issued requests for information for 16 shipborne and 14 shore-based helicopters.
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Mitsubishi to complete MRJ design by end-August
Mitsubishi Aircraft aims to complete the design of its Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) by the end of August, and is also working on a plan to develop an after-sales...
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Japan's ShinMaywa floats fire-fighting US-2 amphibian
Japan's ShinMaywa Industries has unveiled specifications for a fire-fighting variant...
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Japan's failure to issue a request for proposals for a new fighter aircraft leaves the country's defence manufacturing industry in limbo ...
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Pakistan to get Chinese AEW&C aircraft this year
Pakistan has received its second Erieye radar-equipped Saab 2000, and is also to get Shaanxi ZDK-03 AEW aircraft from China ...
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Indian air force considers amphibious aircraft buy
The Indian air force has issued a request for information for a possible new amphibious aircraft fleet for the Andaman Sea ...
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Indonesia's IAe developing new 19-seat aircraft
Indonesian Aerospace has kicked off a three-year programme to develop a new 19-seat turboprop aircraft aimed at small domestic charter operators demanding...
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Indonesia's IAe developing new 19-seat aircraft
Indonesian Aerospace (IAe) is developing a new 19-seat turboprop aircraft, the IAe N219, that will be pitched at Indonesian operators.
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Venezuela looking to buy 33 aircraft from China
China has signed an in-principal agreement with political ally Venezuela for the sale of 33 civil aircraft, including the Harbin Y12E.
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Indian Coast Guard issues RFI for 30 helicopters
The Indian Coast Guard has issued requests for information (RFI) for 16 ship-borne helicopters and 14 shore-based helicopters.