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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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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.
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NewsBoeing plans for rate production of operational MQ-28s within two years
Boeing plans to begin assembling operational MQ-28 Ghost Bat autonomous fighters within two years, as the first Block II aircraft enters ground testing and Australia prepares to transition the programme towards combat readiness.
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NewsBell targets Asia-Pacific military trainer replacement with 505
Bell is promoting its 505 light-single helicopter as a replacement for ageing military training fleets across Asia-Pacific, with the manufacturer identifying more than 50 potential opportunities in the region in the coming years.
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NewsBird Aerosystems wins Asia-Pacific helicopter self-defence contract
Israeli defence specialist Bird Aerosystems has secured a multi-million dollar contract to supply directed infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) equipment for a helicopter upgrade programme in the Asia-Pacific region, with dozens of SPREOS units to be delivered under a technology transfer agreement.
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NewsSingapore takes wraps off scaled prototype of domestic eVTOL aircraft
The aerospace engineer who claims to have come up with the term eVTOL – electric vertical take-off and landing – is behind a team designing Singapore’s first domestically developed electric air taxi, a scaled prototype of which is being formally unveiled today.
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NewsSIA extends contract with Collins Aerospace for component maintenance support on 777 fleet
Singapore Airlines has extended its component services contract with Collins Aerospace for its Boeing 777 fleet for another five years.
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NewsOutgoing AAPA chief calls for regional investment boost to ward off supply chain crunch
Outgoing director general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Subhas Menon has called for increased investment – particularly from Asia-Pacific states – to beef up the aerospace sector, as supply chain challenges continue to plague airlines.
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NewsMalaysia’s AirBorneo discloses order for eight ATRs
Malaysian operator AirBorneo has ordered eight ATR twin-turboprops, comprising five ATR 72-600s and three ATR 42-600s.