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Bell Partners With Japan Airlines and Sumitomo on Air Mobility

A memorandum of understanding between Bell, Japan Airlines and Sumitomo covers work to developing an ecosystem for urban air mobility services.

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February 11, 2020

Qatar Airways-backed Air Italy Ceases Operations

The Italian airline will be liquidated following years of losses and an apparent disagreement between shareholders whether to inject more funds.

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February 11, 2020

Spidertracks Adds AHRS Data

Satellite flight tracking service Spidertracks is launching a new generation of hardware—Spider X.

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February 11, 2020

TAI Warms to Malaysia as Springboard for Asia-Pacific

New offices in Malaysia and Pakistan herald greater global role

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February 10, 2020

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Deharde Revolutionizes Sheet Metal Forming

The German sheet metal specialist offers a lower-cost alternative to roll forming.

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February 10, 2020

IAI To Continue Supplying T-38 Wings

IAI's contract to supply wing sets for the T-38 helps keep the U.S. Air Force’s trainer fleet flying until the T-7A Red Hawk enters service.

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February 10, 2020

Britain’s Poseidon Adventure Begins

With the delivery of the first Boeing P-8 to its base in Scotland the RAF has a maritime patrol aircraft on its books for the first time in over a decade.

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February 10, 2020

ST Engineering Celebrates A321P2F Milestones

The first test flight of the A321 passenger-to-freighter conversion took place on January 22.

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February 10, 2020

Embraer's E2 Profit Hunter is the King of the Skies

Embraer's E2 Profit Hunter is the King of the Skies

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February 10, 2020

Embraer E195-E2 Debuts in Singapore

The Brazilian OEM sees market opportunity for smaller narrowbodies in Asia as airlines prioritize yield over market share.

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February 9, 2020

Airbus January Orders Surge, Deliveries Sag

The European airframer netted firm orders for 274 airplanes while delivering 31 in January.

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February 9, 2020

Terma To Provide U.S. ANG F-16s With Flare-capable Pylons

A NATO contract could lead to more F-16 countries selecting Terma's pylon upgrades.

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February 9, 2020

PLAAF Senior Pilot Reveals Poor Performance in Joint Exercise With RTAF

A report details the performance of PLAAF aircraft in Falcon Strike 2015.

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February 8, 2020

IAI Looks to Build Regional Ties on 2018 HNA Deal

IAI's Aviation Group plans additional supplier and MRO activities related to its agreement with HNA Group.

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February 8, 2020

Asia-Pacific Stakes Claim to Place in Urban Air Mobility Revolution

Several Asia-Pacific companies are making big investments in urban air mobility technology and the region's cities may be early adopters of eVTOL aircraft.

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February 8, 2020

Comac Travels A 'Distant, Difficult Road' To Future

China sees steady aerospace development amid trade tensions.

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February 7, 2020

India Prepares For New Fighter Tender

Rafales are now being delivered but there are still holes and problems with the procurement cycle.

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February 7, 2020

Textron Seeks APAC Support To Bolster Aircraft Buys

The Beechcraft and Cessna airframer has boosted its support offerings in the Asia-Pacific region in the past year.

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February 7, 2020

Honda Aircraft Expanding Asia Footprint

There are great opportunities for light jets in China and the rest of Asia, according to Honda Aircraft.

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February 7, 2020

Boeing Puts Brave Face on Asia-Pac Narrowbody Prospects

The U.S. airframer’s marketing v-p sees opportunity to meet pent-up demand in China in particular.

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February 7, 2020