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Singapore F-35 Buy Moves Closer

The island state is buying four F-35B STOVL versions, with an option for eight more.

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February 11, 2020

U.S. Navy Receives First Osprey Tiltorotor

The carrier onboard delivery version of the tiltrotor has greater internal fuel capacity than the Marine and Air Force versions.

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February 11, 2020

Airbus Unveils 'Maveric' Blended-wing Demonstrator

The Maveric demonstrator began flying in central France in June last year.

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February 11, 2020

PNG Air Signs Up for ATR's STOL Regional Airliners

Three new short-takeoff ATR airliners will help Papua New Guinea PNG Air expand its network further into rural communities.

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February 11, 2020

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Major Aircraft Acquisitions in U.S. DoD Proposed FY21 Budget

U.S. FY2021 defense budget funds 247 new aircraft from major programs worth a collective $23.8 billion.

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February 11, 2020

Daher Delivers 300th TBM 900-series Turboprop

The airplane was delivered last week to Dr. Ian Bair Fries and his wife, Susan, who previously owned a TBM 700B, TBM 850, and TBM 900.

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February 11, 2020

Jet Aviation Singapore Completes APAC Lineage Inspection

It also made a major pylon modification and CPDLC system upgrade.

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February 11, 2020

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

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