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Restructured Finmeccanica Leaner, More Focused

Finmeccanica has been rationalized into four sectors.

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February 17, 2016

A-29 has Asia-Pacific appeal, says Embraer

The A-29 Super Tucano on display at the Singapore Airshow is more than a sporty turboprop

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February 17, 2016

New Loitering Munitions Feature in Growing IAI Portfolio

The new Harpy NG autonomous anti-radar loitering munition boasts increased capability.

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February 17, 2016

Satair Signs Support Agreement with UTC

Wide-ranging agreement will help UTC to better support small and medium-sized clients with spares distribution.

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February 17, 2016

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Farsound Sees Supply Chain Opportunity

The UK’s Farsound sees the Asia Pacific as a fast-growing source of business for its supply chain expertise.

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February 17, 2016

Piper Promotes M Series at Singapore

Florida-based manufacturer has revamped its Meridian line-up as the ‘M Series’ and is emphasizing top-of-the-range M600 in Singapore.

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February 17, 2016

Farnborough Gears Up for F-35

This year’s Farnborough International Airshow will feature (all being well) the F-35, a drone zone and, for the first time, a Chinese national pavilion.

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February 17, 2016

Satellite Move Extends Airbus Coverage

Moving Skynet 5A west has meant that it now covers the Asia Pacific market better for secure military communications.

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February 17, 2016

U.S. Agency Denies Boeing's Protest of Bomber Contract

Northrop Grumman said it will now 'get back to work' on the Long Range Strike-Bomber program, potentially worth $80 billion.

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February 17, 2016

Bombardier Confronts ATR With 90-Seater Q400

Bombardier is set to start delivery of a 90-passenger Q400 twin turboprop regional airliner in 2018.

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February 17, 2016

Philippine Airlines Signs For Six Airbus A350-900s

The $1.8 billion deal calls for deliveries to begin in 2018.

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February 17, 2016

Cessna Obtains EASA Approval for Latitude

The Latitude also holds authorization for operations at La Mole Airport in St. Tropez, France.

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February 17, 2016

Bombardier Bizjet Shipments To Slide after Flat 2015

Bombardier delivered 199 bizjets last year: 73 Global 5000/6000s, 68 Challenger 300/350s, 25 Challenger 605/650s, one Challenger 850 and 32 Learjet 70/75s.

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February 17, 2016

Daher Unveils Enhancements for TBM 900

The TBM 900 single-engine turboprop continues to sell well, including in Asia

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February 17, 2016

Airbus Rejects Projections of Gloom for Asia-Pacific Airlines

European manufacturer remains confident that its orderbook will remain strong and says its customers and competitors agree

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February 17, 2016

How Scoot’s Boeing 787 Exemplifies the Dreamliner’s Cabin Flexibility

How Scoot’s Boeing 787 Exemplifies the Dreamliner’s Cabin Flexibility

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February 17, 2016

Airbus’s A350XWB Airliner Flies Low and Slow Over the Singapore Airshow

Airbus’s A350XWB Airliner Flies Low and Slow Over the Singapore Airshow

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February 16, 2016

F-35 Report Card Gives Thumbs-Down to Block Buy

Various issues still remain that are likely to put partner nations off the block buys the U.S. wants.

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February 16, 2016

U.S. Contingent Looks to Capitalize on Transpacific Partnership

The U.S. contingent is once again one of the largest national groupings of exhibitors at the Singapore Airshow.

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February 16, 2016

Yak Answers Russia’s Call for Trainer

Yakovlev’s latest generation of trainer is being procured to provide elementary training for the Russian forces

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February 16, 2016