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Switzerland Starts New Round of Fighter Trials

In the coming weeks Switzerland will evaluate the five contenders for its new fighter program against a common set of mission scenarios

Japan Approved For Standard Missile Purchase

A large batch of SM-3 missiles has been requested and approved as part of Japan’s efforts to improve its anti-ballistic missile defenses

Indonesia To Impose New Work Restrictions on Foreign Pilots

The number of unemployed local pilots grows while Indonesian airlines continue to hire foreign flight crew.

China’s Daxing International On Track for September Opening

Developers expect to finish construction of the so-called mega-airport’s passenger terminal this month.

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Advanced Hawkeye Marches On

A new multi-year procurement contract completes the U.S. Navy’s purchase of 75 Advanced Hawkeyes, all of which will be capable of inflight refueling.

U.S. Proposes Select Aircraft and Parts Tariffs for EU Airbus Subsidies

Tariffs would apply to new aircraft and parts on aircraft from Airbus state sponsor nations

Newly Appointed Airbus CEO Faury Names Leadership Team

Airbus Commercial Aircraft no longer will have a separate chief executive.

FAA to Meet with U.S. Airlines, Unions on Max Review

Authorities plan to “gather facts, information, and individual views” on the status of the 737 Max grounding.

Su-33 To Begin 2nd Phase of Upgrade While Russia Mulls Carrier Options

Russia's aging Su-33 carrier-borne fighters are being modernized, but the path for the navy's carrier capability is far from clear.

Search Underway for Missing Japanese Pilot Following F-35 Crash

Some debris has been retrieved following the loss of a Japanese F-35 over the Pacific, but the pilot has yet to be located.

Rolls-Royce Shortens Inspection Interval for Trent 1000 TENs

Deterioration in the latest Trent’s high-pressure turbine blades has occurred faster than expected in some engines.

Norwegian Inks Deal with Airbus To Delay Neo Deliveries

The delivery re-shuffle forms part of low-cost carrier Norwegian's ongoing financial restructuring.

Embraer Names CEO Nominee

Embraer has chosen Marcopolo chief executive Francisco Gomes Neto to replace outgoing CEO Paulo Cesar de Souza e Silva.

Boeing Q1 Deliveries Sag Amid Max Grounding

Total 737 deliveries for the quarter fell by 43 airplanes.

Airlines and ANSPs Bicker Over European ATM Targets

EU-wide performance targets for the next five years call for a reduction in delays and costs.

Singapore-Malaysia Settlement Allows Firefly Seletar Service

The Malaysia Airlines subsidiary plans to start flying from Seletar Airport in Singapore on April 21.

Interjet Seeks Russian Help To Restore Superjet Fleet

New management at the Mexican airline has decided to concentrate on repairing its existing fleet of SSJ100s.

Creditors Reach Deal To Sell Avianca Brasil’s Assets

A plan to settle the debts of the bankrupt Brazilian airline calls for its partition into seven pieces.

Royal Navy’s New Crowsnest Completes First Flight

The Royal Navy's successor to the Sea King in the airborne early warning role has begun flight tests, with a view to entering service in 2020.

UAC Undergoes Management Shuffle Ahead of Reorganization

Plans call for a former Trade Ministry official to run the United Aircraft Corporation's new civil aviation division.

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