Bombardier has sold its remaining stake in the A220 airliner program, with Airbus and the government of Quebec now having full ownership.

Bombardier Quits Commercial Aviation as Airbus Takes Control of A220

Part of the drive to increase engine efficiency and reduce emissions, the Rolls-Royce UltraFan employs advanced composite fan blades.

Rolls-Royce Begins Building Giant Fans 

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

Singapore F-35 Buy Moves Closer

Thai UAV Surprises at Singapore Show

Singapore Airshow 2020 Day 1

Singapore Airshow 2020 Day 2

Singapore Airshow 2020 Day 3

Singapore Airshow

New from the 2020 Singapore Airshow

2020 Singapore Airshow

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Reuben F. Johnson

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Ukraine has been hitting the headlines again recently but it still remains vulnerable to Russia, so is trying to bolster its defenses.

Ukraine Defense Aims To Thrive Against Odds

Peter Shaw-Smith

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Bird increases investments in Asia-Pacific region to pursue multiple marketing campaigns 

Bird Aerosystems Debuts at Singapore

Belarus Aircraft Repair Plant No. 558 enjoys a competitive advantage in the servicing of Russia-built aircraft. 

BARP Offers Services for New and Older Russian Fighters

James Wynbrandt

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Onboard connectivity provider Gogo highlights its award-winning 2Ku broadband system at the Singapore Airshow.

Gogo Shows Off 2Ku Connectivity in Singapore

Gregory Polek

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The Embraer Commercial CEO awaits the competitive “visibility” airline customers covet. 

Despite Costs, Embraer’s Slattery Shows Patience on Boeing JV  

Charles Alcock

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Euramec is giving a new lease on life for older A320 airframes by having them recycled into training equipment for pilots and flight attendants.

Older Aircraft Can Be Upcycled To Train Flight Crews 

News and issues relating to civil and military unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) of all kinds and sizes, including those used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), combat (unmanned combat air vehicles, or UCAVs), law enforcement, research and other applications. Of particular focus is the FAA's planned integration of UAS into the U.S. national airspace system.

Rotary UAV maker UMS Skeldar is working with the Swedish Aviation Technical Training School to develop standards needed to meet anticipated new EASA rules.

UAV Manufacturer and Training School Work Together on Operating Standards

Jon Lake

Final assembly of the first five Eurofighter Typhoons for Kuwait is underway in Italy.

Kuwait Prepares for Typhoon EIS in 2020

China's Catic has pursued new military aircraft programs based on increasingly advanced technology. 

Catic Caters to Customers with Full Line of Fighters

William Dennis

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