Chen Chuanren
Asia Correspondent

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Airports

Singapore, Malaysia Strike Deal over Airspace Spat

The Singapore and Malaysia governments have agreed to take reciprocal actions to ease the airspace dispute around Singapore Seletar Airport.
Airports

Malaysia Restricts Airspace Near Seletar ILS Path

Malaysia has permanently restricted airspace over Pasir Gudang, Johor, near the ILS approach path of Singapore Seletar Airport.
Aircraft

U.S. Interest Grows as More J-20 Details Emerge

China's enigmatic J-20 stealthy fighter is now in limited PLAAF service as details regrading weapons and refueling capability are released
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Airports

Operators Concerned about New Seletar Restriction

The noise-abatement restrictions could limit bizav's access to the airport, group warns.
Rotorcraft

Philippines Leans Towards Black Hawk and T129

Recent statements from the Philippines defense minister have revealed that the nation is looking to buy new helicopters, and possibly Gripens too.
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Saab Finds Footing in Japan with Its EW Products

Historically Jzapan has been a difficult market for non-U.S. suppliers, but appears to hve opened up. Saab is pitching its electronic warfare solutions
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Rotorcraft

IBAC Hopes To Promote IS-BAO/IS-BAH to Asia Regulators

Business and general aviation operators are complying with airline rules, says the IBAC director general.

AsBAA Wraps Successful Safety Event in Manila

Industry sees a fruitful partnership ahead with government agencies.
Regulations and Government

Philippines To Develop Regulations for General Aviation

The industry is "self managing," and the aviation authority believes federal oversight will boost aviation in the region.
Rotorcraft

China’s Z-10ME Showcased with Increased Capabilities

The enhanced Z-10ME with anti-submarine and special forces capabilities was showcased at Airshow China in Zhuhai in October.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

China Shows Off UAV Capabilities at Zhuhai

A number of new and eye-catching UAV designs from China's burgeoning UAV industry were unveiled at the Zhuhai show
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Avionics

Thales Brings TopMax Head-worn Display To Asia

Thales aims to certify the device by 2020.
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Aircraft

Taiwan Receives First F-16V Upgrade

The Republic of China Air Force has started to receive AESA radar-equipped F-16s that have been modernized by AIDC
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Aircraft

Japan Considering More F-35s; First SRVL for Royal Navy

Japan's desire for further F-35s could result in an order for 20 more to begin the replacement of the F-15 Eagle
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Airlines

Narita Opens Its Arms to Business Aviation

Traffic is on the rise, the airport is preparing for Olympics traffic.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Jet Ranger X Embarks On Three-month Asian Tour

The five-seat model has established traction in the Asia-Pacific market, the company says.
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FBOs

Joint Venture Set Up To Run Singapore Bizjet Terminal

The joint-venture company is intended to provide service for bizjet passengers in Singapore.
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Aircraft

Singapore Officially Unveils A330 MRTT

Having been in-country for two weeks, Singapore's first Airbus A330 MRTT was formally unveiled at the RSAF Day parade
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Aircraft

Japan Receives New 'Air Force One'

Japan's Boeing 747s have flown the country's prime ministers around the world for 27 years. Now they are being replaced by Boeing 777s
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Airports

Bizav Traffic Soars at Hong Kong Airport

Airport handled 695 non-revenue aircraft movements in July 2018, up from 509 a year earlier.

Scandaled 1MDB Global 5000 Seized in Singapore

The aircraft is in the Jet Aviation hangar at Seletar.
Aircraft

New Malaysian Government Reveals Su-30MKM Readiness Woes

The Royal Malaysian Air Force is facing a fighter shortage as its Su-30MKM 'Flankers' require a 10-year check
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Airlines

ST Engineering Aerospace Has Confidence In A321/320 P2F Product

Singapore company believes tie with Airbus and growing regional freighter demand will lead to success for its narrowbody P2F program.
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China’s OneSpace Counts Down To Market Entry

OneSpace is a young company hoping to ride on the back of the boom in CubeSats.
Aircraft

KAI Aiming for Spanish and Greek Trainer Deals

Korean manufacturer is looking west for opportunities to sell its KT-1 turboprop trainer and the T-50 Golden Eagle advanced jet trainer.
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Aircraft

Another Chinese UCAV Is Revealed

The YaoYing II is an armed version of a drone that first flew in 2016.
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Aircraft

Singapore Discusses a Future Fighter

The Minister of Defence said that the F-35 would be evaluated with other types.
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Aircraft

Korea Opts For Boeing P-8A Poseidon MPA

There was no open competition. New Zealand will likely follow.
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Environment

Honeywell’s 757 Storm Chasing in Asia

Unlike the aircraft's past global tours, which have demonstrated its connectivity, this time it is gathering scientific weather data in a volatile region.
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Aircraft

Thailand Introduces Elbit’s Hermes 450 UAS

But the Israeli company faces export competition from the British Watchkeeper development of the H450.
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