David Donald
Contributor - UK

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Aircraft

France Launches New Sigint Aircraft Program

A business jet from the Dassault Falcon family will be the platform for a new Comint/Elint system
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Aircraft

F-35 and Super Hornet Back on the Table for Canada

Canada has issued a list of potential suppliers for its new fighter, including two controversial U.S. choices
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Aircraft

Saab Unveils GlobalEye

The first of three multi-role/AEW aircraft for the UAE is shown for the first time
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Aircraft

NATO Joint Tanker/Transport and MPA Programs Advance

New countries are joining the alliances and a new tanker is added to the MRTT fleet
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Rotorcraft

Sikorsky's New Rescue Hawk Enters Final Assembly

The first of four EMD machines should be flying around the turn of the year.
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Rotorcraft

Collective Wisdom Displays its Ultralight Eagle Heli

Italy's GHT Helicopters has developed a turbine-powered ultralight helicopter in a class dominated by reciprocating powerplants.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

China's Star Displays Two Innovative UAVs

Star UAV is promoting an unmanned version of the Pacific Aerospace P750XL as a cargo-carrier, mainly to operate in outlying areas
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Lightweight Launcher Launched

Having built more than a million 2.75-inch rocket launchers, Arnold Defense is the biggest manufacturer of such products in the world.
Aircraft

Falcon 8X comes to Singapore

Dassault's long-range Falcon 8X business jet is making its debut at the Singapore show as business slowly improves
Training and Workforce

Next-Gen Training Elevated by CAE Rise

Advanced evidence-based training methods can refine and improve airline training programs.
Maintenance and Modifications

DSTA and Boeing team to improve RSAF efficiency

Data analytics are an important tool for the early detection of faults. Boeing has teamed with DSTA to use and develop data tools for the RSAF.
Avionics

Rafael focus on "4th industrial revolution" reaps dividends

Rafael is 70 this year, and is continuing its tradition of harnessing the very latest of technology to create innovative weapons and systems.
Aircraft

Maritime Patrollers Take Center Stage

With submarine capability growing in the Asia-Pacific and, as maritime traffic increases, the need for MPAs has increased significantly.
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Airlines

Rockwell Collins Scores Regional Successes

Rockwell Collins has landed important deals in the Asia-Pacific region, while its products continue to improve airline and airport efficiency
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Rotorcraft

Armed Black Hawk Completes Qualification

Sikorsky's integrated weaponization solution for the S-70i/UH-60M Black Hawk is now qualified for operation. The launch customer is the UAE.
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Charter & Fractional

Embraer Lands KC-390 Interest for Leasing Deals

Embraer has received a Letter of Interest for six KC-390 transports, to be acquired by a company that aims to lease them out to air arms.
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Rotorcraft

New Bell 412 Sale to Philippines 'Cancelled'

Human rights issue threatens supply of Bell's latest Huey derivative, the 412EPI with digital cockpit,
Training and Workforce

Maritime Operations Drive Increasing Regional Training Needs

Canadia's CAE has a number of high-profile programs in the Asia-Pacific region, including a new training center in Brunei.
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Aircraft

Twin Otter Racks Up Hours and Sales

Viking Air, which has now sold Twin Otters in 30 countries, has seen strong interest in the type in the Asia-Pacific region.
Rotorcraft

Esterline Displays Advanced Helicopter Avionics

Esterline has developed a range of advanced avionics that can be built into an integrated solution to meet rotary-wing needs.
Airports

IAI and ST Engineering Win Airport Challenge

A joint Israeli/Singaporean team has won two challenges set by CAAS to improve efficiency at Changi airport.
Safety

Controp Helps Keep Birds and Drones at Bay

Birdstrike and the threat of drones are everyday hazards for airports. Controp has developed an EO/IR-based system to provide early detection.
Aircraft

Cessna Citation CJ4 Gets Surveillance Capability

On display the Singapore Airshow is a Citation CJ4 outfitted with BIRD Aerosystems' ASIO maritime surveillance system
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Avionics

Cost-efficient Maritime Surveillance Goes on Show

Controp has produced a system that can cost-effectively turn a fixed- or rotary-wing platform into a surveillance platform
Cabin Interior and Electronics

IAI Grows Conversion Business

IAI Bedek is a global leader in converting airliners for cargo and as the number of conversions increases, the company is opening new sites
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

IAI Launches New Decoy and RPA Capabilities

Towed radar decoys have been around for some years, but IAI has introduced a new system that is completely self-contained.

Electric Satellite Propulsion System Ready for Operation

Electric propuslion systems for satellites are generating significant interest, with Israel's Rafael being onr of the pioneers in the field.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Jet Aviation Basel Starts Work on Widebody Hangar

Scheduled to be ready for operations in the third quarter of 2018, the new hangar can accommodate aircraft up to the size of a Boeing 747.
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ATC

Saab Keeps Dubai ATC at Cutting Edge

With Dubai's heavy air traffic only set to increase, the need for sophisticated systems to ensure safe separation has grown.
Aircraft

UAE is Launch Customer for Multi-spectral Recon Pod

Goodrich's MS-110 reconnaissance pod has received a contract In the new deals announced by the UAE's armed forces.
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