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Airbus Projects Major Presence at Singapore Show

Largest exhibitor at Changi shows A350-1000, A400M among other aircraft.
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Avionics

Western World Risks Losing Edge on Electronic Warfare

ADECS conference here in Singapore heard that the West is struggling to stay ahead in electronic warfare.
Aircraft

Embraer Expects E2s To Shine in China, Asia-Pac

Reports several improvements to E190-E2 specifications
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Aircraft

For Saab, New Boss, New Home, New Opportunities

The company sees a strong market for its defense offerings in the Asia-Pacific region.
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ATC

Asia-Pacific Open Skies Gets Closer

Investment in ATC is preparing the region for more growth as progress is made towards greater liberalization of traffic rights.
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Aircraft

Longitude Marking Asia-Pacific Debut at Singapore

The aircraft is among a range of jets that underscore the company's push into new markets.
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Airports

Slow but Steady Expansion Drives Changi Projects

The airport is planning for anticipated growth in Asia over the next 20 years.
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Aircraft

Airbus's BelugaXL To Fly By Mid-Year

Program schedule calls for 1,000 hours of flight testing before entering service in mid-2019
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Anti-UAS Systems Closer to Deployment

Lasers, high-powered microwaves, and nets are among the UAS abatement options.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ontic Gets U.S. Nod for Singapore MRO

The facility is also a storefront for Ontic's rapidly expanding portfolio of components for legacy aircraft.
Aircraft

China Is Serious About Exporting UCAVs

They have already been sold to a dozen countries, and newly-capable ones continue to emerge, including a jet.
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Aircraft

China Fifth-gen Fighters May Still Not Match Up

Defense analysts believe China has still not achieved Western levels of fighter design experise, despite appearances.
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Aircraft

PPG Offering Sealant Samples Before Roll-out

New Pro-Seal 815M product speeds up sealing cycle times.
Aircraft

Gulfstream's G500, G600 Make Asia Debuts

Both jets on track for entry into service this year; company also has G650, G550 and G280 on static display here
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Safety

Boeing Proposes Airplane Cyberattack Simulator

In its early stages the system will provide data about pilot response to facilitate the development of better defenses.
FBOs

WEF Draws Record Bizav Traffic

Business aviation traffic numbers have been steadly increasing at the annual conference, leading to another record this year.
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Innova Aerospace Quietly Shuts Its Doors

The Texas-based company which owned Sierra Industries, Sabreliner Aviation and Composite Helicopters appears to be defunct.
Rotorcraft

Swisshelicopter Rebrands as Kopter

Name "makes a promise to its customers: whatever the missions, whatever the times, wherever the places, Kopter will get you where you’re going."
Rotorcraft

CBP Helicopters To Provide Super Bowl Security

Three UH-60 Black Hawks and three AStars will maintain aerial surveillance for the Super Bowl this Sunday in Minneapolis

AINsight: What Exactly Is an ‘Off Market’ Aircraft?

If an airplane is being advertised, even casually, how can it be off the market? It is either for sale or it isn't.
Aircraft

F-35 Development, Availability and Reliability Problems Remain, Testers Say

The U.S. Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) issued a downbeat report.
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Avionics

STC Connects FreeFlight Sensor and L3 Transponders

The STC provides a pathway to lower-cost ADS-B Out upgrades for a variety of legacy business jets.
Airports

Subic Bay Commits To Business Aviation

Subic Bay International Airport aims to pick up general aviation traffic from Manila International.
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Aircraft

Airbus Continues Flight Tests on Several Variants

A status update on the airframer's programs.
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Aircraft

Business Aviation Has Prominent Role in Bombardier Growth Strategy

G7000 introduction, aftermarket ramp-up key to BBA growth projections
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Training and Workforce

Lockheed Martin Backs India’s Women in Aerospace Initiative

Program to encourage young women in India to consider a career in aviation is gathering support.
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Aircraft

Saab Seeks Assurances on Potential Embraer-Boeing Combination

The Swedish company wants to protect the technology of Gripen E/F fighter being co-developed with Brazil.
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Avionics

More Requirements Coming for North Atlantic Track Users

Aircraft will need to be equipped with FANS 1/A, controller-pilot datalink communications and ADS-C to fly on the NAT between FL350 and FL390 inclusive.
Rotorcraft

GlobalParts.aero Makes Move into Rotary-wing Market

The company is adding part numbers that will support its mixed-fleet customer base.
FBOs

Signature To Acquire Cali Airport Self-serve Fuel Operation

The FBO chain expections to expand its facility at Santa Barbara Airport, with the pending acquisition of Mag Aviation Fuel.