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News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

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Airbus mulls 10-abreast A350XWB for AirAsia

Airbus is studying 10-abreast seating for its A350WXB following interest from low-cost airlines including AirAsia, which has inquired a potential 25-aircra

Aircraft

February 20, 2008

First KC-767 delivered to Japan as U.S. KC-X decision comes due

Boeing delivered the first of four KC-767 Tankers to Japan yesterday, 15 months behind schedule.

Aircraft

February 20, 2008

Ready for duty, Fire Scout shipping out

The U.S.

Aircraft

February 20, 2008

Embraer C-390 would serve Asia well

Since April last year, when Embraer revealed that it is studying the possible development of a military transport aircraft, the world has awaited further n

Aircraft

February 20, 2008

Videos

Honeywell scores three airline deals

Honeywell will leave Singapore with agreements to place its equipment on three Asia Pacific airlines’ airplanes.

Aircraft

February 20, 2008

SABR takes X-band radar a step further

Northrop Grumman’s Aerospace Systems Division revealed here yesterday the latest in its growing active electronically steered antenna (AESA) radar family.

Aircraft

February 20, 2008

India’s fighter shootout has the world’s eye

The technical and technology transfer bids for one of the biggest-ever fighter deals of recent times are due for delivery in 11 days time.

Aircraft

February 20, 2008

Taiwan to modernize indigenous fighter

AIDC’s modernization program for the F-CK-1 Indigenous Defense Fighter (IDF)–also known as the Ching-kuo–is nearing the end of its latest development perio

Aircraft

February 20, 2008

Orders for Embraer E-Jets keep rolling in

Brazil’s Embraer announced an order here yesterday from U.S.

Aircraft

February 20, 2008

Big Friend; Little Friend

In World War II, Allied bombers and their escort fighters were called “big friends” and “little friends.” Here, an F-16 appears to be following the traditi

Aircraft

February 19, 2008

Dassault doubles spares capacity

Dassault Falcon (Chalet CD41) is to open two new spare parts distribution centers, in Shanghai and Mumbai, for its business jets.

Aircraft

February 19, 2008

Aussie aerobats sparkle in the Changi skies

The Roulettes display team from Australia is providing a daily example of skilled flying in conditions that are sometimes quite demanding.

Aircraft

February 19, 2008

Saab inks multi-ship contract with Kingdom of Thailand

Following the signing of a contract by the Kingdom of Thailand for six fighters, Saab is celebrating the capture of its first Gripen customer in the region

Aircraft

February 19, 2008

Japan’s ANA mulls Mitsubishi MRJ

Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has confirmed its interest in the proposed Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) for its planned fleet expansion.

Aircraft

February 19, 2008

SIA serves as standard bearer for Airbus’ A380 megaliner

Many Singapore Air Show visitors are seeing the Airbus A380 paying for itself in commercial service for the first time as it lands and takes off here at Ch

Aircraft

February 19, 2008

Cessna crowing over its orders for 26 aircraft

Cessna Aircraft has received new orders for 26 single-engine aircraft from companies in the Asia Pacific region.Susi Air of Indonesia placed an

Aircraft

February 19, 2008

Composites or aluminum; the choice for OEMs

Cessna, Bombardier and Raytheon have taken fundamentally different approaches to their new business jet designs.

Aircraft

February 19, 2008

Britten-Norman soldiers on refurbing BN2B Islanders

The Britten-Norman Group (B-N) (Stand No.

Aircraft

February 19, 2008

Boeing’s order book swells by 60 airplanes

Boeing announced new firm orders from two Indonesian airlines–ambitious low-fare 737 operator Lion Air and Garuda Indonesia–for a total of 60 airplanes.

Aircraft

February 19, 2008

AirAsia Opts for Rockwell Collins Avionics

AirAsia has selected a suite of Rockwell Collins avionics for 60 new Airbus A320s, with options for 40 more.

Aircraft

February 19, 2008

Aircraft

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

Latest

Airbus mulls 10-abreast A350XWB for AirAsia

Airbus is studying 10-abreast seating for its A350WXB following interest from low-cost airlines including AirAsia, which has inquired a potential 25-aircra

First KC-767 delivered to Japan as U.S. KC-X decision comes due

Boeing delivered the first of four KC-767 Tankers to Japan yesterday, 15 months behind schedule.

Ready for duty, Fire Scout shipping out

The U.S.

Embraer C-390 would serve Asia well

Since April last year, when Embraer revealed that it is studying the possible development of a military transport aircraft, the world has awaited further n

Videos

More Articles

Honeywell scores three airline deals

Honeywell will leave Singapore with agreements to place its equipment on three Asia Pacific airlines’ airplanes.

SABR takes X-band radar a step further

Northrop Grumman’s Aerospace Systems Division revealed here yesterday the latest in its growing active electronically steered antenna (AESA) radar family.

India’s fighter shootout has the world’s eye

The technical and technology transfer bids for one of the biggest-ever fighter deals of recent times are due for delivery in 11 days time.

Taiwan to modernize indigenous fighter

AIDC’s modernization program for the F-CK-1 Indigenous Defense Fighter (IDF)–also known as the Ching-kuo–is nearing the end of its latest development perio

Orders for Embraer E-Jets keep rolling in

Brazil’s Embraer announced an order here yesterday from U.S.

Big Friend; Little Friend

In World War II, Allied bombers and their escort fighters were called “big friends” and “little friends.” Here, an F-16 appears to be following the traditi

Dassault doubles spares capacity

Dassault Falcon (Chalet CD41) is to open two new spare parts distribution centers, in Shanghai and Mumbai, for its business jets.

Aussie aerobats sparkle in the Changi skies

The Roulettes display team from Australia is providing a daily example of skilled flying in conditions that are sometimes quite demanding.

Saab inks multi-ship contract with Kingdom of Thailand

Following the signing of a contract by the Kingdom of Thailand for six fighters, Saab is celebrating the capture of its first Gripen customer in the region

Japan’s ANA mulls Mitsubishi MRJ

Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has confirmed its interest in the proposed Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) for its planned fleet expansion.

SIA serves as standard bearer for Airbus’ A380 megaliner

Many Singapore Air Show visitors are seeing the Airbus A380 paying for itself in commercial service for the first time as it lands and takes off here at Ch

Cessna crowing over its orders for 26 aircraft

Cessna Aircraft has received new orders for 26 single-engine aircraft from companies in the Asia Pacific region.Susi Air of Indonesia placed an

Composites or aluminum; the choice for OEMs

Cessna, Bombardier and Raytheon have taken fundamentally different approaches to their new business jet designs.

Britten-Norman soldiers on refurbing BN2B Islanders

The Britten-Norman Group (B-N) (Stand No.

Boeing’s order book swells by 60 airplanes

Boeing announced new firm orders from two Indonesian airlines–ambitious low-fare 737 operator Lion Air and Garuda Indonesia–for a total of 60 airplanes.

AirAsia Opts for Rockwell Collins Avionics

AirAsia has selected a suite of Rockwell Collins avionics for 60 new Airbus A320s, with options for 40 more.

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