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Airbus to install Asia-Pacific’s first A220 full-flight simulator at Singapore training center

Airbus will add an A220 full-flight simulator at the Airbus Asia Training Centre in Singapore in 2027, expanding regional pilot-training capacity as operators including Qantas, Korean Air and Air Niugini prepare to operate the type. AirAsia is scheduled to begin receiving 150 A220s from 2028.

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FedEx to open integrated cargo hub at Delhi

FedEx plans to open an integrated cargo hub at Delhi, adding a significant logistics development to India’s air-freight infrastructure. The move is relevant to commercial and business aviation stakeholders tracking express-cargo network expansion and the role of major Indian gateways in regional logistics.

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International launch slate spans Isar’s Spectrum, ISRO Earth-observation mission and SpaceX Starlink

Six missions are scheduled across launch sites in Norway, India, New Zealand and the United States from Aug. 31 to Sept. 6. Isar Aerospace is targeting the second flight of its Spectrum rocket, while ISRO pursues an Earth-observation launch and SpaceX continues Starlink missions from Vandenberg.

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Japan’s ASM-3 Kai Supersonic Missile May Add an Air-to-Air Role

Japan describes the ASM-3 Kai as an “air-to-surface/anti-air” weapon, suggesting the supersonic cruise missile could be intended to counter large, high-value airborne targets in addition to its established anti-ship mission. The designation points to a potentially broader role for Japan’s air-launched strike arsenal.

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Fly91 close to ordering at least 20 ATR turboprops as India pushes regional connectivity

India’s Fly91 is nearing an order for at least 20 ATR turboprop aircraft, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The deal would support the startup’s fleet expansion and deepen its commitment to India’s regional aviation market, which is being encouraged through government subsidies for connectivity.

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