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Lockheed Martin clarifies it’s building an F-35 production “line” in India—without announcing an India sustainment/premature sou

Lockheed Martin is pushing back on speculation that an India-based F-35 production line is unlikely—stating the concept is real while denying any separate, specific plan to immediately locate broader work there. The clarification frames India involvement as industrial participation rather than an abrupt program re-plan.

2026-04-22T15:23:55.280794-07:00

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Singapore’s first Airbus A330 MRTT tanker delivery date set; aircraft earmarked for RSAF and possible overseas Army training

2026-04-22T15:23:54.996478-07:00

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Delta TechOps locks in eight-year IndiGo deal to maintain 20 CFM56-5B engines

2026-04-22T10:06:30.742746-07:00

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Dubai Airshow spotlight: Japan’s C-2 airlifter makes international debut as defense firm targets foreign interest

2026-04-22T04:35:31.208416-07:00

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Cathay Pacific seeks HK$2bn (US$255mn) via Hong Kong dollar bond issuance amid jet-fuel pressure Cathay Pacific is planning to raise about HKD 2 billion (US$255.4 million) through a HK dollar-denominated bond issuance, according to a Reuters report citing sources and a term sheet. The financing comes as the carrier battles operating cost pressure tied to higher fuel prices.

2026-04-22T20:34:52.787343-07:00

Cathay Pacific seeks HK$2bn (US$255mn) via Hong Kong dollar bond issuance amid jet-fuel pressure

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Lockheed Martin clarifies it’s building an F-35 production “line” in India—without announcing an India sustainment/premature sou Lockheed Martin is pushing back on speculation that an India-based F-35 production line is unlikely—stating the concept is real while denying any separate, specific plan to immediately locate broader work there. The clarification frames India involvement as industrial participation rather than an abrupt program re-plan.

2026-04-22T15:23:55.280794-07:00

Lockheed Martin clarifies it’s building an F-35 production “line” in India—without announcing an India sustainment/premature sou

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Singapore’s first Airbus A330 MRTT tanker delivery date set; aircraft earmarked for RSAF and possible overseas Army training Singapore has revealed the delivery date for its first Airbus A330 MRTT tanker. The aircraft will support Singapore Air Force operations and may be used to back overseas Singapore Army training exercises, underscoring the tankers’ role beyond pure aerial refuelling.

2026-04-22T15:23:54.996478-07:00

Singapore’s first Airbus A330 MRTT tanker delivery date set; aircraft earmarked for RSAF and possible overseas Army training

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Delta TechOps locks in eight-year IndiGo deal to maintain 20 CFM56-5B engines Delta TechOps has signed an eight-year agreement with IndiGo to provide maintenance support for 20 CFM56-5B engines. The contract marks TechOps’ first major step into India and extends its engine services footprint into the world’s third-largest aviation market.

2026-04-22T10:06:30.742746-07:00

Delta TechOps locks in eight-year IndiGo deal to maintain 20 CFM56-5B engines

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Dubai Airshow spotlight: Japan’s C-2 airlifter makes international debut as defense firm targets foreign interest Japan’s C-2, described as the largest aircraft ever produced by a Japanese defense firm, is using the Dubai Airshow as its first major international platform to attract foreign customers. The move signals an early push to translate domestic capability into export interest.

2026-04-22T04:35:31.208416-07:00

Dubai Airshow spotlight: Japan’s C-2 airlifter makes international debut as defense firm targets foreign interest

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Malaysia’s MJets Air to cut operations by 45% in early 2Q26 MJets Air will reduce its operating footprint by 45% in the early part of 2Q26, according to the report. The move signals a near-term contraction in capacity and service levels, raising questions for regional connectivity and competitive positioning during the period.

2026-04-21T18:50:29.696415-07:00

Malaysia’s MJets Air to cut operations by 45% in early 2Q26

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China sends 24 fighters toward Taiwan as Liaoning carrier transits Taiwan Strait China deployed 24 fighter jets toward Taiwan in a show of force while the PLAN carrier Liaoning sailed through the Taiwan Strait, marking an escalation in near-term cross-strait military signaling. Taiwan responded by deploying air patrol forces, underscoring rising operational tempo and friction around airspace access.

2026-04-21T15:49:49.000748-07:00

China sends 24 fighters toward Taiwan as Liaoning carrier transits Taiwan Strait

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Dronamics secures Japan investment via Asia Air Survey; opens Japan subsidiary to scale Black Swan MALE drone operations in Asia Dronamics says Japan’s Asia Air Survey is its first Japanese investor, pairing capital with a plan to market the Black Swan MALE drone across Asia. The company is also opening a Japan subsidiary to expand Black Swan operations and grow a local footprint.

2026-04-21T08:11:19.808676-07:00

Dronamics secures Japan investment via Asia Air Survey; opens Japan subsidiary to scale Black Swan MALE drone operations in Asia

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Lockheed Martin clarifies it’s building an F-35 production “line” in India—without announcing an India sustainment/premature sou

Singapore’s first Airbus A330 MRTT tanker delivery date set; aircraft earmarked for RSAF and possible overseas Army training

Delta TechOps locks in eight-year IndiGo deal to maintain 20 CFM56-5B engines

Dubai Airshow spotlight: Japan’s C-2 airlifter makes international debut as defense firm targets foreign interest

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