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Bell 505 sales rise in APAC as military refurbishment work accelerates replacement of ageing Bell 412s

Bell's 505 single‑engine helicopter is recording sales growth across the Asia‑Pacific as operators move to modernize ageing Bell 412 fleets. Growth is being driven in part by Bell's military refurbishment work, which is reshaping fleet requirements and opening replacement and secondary‑market opportunities for the 505 among civil and government users.

2026-01-31T21:09:57.376030-08:00

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U.S. clears sale of four Boeing P-8 Poseidons to Singapore to replace Fokker 50 reconnaissance fleet

2026-01-31T17:43:39.855665-08:00

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ATR targets Asia‑Pacific growth, bets twin turboprops will open new regional routes

2026-01-30T21:18:52.514277-08:00

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Thai Airways to resume daily Bangkok–Amsterdam A350 service from 1 July 2026

2026-01-29T13:12:52.676008-08:00

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Bell 505 sales rise in APAC as military refurbishment work accelerates replacement of ageing Bell 412s Bell's 505 single‑engine helicopter is recording sales growth across the Asia‑Pacific as operators move to modernize ageing Bell 412 fleets. Growth is being driven in part by Bell's military refurbishment work, which is reshaping fleet requirements and opening replacement and secondary‑market opportunities for the 505 among civil and government users.

2026-01-31T21:09:57.376030-08:00

Bell 505 sales rise in APAC as military refurbishment work accelerates replacement of ageing Bell 412s

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U.S. clears sale of four Boeing P-8 Poseidons to Singapore to replace Fokker 50 reconnaissance fleet The U.S. has approved the foreign military sale of four Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to Singapore, enabling the Republic of Singapore Air Force to retire and replace its aging Fokker 50 reconnaissance fleet. The acquisition upgrades Singapore's maritime patrol, ASW and ISR posture in the region.

2026-01-31T17:43:39.855665-08:00

U.S. clears sale of four Boeing P-8 Poseidons to Singapore to replace Fokker 50 reconnaissance fleet

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ATR targets Asia‑Pacific growth, bets twin turboprops will open new regional routes ATR says its twin‑turboprop family can open new regional routes across Asia‑Pacific, positioning the type as an enabler of short‑haul, point‑to‑point services for carriers. The pitch supports ATR's regional growth strategy by offering operators a tool to serve under‑connected city pairs and strengthen domestic networks.

2026-01-30T21:18:52.514277-08:00

ATR targets Asia‑Pacific growth, bets twin turboprops will open new regional routes

Reuters

China conducts combat‑readiness naval and air patrols around Scarborough Shoal (Huangyan Dao) China's People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command said it carried out combat‑readiness naval and air patrols in the territorial waters and airspace around Huangyan Dao (Scarborough Shoal) on Jan. 31. The command said it has stepped up patrols and vigilance in the area since early January.

2026-01-30T19:58:36.139346-08:00

China conducts combat‑readiness naval and air patrols around Scarborough Shoal (Huangyan Dao)

Air Data News

Russia and India in advanced talks on joint Su‑57E production in India A senior Russian aerospace official says Moscow and New Delhi are in "advanced technical negotiations" to explore joint production of the Su‑57E fifth‑generation fighter in India; there was no immediate response from Indian authorities and no details on scope or timelines were released.

2026-01-30T08:54:16.008773-08:00

Russia and India in advanced talks on joint Su‑57E production in India

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ExecuJet expands Kuala Lumpur MRO, adds staff to boost business‑jet support in Malaysia ExecuJet has expanded its Kuala Lumpur maintenance complex and added staff to increase business‑aircraft support across Malaysia. The enlarged MRO aims to boost in‑region capacity for third‑party and operator maintenance of business jets, shortening turnaround times and strengthening local service capability.

2026-01-30T08:28:51.577367-08:00

ExecuJet expands Kuala Lumpur MRO, adds staff to boost business‑jet support in Malaysia

AINonline

Germany’s Elektra Solar opens China subsidiary to pursue electric training aircraft market Germany’s Elektra Solar has opened a China subsidiary to pursue sales, support and local partnerships for its electric training aircraft in the Chinese market. The move aims to accelerate customer outreach, certification engagement and potential production or supply‑chain ties as Elektra targets training schools and operators.

2026-01-30T06:18:42.582662-08:00

Germany’s Elektra Solar opens China subsidiary to pursue electric training aircraft market

FlightGlobal

Raytheon nears rate production of PhantomStrike radar for Poland-bound FA-50s Raytheon is advancing toward rate production of its PhantomStrike lightweight fire-control radar, having delivered pre-production units to Korea Aerospace Industries for Poland's future FA-50 light-attack fighters. The progress marks a key step in fielding modern AESA-class sensors on export light fighters and scaling production for operational deliveries.

2026-01-30T04:27:26.060785-08:00

Raytheon nears rate production of PhantomStrike radar for Poland-bound FA-50s

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Bell 505 sales rise in APAC as military refurbishment work accelerates replacement of ageing Bell 412s

U.S. clears sale of four Boeing P-8 Poseidons to Singapore to replace Fokker 50 reconnaissance fleet

ATR targets Asia‑Pacific growth, bets twin turboprops will open new regional routes

Thai Airways to resume daily Bangkok–Amsterdam A350 service from 1 July 2026

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