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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

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

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

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

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

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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 stages combat‑readiness naval and air patrols around Huangyan Dao (Scarborough Shoal) in South China Sea On Jan. 31 the PLA Southern Theater Command said it carried out combat‑readiness naval and air patrols in the territorial waters and airspace around Huangyan Dao (Scarborough Shoal), and has stepped up patrols since early January by organizing additional naval and air forces.

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

China stages combat‑readiness naval and air patrols around Huangyan Dao (Scarborough Shoal) in South China Sea

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

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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

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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

AeroTime

Air Astana to launch Almaty–Shanghai A321LR service three times weekly from March 2026 Air Astana will launch a three-times-weekly Almaty–Shanghai service from March 2026 using an Airbus A321LR. The new rotation from its Almaty hub extends the Kazakh carrier's mainland China network and leverages long-range narrowbody capability to serve medium-demand international markets as part of a broader China expansion.

2026-01-30T02:35:14.199318-08:00

Air Astana to launch Almaty–Shanghai A321LR service three times weekly from March 2026

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India's Star Air to stick with regional jets as fleet expands Star Air will expand its fleet using regional jets rather than transitioning to larger narrowbodies, reinforcing a short‑haul, frequency‑led growth approach across India's domestic network. The carrier's stance keeps its capacity focused on regional connectivity as it scales operations.

2026-01-29T22:28:48.041249-08:00

India's Star Air to stick with regional jets as fleet expands

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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

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

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

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