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Turkish Airlines A330 diverts to Kolkata after right‑engine fire; 236 aboard land safely (4 Feb 2026)

An Airbus A330 operating Turkish Airlines' Kathmandu–Istanbul service experienced a right‑engine fire shortly after takeoff on 4 Feb 2026, forcing an emergency diversion to Kolkata. The A330, with 236 people onboard, landed safely; an inspection of the engine and aircraft is underway.

2026-02-04T06:56:20.183098-08:00

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Thales signs three MoUs with Singapore EDB to build AI, cloud and FlytEDGE IFE R&D and manufacturing hub

2026-02-03T19:07:56.115490-08:00

Aircraft Interiors International

Panasonic Avionics signs MoU with Shanghai Spacesail to explore LEO high-bandwidth, low-latency inflight connectivity in China

2026-02-04T02:55:02.116824-08:00

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Bell 429 wins Japan orders, delivered to Indonesia as APAC push expands

2026-02-04T06:07:55.283072-08:00

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Turkish Airlines A330 diverts to Kolkata after right‑engine fire; 236 aboard land safely (4 Feb 2026) An Airbus A330 operating Turkish Airlines' Kathmandu–Istanbul service experienced a right‑engine fire shortly after takeoff on 4 Feb 2026, forcing an emergency diversion to Kolkata. The A330, with 236 people onboard, landed safely; an inspection of the engine and aircraft is underway.

2026-02-04T06:56:20.183098-08:00

Turkish Airlines A330 diverts to Kolkata after right‑engine fire; 236 aboard land safely (4 Feb 2026)

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Bell 429 wins Japan orders, delivered to Indonesia as APAC push expands Bell Textron Inc. is expanding its Asia-Pacific footprint after securing new Bell 429 orders from Japan and completing a recent delivery to Indonesia. The twin-engine light helicopter deal underlines growing regional uptake for Bell's civil rotorcraft as operators refresh fleets across APAC.

2026-02-04T06:07:55.283072-08:00

Bell 429 wins Japan orders, delivered to Indonesia as APAC push expands

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Russian arms makers absent from Asia's largest airshow as export sector contracts Russian defence manufacturers were notably absent from Asia's largest airshow, industry experts say, reflecting a contracting, more concentrated arms-export sector. Observers link the reduced presence to shrinking export capacity and limited market access, reducing Moscow's visibility to regional buyers at key forums.

2026-02-04T05:36:12.601129-08:00

Russian arms makers absent from Asia's largest airshow as export sector contracts

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Bell debuts TRU Simulation + Training’s Veris VR Bell 505 simulator at Singapore Airshow Bell debuted TRU Simulation + Training’s Veris VR Bell 505 simulator at the Singapore Airshow, showcasing a virtual‑reality device targeted at Bell 505 pilot training. The unit is qualified by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration as a Level 7 Flight Training Device, enabling logged FTD training for crews.

2026-02-04T05:07:58.390669-08:00

Bell debuts TRU Simulation + Training’s Veris VR Bell 505 simulator at Singapore Airshow

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Boeing delivers 35 777Fs in 2025 as it seeks emissions exemption; Cathay Cargo warns of freighter squeeze until A350F arrivals Boeing recorded 35 777 freighter deliveries and 15 new 777F orders in 2025 while pursuing an emissions exemption to permit sales beyond a 2027 cutoff. Hong Kong’s Cathay Cargo — operating 20 freighters (all 747Fs) — says capacity will remain tight until six A350Fs enter service.

2026-02-04T03:54:09.020579-08:00

Boeing delivers 35 777Fs in 2025 as it seeks emissions exemption; Cathay Cargo warns of freighter squeeze until A350F arrivals

Breaking Defense

ST Engineering unveils Terrex S5 with hybrid‑electric drive to power drones, lasers, comms and radars ST Engineering has unveiled the Terrex S5 variant featuring a hybrid‑electric drive tailored to supply high onboard power. Company officials said the architecture is designed to support vehicle‑borne systems — including drones, directed‑energy weapons, communications and radar payloads — that demand substantial electrical capacity.

2026-02-04T03:43:08.117983-08:00

ST Engineering unveils Terrex S5 with hybrid‑electric drive to power drones, lasers, comms and radars

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Thai Airways equips 32 A321neos with Collins FOMAX as Airbus extends FHS support Thai Airways will outfit its 32 A321neos with Collins Aerospace's FOMAX GlobalConnect service, delivering real-time data, ACARS and maintenance exchangers to boost situational awareness, predictive maintenance and fleet efficiency. Airbus has extended Flight Hour Services (FHS) component support to Thai's A321neo fleet amid the type's rollout and cabin upgrades.

2026-02-04T02:55:10.164112-08:00

Thai Airways equips 32 A321neos with Collins FOMAX as Airbus extends FHS support

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Panasonic Avionics signs MoU with Shanghai Spacesail to explore LEO high-bandwidth, low-latency inflight connectivity in China Panasonic Avionics has signed a memorandum of understanding with Shanghai Spacesail Technologies to evaluate integrating Spacesail’s future high‑bandwidth, low‑latency LEO constellation into Panasonic’s inflight connectivity network, aiming to offer airlines a LEO internet option in China and develop a deployment plan.

2026-02-04T02:55:02.116824-08:00

Panasonic Avionics signs MoU with Shanghai Spacesail to explore LEO high-bandwidth, low-latency inflight connectivity in China

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Turkish Airlines A330 diverts to Kolkata after right‑engine fire; 236 aboard land safely (4 Feb 2026)

Thales signs three MoUs with Singapore EDB to build AI, cloud and FlytEDGE IFE R&D and manufacturing hub

Panasonic Avionics signs MoU with Shanghai Spacesail to explore LEO high-bandwidth, low-latency inflight connectivity in China

Bell 429 wins Japan orders, delivered to Indonesia as APAC push expands

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