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Mongolia’s MIAT probed by state audit office

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China Eastern’s former chairman Liu Shaoyong sentenced to 14 years for bribery

A court in Shenyang sentenced Liu Shaoyong, former chairman of China Eastern Airlines, to 14 years in prison for bribery on Nov. 3, 2026. The case marks a major criminal judgment involving a senior executive at one of China’s largest airlines; the available report provides no details on the offenses or any impact on the carrier.

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Jin Air CEO quits ahead of South Korean low-cost carrier merger

Jin Air’s chief executive has resigned ahead of a merger involving South Korea’s low-cost carriers. The departure puts a leadership change at the airline alongside a major consolidation, though the available reporting does not specify the merger’s terms or the CEO’s successor.

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CFM wins engine deal for 101 China Eastern A320neo-family aircraft

China Eastern Airlines has selected 202 LEAP-1A engines from CFM International to power 101 aircraft in its latest Airbus A320neo-family order. The selection makes CFM the engine supplier for the narrowbody fleet addition, pairing the aircraft order with a defined powerplant choice.

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CFM wins engine deal for 101 China Eastern A320neo family jets

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China Eastern selects CFM LEAP-1A engines for 101 A320neo-family aircraft, including A321XLRs, with deliveries scheduled for 202

The selection covers the 101 Airbus narrowbodies China Eastern ordered earlier this year and includes spare engines and a long-term services agreement. It preserves the airline’s LEAP-1A choice across its A320neo fleet; deliveries, including A321XLRs, are due from 2028 through 2032.

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Russia deploys Rassvet satellite network for military communications over Ukraine, Kyiv says

Ukrainian military intelligence says Russia is already using its Rassvet satellite network, described as a homegrown Starlink equivalent, to support military communications over Ukraine. The network is intended to improve the accuracy of Russian strike drones and make them more resistant to jamming.

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South Korea selects four Sikorsky S-92A+ helicopters for $643 million presidential fleet replacement

The Republic of Korea Air Force will receive four S-92A+ helicopters under a $643 million program, replacing three S-92s that have served in presidential transport since 2007. The new aircraft are expected to enter service from 2031, extending Sikorsky’s role in a mission performed by more than a dozen nations.