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GE Aerospace touts record $12.9B in China expo agreements as China Eastern selects LEAP engines for 101 A320neo-family jets

GE Aerospace said sales and service agreements signed at the China International Import Expo exceeded $12.9 billion, a company record at the annual event. Separately, China Eastern chose CFM LEAP-1A engines, spare engines and long-term services for 101 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, including A321XLRs due for delivery from 2028 to 2032.

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Russia fields Rassvet for military communications as India says its satcom market is open to competition

Ukrainian military intelligence told Reuters that Russia is using its Rassvet satellite network to support communications over Ukraine and improve strike-drone accuracy and resistance to jamming. Separately, Indian government sources said the country welcomes all satellite communications providers, with service launches dependent on spectrum allocation and security compliance.

eVTOL Insights

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South Korea selects four Sikorsky S-92A+ helicopters in $643 million presidential transport program

The Republic of Korea Air Force has selected Sikorsky’s S-92A+ for its Presidential Helicopter II program, with four aircraft set to replace the existing fleet from 2031. The $643 million selection gives Sikorsky a major government transport contract and sets the timetable for South Korea’s presidential helicopter modernization.

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Turkish Airlines says shifting capacity from the Americas to Asia lifted third-quarter load factors and yields

The Istanbul-based carrier said demand-led capacity reallocation from the Americas to Asia helped drive stronger load factors and yields in the third quarter. The account highlights how adjusting regional capacity to match demand can affect airline performance, though no figures were provided.

Reuters

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VietJet plans $250 million payment to settle FW Aviation dispute over four leased A321s

VietJet is preparing to pay about $250 million to resolve a dispute with lessor FW Aviation over four leased Airbus A321s, according to people familiar with the matter. The move follows UK court orders freezing the airline’s dealings in assets outside Vietnam; payment is reportedly targeted before Nov. 13.

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IndiGo reportedly in talks to buy 100 Embraer regional jets, with options for 50 more

IndiGo is in early-stage negotiations with Embraer for 100 regional jets, with options for about 50 additional aircraft, Reuters reported, citing three people familiar with the discussions. The talks build on the airline’s earlier evaluation of regional aircraft to complement its Airbus narrowbody fleet.

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China Eastern extends $3 billion in perpetual financing from parent for three years

China Eastern Airlines will extend CNY20 billion ($3 billion) in perpetual debt financing from controlling shareholder China Eastern Air Holding for another three years, the airline said in a Nov. 4 filing. The extension maintains a major source of shareholder-provided funding for the carrier.

Bloomberg

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Qantas raises fuel-cost forecast by A$150 million to A$3.75 billion and plans 4% domestic capacity cut in Q1 2027

Qantas expects fuel prices to remain elevated through the rest of its financial year, lifting its anticipated fuel bill by about A$150 million to A$3.75 billion. The group and its low-cost unit Jetstar plan to cut capacity by 4% in the January-March quarter and raise fares, with domestic flying bearing the reductions.