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RUSI: Leaked Files Show Russia Supplied China With Airdrop Equipment That Could Aid Taiwan Assault

An analysis of leaked Russian documents by the Royal United Services Institute says Moscow has sold China parachutes, airdrop-capable armoured assault vehicles and related technology — part of a reported $210m package — that could materially enhance Beijing’s ability to airdrop forces and threaten seizure of Taiwan’s ports and airfields.

2025-09-26T04:08:58.713893-07:00

politico.eu

Russia appeals MH17 finding and seeks return to ICAO Council while pressing to ease aviation sanctions

2025-09-23T02:27:54.916832-07:00

Bloomberg Law

Trump–Erdogan Washington meeting could yield 250‑jet Boeing order and multi‑billion F‑16/F‑35 deals

2025-09-19T12:56:58.217699-07:00

politico.eu

Russia presses Montreal aviation talks and UN to ease sanctions on spare parts and overflights

2025-09-21T19:24:57.991748-07:00

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AeroTime

US Congress suspends export licences for KAAN fighter engines, imperiling Turkey's indigenous jet program Turkey's foreign minister says the US Congress has suspended export licences for engines intended for the KAAN stealth fighter, jeopardising Ankara's indigenous jet programme. The move highlights Turkey's dependence on US technology and raises immediate doubts about KAAN's production and flight‑test timetable.

2025-09-29T08:12:18.696542-07:00

US Congress suspends export licences for KAAN fighter engines, imperiling Turkey's indigenous jet program

provincials.ca

Canada seeks control of Russian cargo jet seized at Toronto Pearson The Canadian government has filed to take control of a Russian-registered cargo jet seized at Toronto Pearson International Airport, initiating legal measures to transfer custody and manage the aircraft. Ottawa says the action begins the legal and diplomatic processes that will determine the jet’s disposition.

2025-09-27T16:32:05.695861-07:00

Canada seeks control of Russian cargo jet seized at Toronto Pearson

Washington Post

RUSI: Leaked Files Show Russia Supplied China With Airdrop Equipment That Could Aid Taiwan Assault An analysis of leaked Russian documents by the Royal United Services Institute says Moscow has sold China parachutes, airdrop-capable armoured assault vehicles and related technology — part of a reported $210m package — that could materially enhance Beijing’s ability to airdrop forces and threaten seizure of Taiwan’s ports and airfields.

2025-09-26T04:08:58.713893-07:00

RUSI: Leaked Files Show Russia Supplied China With Airdrop Equipment That Could Aid Taiwan Assault

Reuters

Malaysia asks U.S. for zero tariffs on furniture, automotive and aerospace parts Malaysia has asked the United States to consider zero tariff rates on its exports of furniture, automotive and aerospace parts, a trade ministry official said Friday, pressing for tariff relief to support exporters and deepen industrial trade ties with the U.S.

2025-09-26T01:36:19.473515-07:00

Malaysia asks U.S. for zero tariffs on furniture, automotive and aerospace parts

Reuters

US clears potential $1.23bn sale of up to 400 AIM-120D-3 AMRAAMs to Germany for F-35A fleet The State Department approved a potential $1.23 billion sale of up to 400 AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM missiles to Germany for integration with its incoming F-35A fleet, a clearance that pushes RTX's AIM-120 export authorizations past 4,000 this year as Europe boosts beyond-visual-range air-to-air capability.

2025-09-25T12:44:44.240929-07:00

US clears potential $1.23bn sale of up to 400 AIM-120D-3 AMRAAMs to Germany for F-35A fleet

ch-aviation

Türkiye in talks to buy hundreds of Boeing airliners and Lockheed jets, seeks $10bn+ in local work Türkiye is negotiating purchases of hundreds of Boeing commercial airliners and Lockheed Martin military jets while seeking more than $10 billion in local production and industrial participation, according to people familiar with the talks. Some elements — including a Turkish Airlines aircraft order — are subject to approval by U.S. President Donald Trump.

2025-09-24T19:34:26.225569-07:00

Türkiye in talks to buy hundreds of Boeing airliners and Lockheed jets, seeks $10bn+ in local work

ch-aviation

Nordwind buys five former AerCap jets amid post‑sanctions asset transfers Nordwind has bought five aircraft formerly owned by lessor AerCap, part of a wave of post‑sanctions asset transfers moving Western‑leased jets into new operators. The transactions highlight how sanctions, registration swaps and intermediary channels continue to reshape fleet ownership and operational control.

2025-09-23T21:32:11.977584-07:00

Nordwind buys five former AerCap jets amid post‑sanctions asset transfers

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Embraer, Sierra Nevada sign agreement for one A‑29 Super Tucano as low‑cost counter‑drone option Embraer and Sierra Nevada Corporation have signed an agreement for the sale of one A‑29 Super Tucano light‑attack turboprop, a purchase SNC is promoting as a lower‑cost, quickly fielded counter‑drone and light‑attack alternative to jet fighters. The sale is being offered ahead of a larger FMS contract.

2025-09-23T05:56:21.859188-07:00

Embraer, Sierra Nevada sign agreement for one A‑29 Super Tucano as low‑cost counter‑drone option

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