Aviation News
Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative has released satellite images showing Philippine’s attempt to repair the western part of its airstrip on Thitu Island in the Spratly Archipelago.
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French engine company Safran Aircraft Engines has inked an agreement with UEC-Saturn to re-engine the Be-200 with their PowerJet SaM146 turbofan.
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Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) has disclosed on May 24 that Paksitan has sign up for 30 T129 attack helicopters.
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Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party has unveiled its proposal for the country’s mid term defense plan. It urged the government to procure the F-35B and upgrade the Izumo-class to support the fighter.
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