A group of Taiwanese lawmakers were in the U.S. last week and news reports say they managed to convince International Turbine Engine Co (ITEC) partner – Honeywell – not to impose a price hike on turbofan engines required for their indigenous advanced jet trainer.
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Indonesia will barter coffee, tea, palm oil for 11 Su-35s
Indonesia’s Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita says his government will barter commodities such as coffee, palm oil and tea to Russia in exchange for buying 11 Su-35 fighters.
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Israel evaluating F-35B
Flight Global reports that Israel is taking a serious look at buying the F-35B STOVL variant or an advanced version of the F-15.
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Romania signs letter of intent for Bell attack helicopters
Romania’s Defense Minister Adrian Tutuianu has signed a letter of intent seeking price and availability of Bell attack helicopter with the Pentagon.
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USAF orders two 747-8s for conversion into Air Force One
The U.S. Air Force announced on Aug. 4 that it had ordered two commercial 747-8 aircraft for future modifications into Air Force One.
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