India has finalised a Letter of Request for 114 Rafale fighter aircraft, with around 90 jets planned for manufacture in India under an industrial partnership with Dassault Aviation. India has finalised a Letter of Request (LoR) for the acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force, with the document expected to be […]

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Metanoia Communications has unveiled an AI-powered 5G Open SDR platform at Wireless Japan 2026, supporting Open RAN deployment and AI-RAN infrastructure applications. Metanoia Communications has unveiled a new AI-powered 5G Open SDR (Software-Defined Radio) platform at Wireless Japan 2026 in Tokyo, presenting a range of FR1 and FR2 Open RAN radio solutions based on its […]

METANOIA SHOWCASES AI-ENABLED 5G OPEN SDR PLATFORM AT WIRELESS JAPAN 2026Read More »

Air China Cargo has increased its Airbus A350F freighter order to 10 aircraft as the carrier expands long-haul cargo capacity and modernises its fleet. Air China Cargo has signed an agreement with Airbus for four additional A350F freighters, increasing its total commitment for the aircraft type to 10 units. The carrier previously placed an order […]

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ITPS Canada has ordered six Leonardo M-346 T Block 20 advanced jet trainers to expand NATO and allied tactical fighter pilot training capability at North Bay, Ontario. ITPS Canada has signed a contract with Leonardo for six M-346 T Block 20 advanced jet trainers, with options for an additional six aircraft, as part of plans […]

ITPS CANADA ORDERS LEONARDO M-346 TRAINERS FOR NATO AND ALLIED PILOT TRAININGRead More »

DFS Aviation Services and AZANS have expanded their strategic partnership to support next-generation air traffic management modernisation across Azerbaijan’s airspace and airports. DFS Aviation Services (DAS) and Azerbaijan’s Azeraeronavigation Air Traffic Control Department (AZANS) have signed a Letter of Understanding during Airspace World 2026 aimed at expanding cooperation on the development of Azerbaijan’s digital air […]

DFS AVIATION SERVICES AND AZANS EXPAND COOPERATION ON AZERBAIJAN ATM MODERNISATIONRead More »

L3Harris outlines the growing demand for cold-hardened ISR and EO/IR systems as Arctic operations increase across contested northern regions. As Arctic regions become increasingly contested operational environments, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capability is emerging as a strategic requirement for allied nations operating in extreme cold conditions. New shipping routes, territorial disputes and increased military […]

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Liebherr-Aerospace and HAECO have completed the first major landing gear overhaul for the COMAC C909 regional jet, expanding local MRO capability in China. Liebherr-Aerospace and HAECO Landing Gear Services have completed what the companies describe as the world’s first major landing gear overhaul for the COMAC C909 regional jet, formerly known as the ARJ21 “Soaring […]

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Vista has reported strong growth in private aviation demand across China and Asia-Pacific, driven by cross-border business activity and long-range travel demand. Vista has reported continued growth in private aviation demand across China and the wider Asia-Pacific region, driven by increased cross-border business activity and growth in the ultra-high-net-worth market segment.   According to the […]

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Air Niugini has relaunched its Higher Altitude Program as part of a broader operational and leadership overhaul while continuing its fleet modernisation strategy. Papua New Guinea’s national carrier, Air Niugini, has relaunched its operational improvement initiative under a revised programme titled the “Higher Altitude Program” as part of a broader corporate overhaul planned from mid-2026. […]

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European defence and aerospace companies are increasing participation in AFRIDEX 2026 as Africa’s defence and industrial cooperation landscape continues to expand. European defence, aerospace and security companies are showing increasing interest in AFRIDEX 2026, with organisers confirming that 46% of current exhibitors originate from Europe. The exhibition, scheduled to take place in Lagos, Nigeria from […]

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