Greg Waldron
Greg Waldron is the Asia Managing Editor of FlightGlobal, responsible for the team’s airline, aerospace, and defence coverage across the region. He has worked at the company since 2009. In the airline space, Waldron has conducted dozens of interviews with airline leaders in the Asia-Pacific. He also covers areas such as MRO and safety. On the defence beat, Waldron has written extensively about the rise of Chinese airpower, as well as broader airpower developments around the region, such as indigenous fighter programmes, and regional acquisitions of foreign equipment. In addition, Waldron writes about commercial helicopters in the region and business aviation. Waldron worked has a freelance journalist with his work appearing in several business publications.
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NewsPAL enjoys profitable 2022 on back of post-pandemic boom
Philippine Airlines (PAL) swung to an operating profit of $298 million in 2022, the first positive operating figure since 2019.
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Russia claims stealth material breakthrough
Russia’s Roselectronics claims to have made a breakthrough in low observable materials, with a composite capable of absorbing a wide range of radar frequencies.
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Cathay, ANA, Qantas move to shore up future SAF supply
Cathay Pacific, All Nippon Airways (ANA), and the Qantas Group have announced initiatives aimed at shoring up their future supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
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South Korea clears acquisition of CH-47Fs
South Korea has approved the acquisition of Boeing CH-47F Chinook transport helicopters to replace its ageing fleet of CH-47Ds.
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Sumitomo Mitsui Finance to take 35% stake in helicopter lessor LCI
Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co (SMFL) is to take a 35% stake in helicopter lessor LCI.
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KF-21 drops dummy Meteor and test fires 20mm cannon
The Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 fighter has commenced weapons release work, including firing its cannon during flight.
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RAAF replaces EA-18G Growler lost in 2018
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has taken delivery of a single Boeing EA-18G Growler to replace an aircraft lost in a 2018 accident.
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Canada moves towards replacing CP-140s with P-8As
Canada has moved closer to the possible acquisition of the Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for its Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) requirement.
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Chinese executive hints at progress with J-20’s new WS-15 engine
An Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) official has hinted that production of the WS-15 Emei engine has started, signalling progress with the Chengdu J-20 fighter programme.
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Video shows China’s CJ-1000A engine in test flight
A video has emerged that appears to show the AVIC Commercial Aircraft Engine Corporation (ACAE) CJ-1000A high-bypass turbofan undergoing a test flight.
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Short on fuel, F100 flew below landing minima
Qantas Group carrier Network Aviation has taken several safety actions after a Fokker F100 set down below landing minima in bad weather and short on fuel.
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Jetstar rides strong recovery amid supply chain challenges
Australian low-cost carrier Jetstar is enjoying strong domestic and international recoveries, although supply chain issues are impacting its widebody and narrowbody fleets.
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Australian MRH90s grounded after sea ditching
An Australian Army NH Industries MRH90 Taipan helicopter has ditched on the east coast of Australia, leading to a grounding of the type.
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ST Engineering beefs up Leap-1A, Leap-1B MRO capabilities
ST Engineering’s Commercial Aerospace division has become the first Asian MRO company to sign a CFM Branded Service Agreement (CBSA) for the Leap-1A and Leap-1B engines.
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Singapore emphasises safety amid rapid air traffic recovery
In a sign of Singapore’s air travel recovery, more foreign carriers are flying to the city state now than in 2019, before the coronavirus pandemic.
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Former Nok boss Sarasin launches Really Cool Airlines
Former Nok Air chief executive Patee Sarasin has launched a new carrier in Thailand named Really Cool Airlines.
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Asia-Pacific aviation safety centre to open in Singapore
The Flight Safety Foundation will establish a facility in Singapore focusing on aviation safety in the Asia-Pacific.
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Sinking ships key to securing air superiority in Taiwan conflict: USAF general
A top US Air Force (USAF) general says that the ability to sink ships will be of major importance in achieving air superiority in a conflict over Taiwan.
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Auckland Airport to build new domestic terminal
Auckland Airport will develop a new domestic terminal in the facility’s biggest redevelopment since 1966, when the airport first opened.
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CAAC issues brief statement on anniversary of China Eastern 737 crash
The Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) has issued a brief statement stating that the investigation into the fatal crash of a China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 is still underway.
