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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NewsMalaysia’s MYAirline to start flying on 1 December
Malaysia start-up MYAirline will commence services in Malaysia from 1 December, flying to three destinations in the Southeast Asian country.
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Scoot becomes latest IATA member
Singapore low-cost carrier Scoot has attained IATA membership, joining parent company Singapore Airlines as part of the international trade body.
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Air India adds services on USA, Europe networks
Air India has moved to increases its international network with the addition of new services to the USA and Europe.
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Baykar conducts ground tests of new Kizilelma UCAV
Turkish aerospace firm Baykar Technology has started ground tests of its Kizilelma unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV).
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Jakarta closing in on F-15ID decision
Jakarta appears to be closing in on a decision to buy the Boeing F-15ID fighter, following a visit by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to Indonesia.
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Think tanks call for greater USAF striking power in Pacific
A recent think tank report suggests that the US Air Force (USAF) needs to substantially upgrade its force structure in Guam and Okinawa, while another warns about the danger posed by hardened Chinese airbases near Taiwan.
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Garuda chief eyes streamlined, profitable future
The chief executive of Garuda Indonesia is determined that the carrier make the most of its new lease on life following a major restructuring exercise.
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Russian airpower could regain initiative in Ukraine: think tank
A think tank warns that Russian airpower could regain the initiative in Ukrainian skies if Kyiv is not urgently supported with air defence systems and western fighter aircraft.
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SIA to address 777-9 delays with -300ERs, not additional A380s
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will rely on the Boeing 777-300ER to accommodate delays in the 777-9 programme, and has no plans to reinstate surplus Airbus A380s while it waits for the new type.
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Higher fuel prices punish SpiceJet in second quarter
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet saw its second quarter operating loss widen to Rs8.4 billion ($104 million) from an operating loss of Rs5.6 billion a year earlier.
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How Singapore Airlines Group is reaping returns after Covid crisis
From the early days of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, the Singapore Airlines Group (SIA) has stayed one step ahead of the game, putting it in a good position to reap 2022’s rebound in air travel.
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Air India becomes AAPA’s first Indian member airline
Air India has joined the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), giving the trade body an active member in the fast growing Indian air travel market.
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Boeing determined to build up Asia-Pacific narrowbody share
Boeing is determined to win back market share in the Asia-Pacific region, and feels it has the optimal product mix to do so.
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IATA calls for China opening; Asian government support for SAF
IATA has called on China to open its borders to boost air travel in the Asia-pacific following the coronavirus pandemic, and stressed that Asian government support is essential for the airline sector to reduce carbon emissions.
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AAPA chief flags ‘disconnect’ between passenger demand, softening economy
Subhas Menon, director general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), believes there is a “disconnect” between the Asia-Pacific’s upbeat air travel recovery and the prevailing economic gloom facing the world.
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Asia-Pacific airlines back in growth mode: Airbus
Following the travails of the coronavirus pandemic, Asia-Pacific airlines are once again focused on growth, according to Airbus’s Asia-Pacific chief.
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Hard hitting UAVs star at Airshow China in Zhuhai
Chinese companies have revealed several ambitious unmanned aircraft programmes at this year’s instalment of Airshow China.
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Canberra launches probe into former military pilots aiding China
Canberra is to conduct a formal probe into efforts by China to recruit former Australian Defence Force (ADF) pilots to provide military training.
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Boeing, Indonesian Aerospace sign MOU pending F-15ID deal
Boeing and Indonesian Aerospace have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to look at areas where the two companies could work together should Indonesia obtain the F-15EX fighter.
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Emirates places order for five new 777Fs
Emirates has placed a firm order for five Boeing 777Fs in a deal worth over $1.7 billion at list prices.
