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 joining in 2009. In addition to his work as a journalist, Waldron makes regular appearances on television to discuss the industry, and speaks at industry conferences.
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NewsTurbulence again blamed for loss of second Zephyr UAV in Australia
Turbulence triggered the uncontrolled spiral descent and subsequent in-flight break-up of an Airbus Defence & Space Zephyr unmanned air vehicle (UAV) in 2019, Australian investigators have determined.
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First FWSAR C295 touches down in Canada
Canada’s first Airbus Defence & Space C295 search and rescue (SAR) aircraft has arrived at Canadian Force’s Base Comox, in British Columbia.
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RAAF wing commander charts a flight path for adventure
Wing Commander Marija Jovanovich has had a career of high adventure in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), but contends that while careers in aviation are definitely possible for women, they are not always clearly accessible.
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Global Hawk receives camera, electronic support upgrades
Northrop Grumman has delivered two payload upgrades for the RQ-4 Global Hawk long-endurance UAV.
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AAPA renews call for government action after airlines’ dismal August
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has reiterated its call for better regional coordination for air travel amid the coronavirus pandemic, as airline traffic suffer another dismal month in August.
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ATSB details investigation into fatal C-130 firefighting crash
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released its interim report into the 23 January crash of a Lockheed Martin EC-130Q during a firefighting mission.
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LCI, SMFL firm up helicopter leasing joint venture
Lessors LCI and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing (SMFL) have confirmed the launch of a helicopter leasing joint venture.
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Manila receives initial four Super Tucanos
Manila has taken delivery of four Embraer A-29 Super Tucano close air support aircraft, part of a 2017 deal for six examples.
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Nowhere beckons for Asia-Pacific airlines
‘Flights to Nowhere’ are smart public relations for Asia-Pacific airlines, but that such flights are even under consideration underlines the immense challenges they face.
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E-2D set to receive major cockpit upgrade
The US Navy’s Northrop Grumman E-2D Hawkeye airborne early warning and control aircraft is to get an extensive cockpit refurbishment, including the addition of head-up displays (HUDs).
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Hints of progress with China’s Hawkeye doppelganger
A series of images from Chinese social media suggest that the Xian KJ-600 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft flew in late August, marking a milestone in Beijing’s blue water navy ambitions.
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Apache takes aim at Australian attack helicopter deal
Boeing has outlined key selling points for its AH-64E Apache offering in Australia’s Project Land 4503 requirement for 29 armed reconnaissance helicopters.
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Boeing Australia conducts engine start for Airpower Teaming System
Boeing Australia has conducted the first engine run for its developmental Airpower Teaming System (ATS) unmanned ‘loyal wingman’ aircraft.
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Greece orders 18 Rafale fighters
Greece plans to obtain 18 Dassault Rafale fighters and upgrade 10 of its Mirage 2000s.
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Kumho’s effort to sell Asiana stake collapses
A deal that would have seen HDC Hyundai Development (HDC) obtain control of Asiana Airlines has fallen through.
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Boeing identifies issue with 787 vertical stabiliser shims
Boeing has identified another manufacturing issue related to the 787s vertical stabliser, the fourth manufacturing problem to come to light in recent weeks.
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India inducts Rafale amid frontier tensions
The Indian air force has inducted the Dassault Rafale fighter into its ranks at Air Force Station Ambala, as border tensions with China simmer.
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China-backed Skyrizon and local partner up pressure for Motor Sich acquisition
China-backed firm Skyrizon is making a renewed push in its long-running effort to acquire Ukrainian aircraft engine manufacturer Motor Sich, with vocal support from a new local partner.
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Airshow China backtracks on cancellation statement
The organiser of the biennial Airshow China event in Zhuhai has requested media outlets to retract coverage that the November show will be cancelled, stating that an official announcement for the event will be forthcoming.
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Boeing Australia progresses with AI-enabled UAVs
Boeing Australia has conducted successful experiments in which unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) have been able to detect and act upon simulated targets.
