All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 103
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NewsNavy contract helps MQ-4C escape production pause
The Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton unmanned air system has avoided a production freeze owing to a US Navy (USN) contract for one example.
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NewsAAPA reports dismal February for international traffic
International air travel in the Asia-Pacific region remains extremely weak, although air cargo continues to prosper, says the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA).
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NewsLessor CALC axes 26 737 Max jets from orderbook
Lessor China Aircraft Leasing (CALC) has cut its orders for the Boeing 737 Max to 66 aircraft from 92 previously. In addition to cutting 26 orders for the Max, it will also “reschedule the delivery of certain aircraft,” says the company in a stock exchange statement. Source: BlueBarron ...
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NewsCambodian firm orders country's first Bell 429
The Bell 429 has secured its first order in Cambodia, with the country’s Chip Mong Group placing an order for one example.
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NewsVietnamese airlines seek loans to help them through pandemic
The suspension of international flights amid the coronavirus pandemic will cost Vietnamese airlines D15 trillion in 2021, according to the country’s Vietnam Aviation Business Association.
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NewsSriLankan Airlines files legal claim after Airbus bribery probe
SriLankan Airlines has filed a legal claim against Airbus, related to bribery allegations that the airframer settled with France, the UK, and USA in early 2020. The airline confirms that it has made a “claim” against Airbus, but offers no further details. It adds that the airline has “not sued ...
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NewsFive companies shortlisted for Australian naval UAV deal
Canberra has announced the shortlist for its Sea 129-5 acquisition, which will see Royal Australian Navy ships receive a new unmanned air vehicle capability.
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NewsCebu Pacific sees benefits in clear-cut pandemic travel rules
Cebu Pacific Air is optimistic that more clarity around inter-city travel amid the coronavirus pandemic will boost domestic air traffic.
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NewsCebu Pacific finds a silver lining in cargo
Cebu Pacific Air continues to enjoy strong cargo yields amid a drop in domestic capacity that coincides with a sharp rise in e-commerce.
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NewsUS clears South Korean Hellfire sale
The US government has approved the sale of 288 Lockheed Martin AGM-114R Hellfire missiles to South Korea, as well as training and logistics support for the Netherlands’ helicopter fleet.
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NewsBoeing, USN kick off major EA-18G Growler upgrade
Boeing has kicked off a mission system upgrade for the US Navy’s fleet of EA-18G Growler electronic warfare jets.
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NewsKorean eyes end-June for Asiana deal closure
Korean Air tentatively believes that its acquisition of rival Asiana Airlines will close by the end of June, following the submission of its post-merger integration plan.
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Airline BusinessSriLankan CEO eyes the future after brutal 2020
SriLankan Airlines chief executive Vipula Gunatilleka is laying the groundwork for the airline’s future in the post coronavirus world.
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NewsAsia-Pacific carriers jump on travel pass bandwagon
Asia-Pacific airlines are hoping that digital travel pass technology will eventually see governments ease up on the restrictions that have crushed regional travel.
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NewsTaiwan has upgraded 42 F-16s to improved ‘V’ standard
Taiwan has upgraded 42 Lockheed Martin F-16A/B fighters to the F-16V standard, according to a senior air force official.
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OpinionOnline crackdown bad news for China aerospace watchers
Beijing’s move to rein in discussion of military affairs on social media will hurt the world’s understanding of its defence aerospace development.
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NewsKAI signs UAV pacts with Israel’s Elbit and IAI
Korea Aerospace Industries and Elbit Systems have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to co-operate on unmanned air vehicles, following a similar agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).
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NewsSIA expresses cautious optimism amid vaccine rollouts
Singapore Airlines (SIA) plans to steadily expand its network in the coming months, as it sees a gradual recovery stemming from global vaccination campaigns.
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NewsVirgin Australia, AAT team up for Brisbane 737 training
Virgin Australia and Ansett Aviation Training (AAT) plan to expand their business partnership through a co-branded training centre in Brisbane.
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NewsUkrainian government to nationalise Motor Sich
Ukraine’s government has decided to nationalise aircraft engine maker Motor Sich, weeks after effectively scotching a bid from Chinese firm Skyrizon to buy the company. President Volodymry Zelensky chaired an 11 March meeting with the national security and defence council at which the Motor Sich issue was discussed, alongside other ...