All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 11
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Indian navy retires Cold War-era Il-38s
The Indian navy has retired the last of its Ilyushin Il-38 Sea Dragon maritime patrol aircraft, following over four decades in service.
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USA speeds up UH-60M deliveries to Australia
The US government is speeding up deliveries of Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Australia, aiming to fill a capability gap created by the early retirement of the NH Industries MRH90 Taipan.
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Air Niugini firms up plans for 11 A220s
Papua New Guinea carrier Air Niugini has formalised its commitments for 11 Airbus A220s, including a direct order with the airframer for six examples.
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Strong international demand propels ANA to record operating profit
All Nippon Airways parent company ANA Holdings saw its operating profit more than quadruple to Y130 billion ($865 million) for the six months ended 30 September owing to strong international and domestic passenger growth.
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French general underlines importance of stealth, manoeuvrability for NGF
A French general has underlined that the New Generation Fighter (NGF) being developed by France, Germany and Spain will rely heavily on stealth and manoeuvrability, even though it will be far more than a traditional fighter aircraft.
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HAL to produce ring forgings for CFM Leap programme
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Safran Aircraft Engines have entered a memorandum of understanding for the indigenous production of commercial engine parts.
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Hyundai eVTOL unit Supernal readies campaign to service entry
US urban air mobility firm Supernal has an ambitious roadmap to service entry, as it prepares to reveal the configuration of its first eVTOL aircraft.
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MAVCOM intensifies investigation into collapsed MYAirline
Police have arrested some of the grounded airline’s carriers on allegations of money laundering, unliicensed deposit-taking schemes, and fraud.
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Boeing exec sees geopolitics adding impetus to Asia-Pacific defence acquisitions, upgrades
The Asia-Pacific represents a diverse and fragmented market for Boeing Defense, Space & Security, but the changing political climate is driving governments to focus on substantial defence programmes.
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IHI slashes revenue and profit forecast on PW1100G woes
Japanese conglomerate IHI forecasts a major hit to profitability and revenue from the issues affecting the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engine.
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Bell eyes Asia-Pacific opportunities across its portfolio
Bell sees opportunities in the Asia-Pacific for its full range of helicopters, from the entry level 505 to the advanced 525 Relentless, which is on the verge of US certification.
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USA clears big air-to-ground missile deals for UK, Finland
The US government has cleared two possible sales of air-to-ground munitions for NATO allies in Europe, including the sale of the new AGM-179A Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) to the United Kingdom.
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Pilot fatigue cited as possible cause of GA8 exiting runway and tipping into sea
Pilot fatigue likely contributed to an unstable approach and runway excursion involving a Mahindra GA8 Airvan, where the aircraft ended up partially submerged in seawater and substantially damaged.
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KAI gets serious about single-seat version of FA-50
A single-seat version of the FA-50 will offer more room for fuel and reduce acquisition costs.
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Australia’s Ferra to continue JDAM ER wing kit production, work on Powered JDAM
Boeing and Australia’s Ferra Engineering have signed a memorandum of understanding related to further Australian production of Joint Direct Attack Munition Extended Range (JDAM ER) wing kits, and will explore applications for a powered version of JDAM.
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Qantas veteran Yangoyan named as new Qantaslink head
The Qantas Group has named Rachel Yangoyan as the new chief executive of regional unit Qantaslink.
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Bamboo gets fourth chief executive in 2023
Vietnam carrier Bamboo Airways has named a new chief executive, as the carrier embarks on a major restructuring of its business.
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Asia-Pacific nations eye more efficient air traffic management
Asia-Pacific countries have entered agreements to improve the management of flights in the region, which could see aircraft operating more direct, faster routes and help reduce emissions.
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Pentagon outlines China’s continued airpower development
The Pentagon indicates that Beijing continues its quest to develop advanced airpower capabilities, as a US bomber operates a joint sortie with North Asian allies.
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Vietnam’s Bamboo signals major route, fleet readjustment
Vietnam’s ambitious Bamboo Airlines has had a dismal 2023, and plans radical surgery to its fleet and route network.