All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 117
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NewsZhuhai cancellation caps disappointing year for air shows
The organiser of the biennial Airshow China event in Zhuhai has cancelled this year’s show, citing the coronavirus pandemic. “Unfortunately, Airshow China 2020 has been cancelled due to epidemic prevention and control,” says the show organiser. “See you in Zhuhai at Airshow China 2022.” Source: Greg Waldron/FlightGlobal Visitors ...
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NewsBoeing identifies issue with 787’s horizontal stabiliser production
Boeing has found an additional 787 manufacturing problem that affects the aircraft’s horizontal stabilisers, following the recent disclosure of two other issues. The issue relates to extra force used when clamping together certain components, which could lead to an aging issue, says the airframer. Source: Max Kingsley-Jones/FlightGlobal A ...
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NewsIndonesian funding issue re-emerges for KF-X
Financing has again raised its head as an issue with Jakarta’s involvement in the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-X/IF-X fighter programme. Indonesia has fallen behind on payments related to the twin-engined fighter again, according to South Korea’s Yonhap news agency, citing sources. KF-X production Jakarta is ...
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NewsFAA launches probe into 787 production issues
The US Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into manufacturing issues that could affect some Boeing 787s, as ANA confirms that Boeing asked it to ground one 787-10. “The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating manufacturing flaws affecting certain Boeing 787 jetliners,” says the FAA. “The agency continues to ...
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AnalysisH-6 evolves from Cold War relic to Beijing’s hammer
Beijing’s years of patient investment in the Xian H-6 bomber, a local variant of the Cold War-era Tupolev Tu-16, have created an attack asset which is of significant concern to Washington DC. If aircraft mentions are anything to go by, the Pentagon’s recent China Military Power Report suggests the flexible, ...
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NewsSouth Korea embarks on final assembly of KF-X prototype
Final assembly of the first Korea Aerospace Industries KF-X fighter has commenced in Sacheon, South Korea.
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In depthBeijing continues progress with fighters and support aircraft: Pentagon
Beijing continues to make strides with its fighter fleet, as well as with key enabling capabilities such as airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) and air-to-air refuelling.
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Airline BusinessNew Jeju Air boss sees pandemic as defining moment
The chief executive of South Korean low-cost carrier Jeju Air is focusing on the basics as the airline grapples with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. E-Bae Kim has been chief executive of Jeju Air since 1 June, following a 30-year career with Asiana Airlines. His predecessor in the role, ...
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NewsUS reiterates fears about Beijing’s plans for Ukraine’s Motor Sich
The US government has again expressed concern about Chinese efforts to gain control of Ukrainian engine manufacturer Motor Sich.
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NewsTaiwan F-16 MRO centre to boost fleet availability
Taiwan has inaugurated a new maintenance centre for the Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter, which will improve local sustainment for the air force’s fleet of the single-engined type.
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NewsVietnamese airlines press PM for liquidity support
Vietnamese airlines have asked the government to set up a credit package of D25-27 trillion ($1.1-1.3 billion) to help see them through the coronavirus crisis. According the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV), the Vietnam Association of Aviation Enterprises has made a direct appeal to the prime minister’s office. ...
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NewsSeoul orders two KUH-1P Chamsuri police helicopters
The South Korean government has signed a W47.1 billion ($39.7 million) contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for two additional KUH-1P Chamsuri helicopters for police work. The two rotorcraft are parapublic variants of the Surion military helicopter, and will be delivered by February 2023, says KAI. Source: KAI ...
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NewsQantas A380s could re-enter service in three years: Alan Joyce
Qantas Airways chief executive Alan Joyce expects that the airline will only recover 50% of its international market by its 2022 fiscal year.
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Airline Business‘X’ doesn’t mark the spot for A330neo
The coronavirus is a disaster for all airlines and airframers, but a concentration of orders with troubled Southeast Asian carriers presents a particular challenge for the Airbus A330neo. The world was very different in July 2014. Brent crude stood at well over $100 a barrel, a price that seemed to ...
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NewsQantas ekes out full-year profit despite pandemic hit
The Qantas Group says its 2020 fiscal year was the worst in its 100-year history, but still managed to turn an underlying profit before tax of A$124 million ($90 million). The A$124 million figure for the 2020 financial year ended 30 June was 91% lower than a year earlier, with ...
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NewsIsrael states opposition to Middle East F-35 sales
Israel has flatly stated its opposition to the sale of Lockheed Martin F-35 fighters to the United Arab Emirates, despite the recent normalisation of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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NewsVolga-Dnepr takes delivery of first 777F
Volga-Dnepr Group has received its first Boeing 777 Freighter, delivered under a sale and leaseback deal with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE). The aircraft will be operated by Volga-Dnepr unit AirBridgeCargo, says Boeing. “We are delighted to welcome Volga-Dnepr Group as our newest customer as they introduce the 777 Freighter to ...
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Airline BusinessKorean doubles down on cargo amid challenging passenger market
Korean Air’s second quarter operating profit on the back of strong cargo performance offered a dash of positive news to a sector reeling from the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsBeijing hypes airbase-killer munition following Lockheed F-16 contract
Following a major US government contract award related to Lockheed Martin F-16s for foreign military sales customers, Beijing has released information about a glide weapon designed to attack airbases. On 14 August the US government announced that Lockheed had received a 10-year contract worth up to $62 billion for new-build ...
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NewsThai tourism travails clobber Bangkok Airways earnings
Bangkok Airways has followed other major Thai airlines by reporting a massive operating loss in its second quarter, with the carrier particularly hard hit by the collapse in international visitors. Operating losses for the three months ended 30 June ballooned to Bt2.6 billion ($83 million) from an operating loss of ...