All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 119
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NewsBoeing secures six-year support contract for Australian P-8As
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) has secured an A$287 million ($205 million) sustainment contract for the Royal Australian Air Force’s fleet of 12 P-8A maritime patrol aircraft. The six-year arrangement combines three previous contracts and covers maintenance, engineering, and logistics for the 737 derivative, says Boeing. Source: Greg Waldron/FlighGlobal ...
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NewsWorld’s biggest amphibian marks ocean debut
The prototype of the AVIC AG600 amphibian has commenced testing in the sea in a sortie to China’s north-eastern city of Qingdao.
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NewsAerion Supersonic taps Collins for AS2 actuation systems
Collins Aerospace Systems has secured work from Aerion Supersonic to design the flight controls’ actuation system for the developmental AS2 business jet. The Raytheon unit will develop the aircraft’s moveable leading edge actuation system, elevons actuation system, horizontal stabiliser actuation system and rudder actuation system. A digital rendering ...
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AnalysisIndonesia’s intriguing Osprey opportunity
While Indonesia seems a surprising candidate to buy the V-22 Osprey, the tiltrotor would offer the island nation distinct advantages. But procurement and budget issues remain formidable obstacles to its acquisiton.
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NewsSubaru extends KAI’s contract for 787 centre wingbox work
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has secured a $754 million deal related to centre wingbox work on the Boeing 787 programme. The contract was signed with Japanese tier one manufacturer Subaru, which produces the structure for the 787 family in Nagoya, says KAI. It covers work from 2022 to 2038. “KAI ...
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InterviewEmbraer looks beyond coronavirus to a changed Asia-Pacific travel market
Beyond the near-term challenges from the coronavirus pandemic, Embraer believes Asia-Pacific airlines will seek to optimise their fleets through the adoption of more smaller jets. Cesar Pereira is vice president, Asia-Pacific of Embraer Commercial Aviation. The Singapore-based executive’s sales territory covers the entire Asia-Pacific region apart from China. In recent ...
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NewsRolls-Royce and Bell firm up engine option agreement for V-280
Rolls-Royce has confirmed an agreement with Bell to develop a propulsion option for the Bell V-280 Valor tiltrotor, a competitor in the US Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft programme.
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NewsRaytheon tapped for aircraft self-defence missile work
Raytheon has secured a $375 million contract from the US government to develop a miniature self-defence missile (MSDM) that will form part of an aircraft’s defensive suite.
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NewsIndia’s Rafales to be inducted on 29 July
The Indian air force (IAF) will induct its first five Dassault Rafale fighters at Ambala Air Force Station on 29 July, following the imminent arrival of the type. The event will mark a major milestone in New Delhi’s torturous path to obtain an advanced Western fighter. Source: Dassault ...
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NewsIndonesia expresses interest in used Austrian Eurofighters
Indonesia appears to be interested in 15 Eurofighters that are now part of the Austrian air force inventory. Austria’s Die Presse reported on 18 July that Austrian defence minister Klaudia Tanner had received a letter from her Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto expressing interest in the aircraft. Source: Airbus ...
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NewsLockheed lands $15 billion deal for C-130J work
The US government has awarded Lockheed Martin a $15 billion contract related to upgrade work across the world’s C-130J tactical transport fleet.
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NewsBoeing continues autonomous flight work in Australian Outback
Boeing Australia has conducted a series of flight tests involving three unmanned aircraft performing missions autonomously.
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NewsUSA, Australia advance partnership on next-generation jammer for EA-18G
Washington DC and Canberra have entered a partnership for work related to the developmental Next Generation Jammer Low Band (NGJ-LB) project.
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NewsTokyo defence white paper outlines airpower goals
Tokyo’s growing geopolitical concerns will see it make continued investments in its military, including updates to airpower capabilities. Tokyo’s 2020 Defense of Japan white paper notes that the existing order in the Asia-Pacific is becoming increasingly uncertain, and that “inter-state competition is becoming prominent across the political, economic, and military ...
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NewsUSA clears $250 million in support for South Korean RC-800s
The US government has approved a $250 million support package for South Korea’s fleet of Hawker RC-800 Peace Krypton tactical signals intelligence jets.
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AnalysisCoronavirus to crimp Asia-Pacific airpower spending
The coronavirus pandemic is hitting Asia-Pacific economies at a time when the deterrent capabilities of air power are more essential than ever
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NewsAirbus Helicopters lists partners for Australian special forces bid
Airbus Helicopters will work with 20 partners to support its H145M pitch for an Australian special forces requirement.
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NewsFuselage of first KF-X prototype breaks cover
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has issued an image of the first KF-X fuselage, which is undergoing assembly in the company’s Sacheon factory. The company states that the first prototype of the twin-engined jet will be rolled out by April 2021, with test flights starting in 2022. Source: Korea ...
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NewsTokyo firming up timeframes for Future Fighter: reports
Tokyo hopes to start building the prototype of its Future Fighter in 2024, according to local media reports in Japan.
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NewsBell 429 delivered to China broadcaster CCTV
A Bell 429 is set to become China’s first electronic news gathering (ENG) rotorcraft. The helicopter was delivered to China’s main broadcaster, CCTV, says Bell. The manufacturer says it will be the first helicopter equipped for the ENG role. Source: Bell The Bell 429 is the first dedicated ...