All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 13
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Su-57 shows off poor build quality in Zhuhai debut
The Sukhoi Su-57 has had an inauspicious start to its Zhuhai air show appearance, with a close-up video revealing questionable build quality.
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NOTAM oversights contributed to Virgin Australia 737 runway excursion
A captain’s misinterpretation of a dispatcher’s note and notice to airmen (NOTAM) oversights resulted in a Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 taking off from section of closed runway.
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SIA to upgrade business class across long-haul A350 fleet
Singapore Airlines has announced a major cabin retrofit programme for 41 Airbus A350-900s centred on a new business class seat.
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USAF F-16 takes flight with new EW system
The US Air Force has conducted the first flight of a Lockheed Martin F-16 equipped with the new Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS) system.
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Lockheed set to provide Sniper pods for Polish FA-50s
Lockheed Martin says it is set to provide Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods to Poland for use aboard the Korea Aerospace Industries FA-50 light-attack jet.
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GA-ASI, BAE Systems demonstrate EW capabilities aboard MQ-20
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and BAE Systems have teamed up to demonstrate new electronic warfare (EW) capabilities via a datalink using the MQ-20 Avenger unmanned air vehicle.
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USMC pins 2023 F-35B crash on pilot error
A US Marine Corps (USMC) investigation has attributed the 17 September 2023 crash of a Lockheed Martin F-35B fighter to pilot error.
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Think tank outlines command and control requirements for CCAs
The Center for Strategic and International Studies has outlined the importance of the correct command and control (C2) balance for collaborative combat aircraft (CCAs) in combat scenarios.
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US government clears AMRAAM sale to Denmark
The US government has cleared the possible sale of Raytheon AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to Denmark.
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Australian army eyes initial operational capability for UH-60M
Australia’s army has outlined progress introducing the Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter, with a range of training activities under way.
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Asia-Pacific airlines enjoyed strong international demand in September
Airlines in the Asia-Pacific continued to see buoyant international demand during September but face several vexing issues.
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Airbus, Tata inaugurate C295 assembly line in India
Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) have inaugurated a final assembly line for the C295 tactical transport in Vadodara, India.
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Bulgaria’s first F-16 Block 70 breaks cover in Greenville
Bulgaria’s first Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 fighter has made its maiden flight from the company’s production facility in Greenville, South Carolina.
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Rex to divest air ambulance business Pel-Air
Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) will sell its Pel-Air ambulance business to logistics company Toll Holdings.
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Qantas to upgrade economy class in 10 A330s
Qantas has unveiled a new economy class seat for its Airbus A330-200 aircraft that serve regional destinations in the Asia-Pacific.
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KAI aims to sell 23,000 AAM vehicles by 2050
Korea Aerospace Industries plans to commercialise an advanced air mobility vehicle (AAV) in 2031, following design completion next year.
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US government clears big upgrade package for Polish F-16s
The US government has cleared a possible midlife upgrade for Poland’s fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16s, which could see the fighters receive considerable capability improvements.
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MHIAEL sees progress with PW1100G overhauls
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Aero Engines (MHIAEL) has seen good progress with its new overhaul capability for the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G turbofan.
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Boeing supplier Subaru upbeat on long-term 777X potential
Despite delays to the Boeing 777X and the US airframer’s labour issues, Japanese Tier 1 supplier Subaru is optimistic about the programme, as it continues to produce military helicopters.
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Japan’s ATLA looks to boost country’s aerospace defence capabilities
Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) is working on a range of new capabilities for Japanese airpower, as it manages existing programmes.