All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 139
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Thai authorities trumpet improved regulatory regime
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has disclosed notable improvements in its regulatory capabilities following a series of ICAO audits.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Six thoughts on the future of airline distribution
Airlines have more ways than ever to reach out to passengers, but the relentless pace of technological change means passenger expectations are high and rising. The distribution game has never been easy – but it is about to become harder.
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PICTURES: India conducts second air-launched Brahmos test
The Indian air force recently conducted the second launch of the Mach 2.8 Brahmos cruise missile from a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter, and a flight test of a new 500kg guided bomb.
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More hints about Beijing's aircraft carrier ambitions
Beijing’s ambitions for a large aircraft carrier have gained more clarity, with the emergence of detailed artist impressions of the Xian KJ-600 airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) aircraft, as well as satellite imagery of a Chinese shipyard.
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SIA Group to lease jets amid 737 Max grounding
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group will lease 10-12 Airbus A320 family jets for budget unit Scoot as it works to deal with the continued grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 8.
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ANALYSIS: Australia takes its Tigers to sea
The Australian Army has entered a new era with the deployment of four Airbus Helicopters Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters aboard the navy's HMAS Canberra as part of the vessel’s voyage through Southeast Asia.
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ANALYSIS: VTOL UAV makers zero in on naval requirements
UAV makers see significant potential in the Asia-Pacific for small, unmanned vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) systems that can be deployed from warships.
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Seoul re-issues RFP for 12 ASW helicopters
Seoul has issued a second request for proposals (RFP) in its effort acquire 12 rotorcraft under its Maritime Operation Helicopters requirement, after the first RFP fell through owing to a lack of bidders.
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PICTURES: India receives first of 22 AH-64E Apaches
The Indian Air Force has taken delivery of its first Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.
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Thai AirAsia parent Q1 operating profit halves
The parent company of Thai Airasia, Asia Aviation, first quarter operating profit fell 46% to Bt1.1 billion ($34.7 million).
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Airline BusinessANALYSIS: Will prince charming deliver Thai’s upgrade plan?
Thai Airways International has renewed its effort to obtain permission to buy new aircraft and has even beefed up its hoped-for order.
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PICTURES: Myanmar National E190 lands without nose-gear
A Myanmar National Airlines (MNA) Embraer 190 regional jet has been forced to make an emergency landing without its nose-gear in Mandalay.
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Airline BusinessANALYSIS: Asia-Pacific April 2019 deliveries report
Asia-Pacific airlines received 49 of the 106 new aircraft delivered in April 2019, followed by European carriers with 21 deliveries and North American carriers with 19.
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AI targeting upgrade planned for Su-25SM3 attack jets: report
Moscow plans to upgrade its Sukhoi Su-25SM3 attack aircraft with a targeting system that uses artificial intelligence (AI), and continues to work on the cruise missile capabilities of its bombers.
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Saab to set up Indiana factory for T-X work
Saab will open a new manufacturing site in Indiana to support its contribution to the T-X advanced jet trainer, which it jointly developed with prime contractor Boeing, and other advanced projects.
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Bombardier sells five Learjet 75s to undisclosed customer
Bombardier has received an order for five Learjet 75 aircraft from an undisclosed customer.
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AeroVironment, Kratos team up to deploy small UAVs from drones
AeroVironment and Kratos will explore the deployment of tactical UAVs and missiles from high-speed, long-range unmanned aircraft.
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Northrop to support RAAF VIP fleet
The Royal Australian Air Force has selected Northrop Grumman for an A$84 million ($59 million), six-year support package for its special purpose aircraft fleet for VIP use.
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Boeing bosses unaware of 737 Max AOA glitch before Lion crash
After deliveries of the 737 Max commenced in 2017, Boeing discovered a software issue prevented the angle-of-attack (AOA) Disagree alert from working if customers had not chosen the optional AOA indicator.
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China 'rapidly closing' gap with Western air forces: Pentagon
Beijing continues to make strides in developing modern airpower capabilities across the full spectrum of platforms, from strategic bombers to armed UAVs.