All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 146
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AVIC’s Wing Loong ID UAV takes flight
AVIC has conducted the maiden flight of its development Wing Loong ID UAV, a type targeted at the export market.
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MHIAEL eyes growth through engine component, MRO work
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Aero Engines (MHIAEL) sees a twin path for growth, as it contributes high value parts to major engine programmes, and looks to expand its MRO operations.
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GA Telesis, partners firm up engine leasing venture
GA Telesis, Tokyo Century Corporation, and All Nippon Airways Trading have formed a joint venture called Gateway Engine Leasing.
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Virgin Australia ATR suffered flameouts in both engines
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating an incident in which a Virgin Australia ATR 72-600 suffered non-simultaneous flameouts in both engines during the same flight.
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Tokyo set to become second biggest F-35 operator
The Japanese cabinet has approved a plan to add an additional 105 Lockheed Martin F-35s to its planned fleet of 42 examples, potentially making it the world’s second largest F-35 operator.
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Comac gears up for C919 flutter tests
The first prototype of the developmental Comac C919 has completed ground tests prior to airborne flutter testing.
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MHI ramps up automation, use of AI for 777X
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is boosting efficiency through increased automation and moving manpower intensive work to Southeast Asia.
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Narita lays out plan to nearly double slot capacity
Tokyo Narita International Airport is making long-term plans to increase its slot capacity, as it eyes opportunities enabled by longer-range narrowbody types.
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VIDEO: JF-17 breaks cover at Myanmar air force party
The Chengdu/Pakistan Aeronautical Complex JF-17 Thunder has appeared at a celebration to mark the 71st anniversary of Myanmar’s air force.
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HondaJet Elite receives Japan certification
The Honda Aircraft HA-420 HondaJet Elite has received type certification from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB), clearing the way for light twin to operate in Japan.
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Russian Helicopters eyes India component work for Ka-226T
Russian Helicopters has plans for the indigenisation of Kamov Ka-226T components in India, but awaits a signed contract before moving to the next stage of the 197 rotorcraft acquisition for the country's army and air force.
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AirAsia, KLIA2 feud continues with spat over passenger fees
Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia has delivered a bitter rebuke following Malaysia Airports Holdings’ (MAHB) issue of a writ of summons for MYR9.4 million ($2.2 million) in claimed passenger service charges.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Asia-Pacific November 2018 deliveries report
Airlines in the Asia-Pacific took 88 of the 177 commercial airliners delivered in November 2018, well ahead of Europe airlines, which took 35.
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PICTURES: Australian F-35As arrive home down under
The first Lockheed Martin F-35As to be permanently based in Australia have arrived at the Royal Australian Air Force's Williamtown base in New South Wales.
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AirAsia reaffirms hopes of Vietnam joint venture
AirAsia has signed a memorandum of cooperation for a Vietnamese joint venture with Thien Minh Travel, a unit of the tourism group that AirAsia previously tapped as its local partner in April 2017.
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HAECO PJS receives additional EASA approval for minor changes
HAECO Private Jet Solutions (HAECO PJS) has attained EASA Design Organisation Approval (DAO) for a range of modifications for private jets and commercial aircraft.
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GA ASI eyes “good-sized” potential for parapublic RPAs in Japan
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA ASI) is intent on a potential Japan Coast Guard deal for the MQ-9B Guardian remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) to monitor the nation’s ocean frontiers.
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Subaru gears up for 777X with eye on efficiency, cost
Subaru Aerospace Company has moved up the value chain with its center wing-box work for the Boeing 777X, as it seeks to further improve efficiency and manage costs.
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PICTURES: Russian Helicopters in Southeast Asia sales blitz
Russian Helicopters hopes to more than double its share of Southeast Asia’s commercial helicopter market in the next half-decade.
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PICTURES: VietJet A321neo loses nosegear wheels in hard landing
A VietJet A321neo lost its forward tires during a hard landing at Buon Ma Thuot, with passengers and crew evacuating via slides.