All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 15
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Investigators probe fatal USMC MV-22 crash in Australia
US and Australian officials are probing the crash of a US Marine Corps Bell Boeing MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor during a routine exercise.
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Indonesian Aerospace and Sikorsky to pursue Indonesia S-70M sale
Indonesian Aerospace and Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky unit have entered a partnership to pursue the possible sale of up to 24 S-70M Black Hawk helicopters to the Southeast Asian nation.
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USA clears sales of IRST sensors for Taiwan F-16s
The US government has cleared the sale of Infrared Search and Track (IRST) sensors to Taiwan for use aboard the country’s fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16s.
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Garuda indicates support of Pelita merger discussions
Garuda Indonesia says that discussions for a merger with Pelita Air Service are under way, but that the prospects for any merged entity will need to be assessed.
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Air NZ orders two ATR 72-600s and two A321neos
Air New Zealand has ordered two ATR 72-600s and two Airbus A321neos which will enter the carrier’s fleet from late 2024.
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Dramatic travel upswing propels Air NZ to pre-tax profit
Air New Zealand swung to a pre-tax profit of NZ$585 million ($349 million) during its 2023 financial year from a pre-tax loss of NZ$725 million a year earlier.
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Japanese carriers, Qantas announce network growth plans
Amid the Asia-Pacific’s continued recovery, Japan’s two largest airlines and Qantas are adding to their international networks, with All Nippon Airways deploying its third A380 for the first time.
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South Korea to produce large surveillance UAV from 2024
Seoul has approved plans to start production of Korean Air’s indigenously-developed Medium-Altitude Unmanned Air Vehicle.
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Vietnam PM calls on ministries to support Bamboo Airways
Vietnam prime minister Pham Minh Chinh has reportedly called on government ministries to provide support for Bamboo Airways.
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Indonesia signs MOU for potential 24 F-15EX fighters
Indonesia has signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire up to 24 Boeing F-15EX fighters during a visit by defence minister Prabowo Subianto to the USA.
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Australia confirms buy of AARGM-ER anti-radiation weapons
Australia has cleared the acquisition of the Northrop Grumman AGM-88E2 Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) weapon for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
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Ukraine to receive Danish, Dutch F-16s; in talks with Sweden for Gripen
The Ukrainian air force will receive 61 Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters from Denmark and the Netherlands, marking a major milestone in the West’s support of the embattled nation in its war against Russia.
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Lessor BOC Aviation observes strong recovery for airlines
While noting a strong traffic and profitability recovery among airlines, lessor BOC Aviation expects supply chain challenges to continue slowing aircraft deliveries.
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RAAF KC-30A in refuelling exercise with Indonesian F-16s
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has conducted an air-to-air refuelling exercise with Indonesian fighters, while Canberra awaits the first overseas deployment of Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Lockheed Martin F-35As.
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AAPA chief says pandemic era finally ending for airlines
The head of the Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA) observes that the region’s air traffic recovery is in full swing, only held back by China’s international capacity and supply chain issues.
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Australia to build stealth coating facility for F-35
Australia will develop a domestic facility to apply stealth coatings to the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter.
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Boeing starts work on first Indian army AH-64E
Boeing has started producing the first of six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters destined for service with the Indian army.
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Turkey’s Kaan fighter targets overseas partners
The Turkish Aerospace (TAI) developmental Kaan fighter appears to be gaining international traction, with Pakistan likely to follow Azerbaijan in exploring participation in the effort.
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US Navy, Marines continue to broaden F-35 collaboration with Asia-Pacific allies
A US Navy (USN) leader says that work continues to refine missions for the Lockheed Martin F-35, including working closely with operators of the type in the Asia-Pacific.
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Asiana, Jin Air see strong international traffic growth
South Korean carriers Asiana Airlines and Jin Air continued to enjoy an international recovery in the second quarter, with Jin citing strong Japanese and Southeast Asian passenger markets.