All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 168
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AIRSHOW CHINA: China UAVs crank up the firepower
AVIC has introduced two high altitude long endurance (HALE) UAVs at this year's show that have a distinct emphasis on weapons payload.
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AIRSHOW CHINA: J-10B, H-6H make show debut
This year's Zhuhai show saw several Chinese military aircraft in service with the People's Liberation Army Air Force make their static park debuts.
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AIRSHOW CHINA: AG600 amphibian makes public debut
The Avic AG600 amphibian aircraft has made its public debut on the Air Show China status line.
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Malaysia S-61 upgrade gathers pace
MRO firm Heli-One has detailed the upgrades to be applied to Malaysia’s fleet of Sikorsky S-61 ‘Nuri’ transport helicopters.
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ANALYSIS: Chinese fighters to take Zhuhai spotlight
Accessing the biennial Airshow China gathering in Zhuhai is by no means easy – for aviation journalists, at least. There is considerable bureaucracy involved in securing a “J2” visa, and once in Zhuhai itself, hotel rates jump by five or six times during show week. It is also challenging to ...
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Iconic Albatross amphibian set for Australian rebirth
Amphibian Aerospace Industries (AAI) plans to produce a re-engined, updated version of the venerable Grumman HU-16 Albatross amphibian aircraft.
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RAAF to equip one A330 MRTT as VIP transport
Australia has decided that one of its two incoming Airbus Defence and Space A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) aircraft will have an interior customised for transporting government officials.
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NewsKorean Air expands business jet charter unit
Korean Air has expanded its private jet charter operation following the arrival of a new Gulfstream G650ER.
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List of debris with likely MH370 link grows
Malaysian authorities have released a list of 22 items found on beaches along the Indian Ocean’s African littoral region that have either been confirmed as being debris from MH370, or are likely to be so.
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Airbus Helicopters announces raft of Japan deals
Airbus Helicopters has announced four Japanese orders, a new rotorcraft delivery, and a performance-based logistic deal with the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF).
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Russian Helicopters, HAL prepare for Indian Ka-226T production
Russian Helicopters and Hindustan Aeronautics have formed a joint venture for the production of 200 Kamov KA-226T “Sergei” light utility helicopters.
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JAPAN AEROSPACE: Bell, Fuji engineers busy with UH-X specifications
Bell Helicopter is working with engineers from Fuji Heavy Industries on modification work prior to starting production of Tokyo’s 150 UH-X helicopters.
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JAPAN AEROSPACE: Yamaha promotes new unmanned helicopter
Yamaha is promoting a new unmanned helicopter called the Fazer RG2.
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JAPAN AEROSPACE: Kongsberg pitches JSM to Tokyo
Kongsberg has made its show debut at Japan Aerospace, promoting its Joint Strike Missile (JSM) for use by the Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF).
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JAPAN AEROSPACE: Honeywell eyes Japanese aircraft export potential
Honeywell senses an opportunity to partner with Japanese aerospace firms as they seek to boost their export footprint.
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MRJ customers unfazed by recent challenges: Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Aircraft says that customers for its MRJ regional jet are understanding in regard to the challenges the type suffered in transit to the type’s US testing facility.
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JAPAN AEROSPACE: Boeing promotes F-15 as air-to-air missile truck
Boeing believes there are several upgrades that can be applied to Tokyo's fleet of F-15J air superiority fighters, which could both extend the type’s service life and greatly enhance its capabilities.
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JAPAN AEROSPACE: India US-2 deal sees no progress
Shinmaywa continues slow production of its US-2 amphibian, as it awaits word about a possible sale of the type to India.
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JAPAN AEROSPACE: Scientists ready X-2 for flight test campaign
Japan’s Acquisition Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) is preparing the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries X-2 aircraft for its third flight.
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JAPAN AEROSPACE: Kawasaki sees unique niche for C-2 transport
Kawasaki Heavy Industries expects to deliver its second C-2 transport aircraft to the Japanese Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) in 2017.