All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 18
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NewsUSN, JMSDF squadrons to work more closely on electronic attack
The US Navy (USN) has entered a pact with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) to collaborate more closely in the field of electronic attack.
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NewsMBDA to commence production of Meteors for KF-21
South Korea has entered a contract with MBDA for Meteor long-range air-to-air missiles for the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 Boramae fighter.
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NewsUS Air Force strikes central Syria as Assad emerges in Moscow
The US Air Force has mounted air strikes in Syria as the nation’s fallen dictator Bashar al-Assad has emerged in Russia, and questions mount about Russia’s airpower foothold in the Middle East.
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NewsCommander of USAF bomber force sees need to re-evaluate B-21 fleet plans
A senior US Air Force leader suggests that it would be prudent to consider obtaining significantly more Northrop Grumman B-21 bombers given the existing nature of threats.
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NewsRaytheon completes key review of new Super Hornet EW system
Raytheon has completed a key design review for its prospective new electronic warfare (EW) system for the US Navy’s Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
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NewsPoor communications slowed Saab 340 evacuation in Australia
Communications issues led to challenges during the evacuation of a Regional Express (Rex) Saab 340.
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NewsNew Delhi clears new EW gear for India’s Su-30MKIs
New Delhi has cleared the acquisition of new electronic warfare (EW) equipment for the Indian air force’s Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighters, as well as locally-produced helicopters for the coast guard.
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NewsEmbraer, Brazilian air force continue work on possible C-390 MPA
Embraer will continue to explore the potential to develop a maritime patrol variant of the C-390 tactical transport.
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NewsJapan commits to MQ-9B SeaGuardian
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has selected the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) MQ-9B SeaGuardian for an unmanned air vehicle (UAV) requirement.
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NewsRAAF KC-30A tanker completes record sortie
A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Airbus Defence & Space A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport has conducted the service’s longest non-stop flight.
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NewsUSAF conducts test drop of new Stand-in Attack Weapon
The US Air Force has completed the first successful drop of the Stand-in Attack Weapon from a Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter.
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NewsPump oversight created fuel starvation risk for 737-400F
An Airwork Flight Operations Boeing 737-400F operated a Trans-Tasman flight with key fuel pumps switched off, increasing the possibility that its engines would suffer fuel starvation.
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NewsUS clears possible sale of F-16 AESA spares to Taiwan
The US government has cleared the possible sale of spare parts to support the active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars that equip Taiwan’s Lockheed Martin F-16 fleet.
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NewsKAI’s developmental AI pilot to fly FA-50
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) plans to test its artificial intelligence pilot in the FA-50 light combat aircraft as a step to future unmanned aircraft.
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NewsMalaysia Airlines parent receives first A330neo
Lessor Avolon has delivered the first of 20 new Airbus A330neo widebodies to the parent of Malaysia Airlines, a key step in the renewal of the Oneworld carrier’s fleet.
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NewsMis-selected rudder trim switch caused Virgin Australia 737 to roll
A mis-selected rudder trim switch caused a Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 to suffer an in-flight upset that slightly injured a cabin crew member.
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NewsHong Kong airport starts operating with three runways
Hong Kong airport has formally commissioned its three-runway system, capping nearly a decade of work to boost capacity.
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NewsRafale works with A400M to test low-speed buddy refuelling
France is assessing the ability of the Dassault Aviation Rafale M to refuel the French navy’s future trio of Northrop Grumman E-2D Hawkeye airborne early warning and control aircraft.
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NewsAsia-Pacific airlines enjoy robust passenger, cargo demand in October
Airlines in the Asia-Pacific enjoyed strong international traffic growth during October, with both passenger and freight operations seeing good demand.
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NewsAir India to focus ex-Vistara A320neos on key domestic routes
Air India will operate five key trunk routes solely with the Airbus A320neo, as it moves to rationalise operations following its merger with Vistara.