All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 197
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NewsIndonesia eyes F-5E replacement options
Indonesia is assessing fighters to replace its obsolescent Northrop F-5Es, with a decision possible before 2015.
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Airbus, SIA to examine door involved in A380 depressurisation
The door apparently responsible for a cabin depressurisation on a Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 aircraft will be removed for examination by SIA and manufacturer specialists.
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NewsCebu Pacific to take full control of Tigerair Philippines
Cebu Pacific Air will take full control of Tigerair Philippines after Singapore’s Tiger Airways Holdings agreed to sell its 40% stake in the carrier.
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HAL to weigh engine options for Indian regional airliner
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) will explore engine options for India’s proposed regional transport aircraft (RTA) to decide whether the 70-100 seat aircraft will be powered by a turboprop or a jet engine.
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SIA A380 diverts to Baku after cabin depressurisation
A Singapore Airlines A380 on the London-Singapore route was forced to divert to Baku, Azerbaijan on 6 January owing to a cabin depressurisation.
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NewsAgustaWestland braces for India AW101 showdown
AgustaWestland has seized upon the Indian defence ministry’s 1 January announcement that it will appoint an arbitrator in regard to the scandal-hit acquisition of 12 VVIP-roled AW101 helicopters.
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Bombardier lands $2.2bn order for 38 business jets
Bombardier has sealed a $2.2 billion order for 38 business jets from an undisclosed customer.
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NewsBoeing 787-9 to visit Auckland, undergo testing in Australia
The Boeing 787-9 will make its international debut this month with a visit to its launch customer in Auckland, New Zealand.
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NewsCathay orders three 777-300ERs, one 747-8F
Cathay Pacific has ordered three Boeing 777-300ER aircraft and a single 747-8 freighter.
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NewsTextron to buy Beechcraft parent for $1.4bn
Textron will acquire Beech Holdings, the parent of Beechcraft Corporation, in a $1.4 billion transaction.
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NewsBA 747 wing tip collides with building while taxiing in Johannesburg
A British Airways 747-400 aircraft suffered damage to its right wing as a result of a collision with a building at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport.
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NewsCathay orders 21 777-9Xs
Cathay Pacific has placed an order for 21 Boeing 777-9X aircraft, with deliveries to take place between 2021 and 2024.
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NewsJapan's defence budget places premium on airpower
The Japanese defence ministry has called for a 3% rise in defence spending for 2014, with the proposed budget placing an emphasis on improving the nation’s airpower.
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NewsPICTURES: Eurocopter expects EC175, EC145T2 certification in early 2014
Eurocopter is confident of gaining certification for both its EC175 and EC145 T2 helicopters in the first half of 2014.
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NewsChina Airlines, Tigerair to launch Taiwanese LCC
China Airlines has announced plans to enter the low cost market with through a joint venture with Singapore’s Tigerair, to be called Tigerair Taiwan.
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Singapore in no hurry to purchase F-35s: defence minister
Singapore’s defence minister has reaffirmed the nation’s interest in the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), but says there is no great rush to order the type.
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NewsIraqi air force orders 24 KAI T-50s
Iraq has signed a $1.1 billion contract for 24 Korea Aerospace Industries T-50 advanced jet trainers, giving the South Korean firm its second international customer for the type.
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Air India dismisses 787 grounding reports
Air India has dismissed recent media reports that its Boeing 787 fleet was grounded recently for software upgrade work.
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Australia extends Afghan Heron lease to mid-2014
Australia will extend its lease of Israel Aerospace Industries Heron unmanned air vehicles used in Afghanistan.
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NewsAustralian private buyer obtains VIP Bell 407GX
Hawker Pacific has sold the first Bell 407GX helicopter to a private Australian customer, for use in the VIP role.