All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 199
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Chinese aircraft carrier expands capabilities
China’s first aircraft carrier has completed a three week cruise during which the crew achieved several milestones.
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NewsAirlift armada converges on stricken Philippines
Several regional powers in Asia-Pacific have dispatched airlift assets to provide humanitarian relief in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan.
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NewsLegacy 600, 650 receive Taiwan type certification
Embraer’s Legacy 600 and 650 private jets have received type certification in Taiwan.
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NewsTaiwan receives first batch of AH-64E Apaches
Taiwan has received its first batch of six Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, from a 30-aircraft deal signed in June 2011.
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KAI unveils tactical UAV plans
Korea Aerospace Industries is developing a tactical UAV that can carry a payload of 500kg (1,100lb).
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KAI eyes export market for Surion
Korea Aerospace Industries is pitching its Surion utility helicopter at the export market, and hopes to sell 60-120 aircraft to international customers over the next 15-20 years.
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Seoul yet to decide on Light Attack Helicopter plans
South Korea has yet to decide on the configuration of its planned indigenous Light Attack Helicopter (LAH) but says it remains fully behind the plan despite the potential to purchase off-the-shelf alternatives.
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NewsRivals still seeking clarity on Seoul F-X III contest
Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Eurofighter had a major presence at this year’s Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition, despite the continuing uncertainty surrounding South Korea's F-X III fighter competition.
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BAE Systems poised to commence South Korea F-16 upgrades
Fresh from its successful campaign win of an avionics upgrade programme for South Korea’s 134 Lockheed Martin F-16s, BAE Systems is eyeing similar opportunities globally.
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NewsPICTURES: KAI shows off two designs for KFX fighter
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has displayed two conceptual models for the country’s proposed KFX indigenous fighter programme at the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition.
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Japan AirAsia, Jetstar Japan rapped over A320 safety oversight
Japan’s Civil Aviation Bureau (CAB) has reprimanded Japan AirAsia and Jetstar Japan over an oversight related to routine inspections regarding the Airbus A320 aircraft.
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Korean Air thrives on diversification unit
The aerospace division of Korean Air, known as KAL-ASD, has developed into a broadly diversified business with a broad range MRO, aerospace and development programmes.
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NewsLockheed, Pilatus, Hawker Pacific bid for RAAF basic trainer deal
Lockheed Martin, Pilatus and Hawker Pacific have formally entered the competition for Canberra’s Air 5428 pilot training system requirement.
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NewsPICTURE: Asiana’s first A380 enters final assembly
Airbus has commenced assembly of Asiana Airlines’ first A380 aircraft, with delivery planned for the second quarter of 2014.
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NewsChina’s Qingdao Airlines orders 23 A320s
Startup Chinese carrier Qingdao Airlines has placed an order for 23 Airbus A320 family aircraft.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Seoul’s F-X III backdown raises thorny questions about competition
Seoul’s decision to re-tender the F-X III competition for 60 fighters raises questions about the viability of a revised process, and greatly enhances the Lockheed Martin F-35’s chances of securing the deal.
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NewsSouth Korea backs down from F-15 Silent Eagle selection: report
South Korea appears set to re-tender its F-X III competition for 60 fighter, after deciding against selecting the Boeing F-15 Silent Eagle ...
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NewsChina aircraft carrier flight tests gather steam
China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier has completed its longest sea trial, including more than 100 sorties with Shenyang J-15 fighters ...
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Saab wins follow-on orders for Dhruv defensive systems
Hindustan Aeronautics has placed follow-on orders with Saab for self-defence systems to be deployed on Dhruv helicopters ...
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NewsIndonesia receives four Grob G120TP trainers
Grob has delivered its first four of 18 G120TP trainers to the Indonesian air force, with six more to be transferred this year ...