All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 28
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NewsIndia’s AIESL to provide local support for P-8I Neptune fleet
Air India Engineering Services (AIESL) has entered an agreement with Boeing to provide local MRO support for the Indian Navy’s P-8I Neptune maritime patrol aircraft.
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NewsAirAsia to pioneer international flights to India’s Andaman Islands
AirAsia Malaysia plans a new route to Port Blair, the first international service to India’s remote Andaman Islands.
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NewsLockheed hands first C-130J to RNZAF
Lockheed Martin has delivered the first of five C-130J tactical transports to the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF).
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NewsPLAAF fighter drops flares in path of Philippine air force NC212i
Manila has condemned the unsafe intercept by a People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) fighter of a Philippine air force aircraft over Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.
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NewsNorthrop seals South Korea pact for Surion minesweeping system
Northrop Grumman has signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korean firm Genohco related to its contract to supply the Airborne Laser Mine Detection System for the minesweeping variant of the Korea Aerospace Industries KUH-1 Surion.
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NewsUSAF formalises E-7A prototype contract with Boeing
The US Air Force has formalised a $2.6 billion contract with Boeing for a pair of E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) prototypes.
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Airline BusinessCebu Pacific boss sees clear path to greater market share
Cebu Pacific is confident of growing its market share in the Philippines, adding aircraft as its key rivals lack fleet growth options.
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NewsUSAF F-22s, RAAF F-35s in joint “hot-pit” refuelling exercise
Stealth fighters from the US Air Force (USAF) and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have conducted a joint “hot-pit” refuelling exercise.
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NewsCebu Pacific in it for the long term with PW1100G
Cebu Pacific sees challenges relating to the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G easing and is confident in the long-term outlook for the troubled powerplant.
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NewsB-2 sinks roll-on/roll-off vessel in Gulf of Mexico test
The US Air Force is honing its ability to deliver low-cost anti-ship strikes from the Northrop Grumman B-2 stealth bomber through its QUICKSINK programme.
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NewsFiji Airways plans direct flight to Dallas Fort Worth
Fiji Airways has announced the launch of a new Nadi-Dallas Fort Worth route, the first direct connection between the pair.
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NewsCebu Pacific sees operating profits rise in first half
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific Air saw operating profits rise 44% in the first six months of 2024, on the back of stronger revenues.
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NewsLOT to operate three 737 Max 8s from BOC Aviation
Lessor BOC Aviation has placed three Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft with LOT Polish Airlines.
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NewsThink tank raises concerns about timeline, cost of CCAs
A think tank feels that the US Air Force is essentially on the right track to fielding collaborative combat aircraft (CCA), but raises concerns about the speed of the programme and the potential for higher than anticipated costs per aircraft.
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NewsGE Aerospace offset deal anticipates big Polish AH-64E buy
GE Aerospace has entered a Polish offset agreement related to Warsaw’s prospective acquisition of 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.
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NewsAircraft engine work drives first quarter revenues at IHI, MHI
The aerospace units of Japanese bellwethers IHI and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries have posted stronger first quarter revenues.
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NewsNew pylon boosts B-1B’s weapons carriage
The US Air Force is testing a new weapons pylon on the Boeing B-1B bomber that will enable aircraft to carry a broader range of weapons.
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NewsMode confusion led to sharp descent of Alliance E190
An Embraer E190 operated by Alliance Airways sustained a sharp descent close to terrain owing to the crew’s mode confusion.
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NewsAirbus, Thai Aerospace to explore MRO for government aircraft
Airbus and Thai Aerospace Industries have entered a memorandum of understanding related to local MRO support for the Thai government fleet.
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NewsUkraine announces arrival of F-16s
The first batch of Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters have arrived in Ukraine, a key milestone in the West’s military support for the beleaguered nation amid Russia’s invasion.