All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 28
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NewsP&W completes preliminary design review for F135 upgrade
Pratt & Whitney has completed the preliminary design review under the F135 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) initiative, setting the stage for improved performance and durability.
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NewsGripen’s Thai competition edge spurs USA to sweeten F-16 financing
The US government has offered Thailand sweetened financing terms for the potential acquisition of Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70/72 fighters following news that the Saab Gripen E/F is the Royal Thai Air Force’s preferred aircraft.
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NewsMalaysia shows interest in used Kuwaiti Hornets
Malaysia is contemplating a possible acquisition of used Boeing F/A-18C/D Hornets from Kuwait.
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NewsTaiwan hopeful of receiving 66 F-16Vs by end-2026
Taiwan hopes to receive all 66 of its on-order Lockheed Martin F-16Vs by the end of 2026.
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NewsMalaysia’s first A330neo shows off fresh livery
The first Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330neo has emerged from the paint shop in Toulouse, as the airline continues progress with its fleet renewal plans.
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NewsGripen moves ahead in Thai fighter contest
The Royal Thai Air Force has recommended the acquisition of the Saab Gripen E/F after an evaluation between the Swedish type and the Lockheed Martin F-16.
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NewsUSAF looks to create dilemmas for Chinese war planning
The US Air Force (USAF) is focused on creating “dilemmas” to deter China, as it continues to work on new combat aircraft as well as upgrades to existing assets.
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NewsKAI kicks off mass production of KF-21 fighter
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has started mass production of the KF-21 fighter, with the first production aircraft set to enter service at the end of 2026.
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NewsUSMC pilots fly Australian F-35As
Two US Marine Corps (USMC) pilots have flown a pair of Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35As to demonstrate the tight connections between the two forces.
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NewsCrew of Air India Express A320 received no cockpit alert for engine fire
The crew of an Air India Express A320 that experienced an engine fire received no cockpit indications of the blaze.
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NewsUpgraded Canadian CF-18s attain IOC
Royal Canadian Air Force Boeing CF-18 Hornets upgraded under the country’s Hornet Extension Project have achieved initial operational capability (IOC).
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NewsFrance, UK in major joint deployment to Asia-Pacific
The Royal Air Force and French air force have jointly deployed a group of fighters, tankers, and transports to the Asia-Pacific.
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NewsMaintenance lapses led to in-flight failure of Air India Express CFM56
A failure to act on performance alerts from the engine manufacturer contributed to the in-flight failure of a CFM International CFM56 powering an Air India Express Boeing 737-800.
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NewsRAAF gets new chief with extensive fighter background
The Royal Australian Air Force has had a change of command, with Air Marshal Stephen Chappell stepping in as the new chief.
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NewsThailand continues to weigh fighter options
Thailand’s quest for a new fighter appears to be warming up, with media reports suggesting activity around a need for 12 aircraft.
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NewsEyeing FA-50 order, KAI signs parts pact with Peru’s Seman
Peruvian aerospace and MRO firm Seman has signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea Aerospace Industries to produce parts for the latter’s FA-50 light combat aircraft.
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NewsUSAF to deploy F-15EXs, more F-35As to Japan
The US Air Force (USAF) has announced a major upgrade of the combat aircraft to be stationed at strategic air bases in Japan.
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NewsUS think tank outlines plan for Ukrainian air superiority
As embattled Ukraine readies to receive its first Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters, a US think tank has put forward a proposal for how Kyiv could secure local air superiority, allowing its ground forces to recover territory from Russian invaders.
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NewsIndonesian Aerospace gets serious about N219 amphibian
Indonesian Aerospace has committed to developing an amphibious version of its 19-seater N219 turboprop.
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Airline BusinessAirAsia X underlines its comeback with Nairobi foray
AirAsia X’s launch of direct services to Nairobi shows that the long-haul, low-cost arm of AirAsia is back in growth mode after its near death experience during the coronavirus pandemic.