All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 33
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NewsSingapore H225Ms, CH-47Fs declared fully operational
Airbus Helicopters H225Ms and Boeing CH-47F Chinooks in service with the Republic of Singapore Air Force have attained full operational capability status.
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NewsJapan Coast Guard orders three more H225s
The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has ordered three additional Airbus Helicopters H225s, which will take its eventual fleet to 18 examples of the heavy-twin.
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NewsNew Zealand dispatches P-8A for first Asian deployment
New Zealand will deploy a single Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to support sanctions against North Korea, marking Wellington’s first Asian deployment of the type.
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NewsGE Aerospace to expand and upgrade India commercial engine facility
GE Aerospace is adding capacity at its manufacturing facility in Pune, India where it produces components for several commercial aircraft engines.
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NewsUSAF conducts array of joint exercises across Asia-Pacific
The US Air Force has conducted several activities in the Asia-Pacific that emphasise joint operations between allies and military services.
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NewsKorean firms up order for 33 A350s
Korean Air has firmed up an order for 27 Airbus A350-1000s and six -900s, as it looks to recapitalise its widebody fleet.
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NewsPAL sees strong financial, traffic rebound in 2023
Philippine Airlines enjoyed a strong rebound in 2023, as it relaunched routes and made investments in its future fleet.
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NewsTokyo lays out industrial rationale for new Japanese airliner
The Japanese government’s long-term plans for a new commercial airliner in the 2030s stem from challenges facing its aerospace industry, notably a relative lack of exposure to the important narrowbody segment.
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NewsDefinitive version of India’s Tejas takes step towards service entry
India’s efforts to recapitalise its fighter fleet have taken a step forward with the first flight of the production standard Hindustan Aeronautics Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Mk-1A fighter.
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NewsAirAsia boosts Southeast Asia connectivity, as Vistara operates 787s to Bali
Asia-Pacific airlines have beefed up route networks amid robust travel demand, with AirAsia, Jetstar Asia, Korean Air, and Tiger Air Taiwan launching new routes.
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NewsStrong holiday demand lifted Asia-Pacific airlines in February: AAPA
International air traffic in the Asia-Pacific continued to rebound in February, with airlines benefiting from a surge in leisure travel during the Lunar New Year holiday period.
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NewsChina continues work on carrier-capable KJ-600 AEW&C aircraft
The airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft for China’s next generation aircraft carrier is continuing with flight tests.
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NewsTokyo eases defence export rules for GCAP
The Japanese cabinet will loosen the country’s strict defence export rules to accommodate international sales of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) to be developed with Italy and the UK.
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NewsSeoul clears production of first 20 KF-21s
South Korea has approved the initial production batch of the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter and moved forward on a purchase plan for a previously announced upgrade programme for the Boeing F-15K Slam Eagle.
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NewsJAL Group ups profit expectations in anticipation of strong demand
Japan’s JAL Group revised upwards its profitability expectations, based on its latest forecasts for both domestic and international demand.
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NewsTwo years on, CAAC fails to state cause of China Eastern 737 crash
An investigation by the Civil Aviation Authority of China into the fatal crash of a China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 has yet to disclose reasons for the crash.
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NewsISD secures MPA work for Indonesian CN235s, King Air 350i
US firm Integrated Surveillance and Defense has secured a US Navy contract to upgrade three maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) for Indonesia’s navy.
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NewsJAL sets out plan for 42 new Airbus and Boeing jets
Japan Airlines (JAL) will order 42 new aircraft from Airbus and Boeing under its latest fleet-renewal plan.
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NewsKF-21 conducts first refuelling tests with A330 MRTT
The Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter has conducted its first air-to-air refuelling contacts with a Republic of Korea Air Force tanker.
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NewsVietnam’s Pacific Airlines ceases operations amid unpaid leases
Vietnamese low-cost carrier Pacific Airlines has ceased operations, with its Airbus A320 fleet returned to lessors.