All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 37
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NewsKF-21 conducts high angle-of-attack tests
Test work continues apace for South Korea’s ambitious twin-engined fighter programme.
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NewsEmbraer posts 13% delivery growth in 2023
Brazilian airframer Embraer boosted deliveries in 2023 to 181 aircraft, a 13% improvement on the previous year’s figure.
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NewsWeaker cargo market hits Korean Air’s 2023 operating profit
The return of bellyhold capacity in commercial aircraft was a dampener for Korean Air’s cargo business.
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NewsHanwha to develop unmanned helicopter for Korean navy, marines
Hanwha Systems has been tapped to develop an unmanned helicopter for use by South Korea’s navy and marines.
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NewsEmirates’ Clark warns that SAF mandates have gone too far
The president of Emirates Airline says governments have gone “too far” in terms of mandating the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which could end up costing passengers.
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NewsAccusations fly following loss of Russian Il-76
Accusations and confusion surround the shooting down of a Russian air force Ilyushin Il-76 transport near the Russian city of Belgorod on 24 January.
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NewsUAE orders 200 unmanned helicopters from EDGE
United Arab Emirates defence producer EDGE has secured an order for 200 unmanned helicopters from the UAE defence ministry.
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NewsIndustry executives upbeat on Asia as Singapore air show approaches
As the industry gears up for the Singapore air show in February, aerospace executives feel that the Asia-Pacific growth story is intact - albeit with some clear challenges.
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NewsPyongyang decapitation role set out for South Korean F-35s
Should North Korea start a war against South Korea, the Kim Jong-un regime would be a key target for Seoul’s fleet of F-35As.
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NewsKAI gets to work on AI for manned aircraft and UCAVs
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and a local defence institute have embarked on a project to develop artificial intelligence applications that can be applied to manned and unmanned aircraft.
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NewsTaiwan reduces transparency around Chinese aerial incursions
Taiwan has reduced the information it regularly publishes about Chinese aerial incursions, further restricting the international community’s visibility of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force.
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NewsMisplaced flashlight damaged F135 engine during test run: USAF
A misplaced flashlight caused $3.9 million in damage to a Lockheed Martin F-35A’s powerplant during a routine engine run.
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NewsEDGE to integrate weapons with Baykar TB2 UAV
United Arab Emirates defence producer EDGE will integrate weapons with unmanned air vehicles produced by Turkey’s Baykar, starting with the Bayraktar TB2 UAV.
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NewsAustralia’s MRH90 fleet to be parted out under disposal plan
Australia has worked out a disposal strategy for its NH Industries MRH90 Taipan helicopters that does not include transferring them to other operators.
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NewsProduction underway for Bulgarian F-16 Block 70s
Production is underway for Bulgaria’s future fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 fighters at the US company’s factory in Greenville, South Carolina.
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NewsBoeing inaugurates parts distribution centre in India
Boeing has inaugurated a new distribution centre in India, as it eyes continued growth in the Indian airline market.
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NewsSoutheast Asia’s falling turboprop numbers create sustainability challenge: report
Southeast Asia is experiencing a decline in the use of turboprops on short-haul routes, raising questions about the region’s ability to adopt zero emission short-haul aircraft in the future.
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NewsAG600 poised to receive type certificate in 2024
The AVIC AG600 amphibian completed a number of key tests in 2023, and is poised to receive its type certificate in 2024.
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NewsJMSDF to get ASW boost with new SH-60Ls
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is poised to start receiving a new version of the Sikorsky SH-60 with improved anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities.
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NewsH130 pilot lost control after entering cloud: ATSB
A helicopter pilot’s unfamiliarity with flying in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) contributed to the fatal crash of an Airbus Helicopters H130 in Australia, investigators have determined.