All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 40
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NewsUS Navy hauls P-8A from the sea in Hawaii
A full-day recovery effort was needed to pull the aircraft out of Oahu’s Kaneohe Bay, and a freshwater wash down beckons.
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NewsVietjet teams up with Dubai lessor Novus for financing, SAF
Dubai-based lessor Novus Aviation Capital and low-cost carrier Vietjet Air have signed memorandums of understanding for an aircraft leasing vehicle and for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Vietnam.
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NewsChina Eastern adds long-haul services, as Vistara adds 50th destination
Carriers in the Asia-Pacific are adding capacity, with an emphasis on leisure destinations as the holiday season approaches.
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NewsATSB probes A330, 787 excursions during Melbourne runway works
Australian investigators are conducting an inquiry into two runway excursions at Melbourne airport in September, during with both aircraft took off from a buffer zone between the runway and a section of runway undergoing resurfacing works.
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NewsWS-20 powered version of Y-20 tanker breaks cover
A version of China’s Xian Y-20U tanker with new high bypass engines has been spotted, as Beijing works to improve its air-to-air refuelling capabilities.
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NewsIndonesian Aerospace wins commitment for 25 N129s in China
Indonesian Aerospace has secured a Chinese commitment for 25 of its 19-seater N219 twin turboprops, as it eyes potential production in the country’s Xinjiang province.
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NewsBoeing secures $2.3 billion for 15 more USAF KC-46As
Boeing has secured a $2.3 billion contract covering 15 additional KC-46A tankers under a Lot 10 contract award.
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NewsAlliance Aviation continues to ride strong FIFO market
Australian charter operator Alliance Aviation continues to enjoy a strong charter market, particularly with fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) operations for the country’s resources sector.
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NewsKAI, MBDA to explore greater weapons integration on FA-50, KF-21
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and MBDA have entered a cooperation pact for the integration of weapons on KAI-produced aircraft.
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NewsUS Navy prepares for recovery of crashed P-8A in Hawaii
The US Navy is preparing for the recovery of a Boeing P-8A Poseidon that crashed into the sea while attempting to land at a military base in Hawaii.
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NewsPhilippine FA-50s link up with USAF F-15s, P-8As
The US and Filipino air forces are working more closely together, including joint exercises with combat aircraft, as well as sharing know-how on intelligence, surveillance and reconaissance.
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NewsBoeing, South Korea explore development of HALE UAV
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration is interested not just in developing a large UAV, but also advancing the country’s military MRO capabilities.
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NewsTaiwan F-16 delays vex US congressmen
Members of the US Congress have called for greater urgency in the delivery of new Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70/72s to Taiwan, and expressed concern about the retrofit programme for the country’s existing fleet.
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InterviewBOC Aviation bosses see upbeat outlook for world’s airlines
BOC Aviation’s incoming and outgoing chief executives feel the outlook is positive for global airlines, although different markets confront different challenges.
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NewsUS Navy P-8A overshoots runway and ends up in sea
A US Navy Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft has crashed into the sea after attempting to land at a military base on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.
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NewsAl Tariq munitions to be integrated with India’s Tejas fighter
United Arab Emirates defence producer EDGE says the Al Tariq series of precision-guided munitions will be integrated with the Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) Tejas Light Combat Aircraft.
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NewsTraining school AeroGuard orders 90 Piper Archer TXs
Piper has secured an order from training school AeroGuard Flight Training Center for 90 Archer TX, which will take the school’s fleet to over 200 aircraft.
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NewsBell focuses on Middle Eastern parapublic, training missions
Bell is promoting a range of helicopters at this year’s show, including the Bell 429 configured for parapublic missions and the Bell 505, which has proven popular as a trainer.
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NewsPakistan air force brings JF-17 Block III to Dubai
The Chengdu/Pakistan Aeronautical Complex JF-17 Block III fighter has made its Dubai air show debut with an appearance in the static park.
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NewsCATIC shows mysterious unmanned helicopter in Dubai
China’s CATIC has unveiled a mock-up of a large unmanned helicopter at the Dubai air show that appears to be designed for shipborne use.