All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 44
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NewsSIA 777 made missed approach, two go-arounds after declaring fuel emergency
A Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER landed very low on fuel after declaring ‘Mayday Fuel’ and aborting three attempted landings at a diversion airport in Indonesia.
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NewsRussia’s obsolete Be-12s employed in counter-USV role
Ukraine’s success with unmanned surface vehicles has led to a new role for a Cold War amphibian originally designed to hunt submarines.
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NewsLessor SMBC observes bumper demand for spare engines
Problems with newer generation aircraft engines, coupled with a surge in passenger demand, means that engine spares are a hot commodity.
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NewsVistara adds new Frankfurt service, as SriLankan sets up first interline partnership
Asia-Pacific carriers continue to add to their international networks, announcing new destinations and partnerships.
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NewsBrisbane Wellcamp airprox event sees operators update procedures
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has labeled a 2021 loss of separation between a Saab 340B and Beechcraft King Air 200 as a serious incident.
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NewsMD Helicopters secures Nigerian contract for MD530F Cayuse Warriors
Nigeria has signed a contract with MD Helicopters for 12 MD530F Cayuse Warrior Plus armed scout helicopters.
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NewsAustralia permanently grounds long troubled MRH90 Taipan
Australia will prematurely cease all flying operations with the NH Industries MRH90 Taipan, as it looks to accelerate deliveries of its replacement, the Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk.
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NewsADB calls for greater air traffic liberalisation in Central Asia
A new report from the Asian Development Bank calls on Central Asian nations to further liberalise air travel.
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NewsRange of projects show potential for AI/ML to enhance aviation efficiency
Aritificial intelligence and machine learning offer stunning opportunities for the aviation industry, from enhanced air traffic management to improved revenue management at airlines.
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NewsCulture is key for Boeing’s ‘safety management system’
A senior Boeing official contends that a true safety culture relies on employees feeling comfortable providing feedback to senior management.
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NewsP&W to expand PW1000G MRO capacity in Singapore
Pratt & Whitney plans to expand its Singapore engine shop, boosting capacity to service the PW1000 geared turbofan (GTF) by two thirds.
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NewsGKN Aerospace Malaysia MRO facility secures trio of certifications
GKN Aerospace has secured certifications from three authorities for its engine MRO facility in the Malaysian state of Johor.
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NewsIATA safety chief calls for timely reporting of accident investigations
IATA has observed a disturbing trend in aircraft accident reporting, with many states failing to publish details swiftly enough.
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NewsScoot in component support pact for future E190-E2 fleet
A component pact with Embraer sets the stage for Scoot’s future fleet of E190-E2 regional jets.
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NewsMASwings underlines challenges in Borneo turboprop flying
Malaysia turboprop operator MASwings faces daunting operational challenges in its mission to support remote communities in Borneo.
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NewsJASDF F-35As undertake first “hot-pit” refuelling in Guam
Refuelling and rearming a fighter while its engine is still running reduces ground time and vulnerability.
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Airline BusinessPhilippine Airlines chief eyes growth after successful restructuring
A major restructuring exercise amid the depths of the coronavirus pandemic has put spring in the step of Philippine Airlines.
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NewsAustralia to upgrade P-8As, clears fourth MQ-4C Triton
Australia continues to improve its maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.
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NewsIndia’s Akasa brings in High Court over notice terms for pilots
Indian low-cost carrier Akasa Air is taking legal action against pilots who it says left their posts without providing sufficient notice, and that the roster changes have forced it to rationalise its network.
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NewsSouthwest, Emirates recount challenges crews faced during emergencies
Aircraft emergencies impose challenging, unpredictable conditions on cabin crew, highlighting the importance of training, particularly when dealing with multiple issues simultaneously.