All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 45
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NewsDigital tools offer promise for flight operations – but obstacles remain
The digital transformation of flight operations offers great potential for efficiency, but it is key to get regulators involved in the process, and redundancy could be a challenge, particularly for younger pilots.
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NewsAirline leaders decry spare parts, supply chain issues
Spare parts availability and supply chain issues continue to vex airlines, who feel that manufacturers could do more to address the issue.
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NewsHAL to produce 12 additional Su-30MKIs for the Indian air force
New Delhi has approved a plan to acquire 12 additional Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighters to be built by Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) at its Nashik factory.
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NewsThai bets on Chinese tourists; SIA returns to Brussels after long absence
Asia-Pacific airlines have continued to add international capacity, with Thai Airways International hoping for an influx of Chinese tourists, and Singapore Airlines expanding its European network.
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NewsNew Zealand mountain crash highlights downdraft dangers
The fatal crash of a Cessna C182H Skylane in New Zealand highlights the importance of pilots familiarising themselves with the challenges inherent in mountain flying.
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NewsUSN awards ‘Multi-Intelligence’ MQ-4C Triton with IOC
The Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton unmanned air vehicle has received initial operating capability (IOC) from the US Navy (USN).
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NewsUSAF sets out ambitious Pacific strategy to counter China and other rivals
In the coming years, the US Air Force’s Pacific strategy will rely on agility, technology, and a network of allies to provide deterrence against regional rivals.
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NewsMBDA, Mitsubishi Electric to work on GCAP weapons integration
MBDA UK, MBDA Italia and Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric have entered a pact for weapons integration on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) between Italy, Japan, and the UK.
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NewsUSA clears possible sale of 25 F-35As to South Korea
The US government has cleared the possible sale of 25 additional Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters to South Korea, setting the stage for Seoul to make a follow-on order for the low observable type.
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NewsTaiwan warns of increasing Chinese military threat
Taiwan paints a gloomy picture of North Asia’s strategic environment, characterised by increased Chinese military pressure including improvements to the People’s Liberation Army Air Force.
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NewsLockheed taps Aerojet Rocketdyne for HALO anti-ship missile engine
Lockheed Martin has tapped Aerojet Rocketdyne to power a hypersonic anti-ship missile it is developing under a US Navy contract.
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NewsThai Vietjet to receive 12 737 Maxes in 2024
Vietnam low-cost carrier Vietjet Air has entered a memorandum of understanding with the USA’s Carlyle Group for $550 million in funding for future 737 Max deliveries, with the first 12 examples going to Thai Vietjet Air in 2024.
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NewsJakarta expresses interest in A330 MRTT
Jakarta appears to have made a decision to acquire the Airbus Defence and Space A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT).
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NewsVietnam Airlines to order 50 Boeing 737 Maxes: White House
Vietnam Airlines is poised to order 50 Boeing 737 Max narrowbodies, following a visit to the Southeast Asian country by US president Joe Biden.
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In depthInternational aerospace in China’s new era
China’s relationship with the international aerospace sector has become mired in uncertainty and politics.
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Airline BusinessBonza finds its wings with Australia’s infrequent fliers
Australian low-cost start-up Bonza is making traction with its unique business model, which aims to stimulate demand among infrequent fliers on largely un-served routes.
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NewsPBS and Pratt to explore futuristic APU technologies
Czech Republic aerospace firm PBS and Pratt & Whitney have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore advanced APUs for future fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.
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NewsUSA clears possible JASSM-ER sale to Japan
The US government has cleared the possible sale up to 50 long-range air-to-surface missiles to arm Japan’s Boeing F-15 fighters and other types.
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NewsInvestigators probe fatal USMC MV-22 crash in Australia
US and Australian officials are probing the crash of a US Marine Corps Bell Boeing MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor during a routine exercise.
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NewsIndonesian Aerospace and Sikorsky to pursue Indonesia S-70M sale
Indonesian Aerospace and Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky unit have entered a partnership to pursue the possible sale of up to 24 S-70M Black Hawk helicopters to the Southeast Asian nation.