All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 48
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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.
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NewsUSA clears sales of IRST sensors for Taiwan F-16s
The US government has cleared the sale of Infrared Search and Track (IRST) sensors to Taiwan for use aboard the country’s fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16s.
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NewsGaruda indicates support of Pelita merger discussions
Garuda Indonesia says that discussions for a merger with Pelita Air Service are under way, but that the prospects for any merged entity will need to be assessed.
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NewsAir NZ orders two ATR 72-600s and two A321neos
Air New Zealand has ordered two ATR 72-600s and two Airbus A321neos which will enter the carrier’s fleet from late 2024.
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NewsDramatic travel upswing propels Air NZ to pre-tax profit
Air New Zealand swung to a pre-tax profit of NZ$585 million ($349 million) during its 2023 financial year from a pre-tax loss of NZ$725 million a year earlier.
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NewsJapanese carriers, Qantas announce network growth plans
Amid the Asia-Pacific’s continued recovery, Japan’s two largest airlines and Qantas are adding to their international networks, with All Nippon Airways deploying its third A380 for the first time.
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NewsSouth Korea to produce large surveillance UAV from 2024
Seoul has approved plans to start production of Korean Air’s indigenously-developed Medium-Altitude Unmanned Air Vehicle.
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NewsVietnam PM calls on ministries to support Bamboo Airways
Vietnam prime minister Pham Minh Chinh has reportedly called on government ministries to provide support for Bamboo Airways.
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NewsIndonesia signs MOU for potential 24 F-15EX fighters
Indonesia has signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire up to 24 Boeing F-15EX fighters during a visit by defence minister Prabowo Subianto to the USA.
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NewsAustralia confirms buy of AARGM-ER anti-radiation weapons
Australia has cleared the acquisition of the Northrop Grumman AGM-88E2 Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) weapon for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
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NewsUkraine to receive Danish, Dutch F-16s; in talks with Sweden for Gripen
The Ukrainian air force will receive 61 Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters from Denmark and the Netherlands, marking a major milestone in the West’s support of the embattled nation in its war against Russia.
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NewsLessor BOC Aviation observes strong recovery for airlines
While noting a strong traffic and profitability recovery among airlines, lessor BOC Aviation expects supply chain challenges to continue slowing aircraft deliveries.