All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 5
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KAI 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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Taiwan 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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Misplaced 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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EDGE 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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Australia’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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Production 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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Boeing 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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Southeast 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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AG600 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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JMSDF 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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H130 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.
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Taiwan’s AIDC makes case for locally produced basic trainer
AIDC says a locally produced trainer is good for the country’s aerospace workforce, and will be cheaper to sustain than international alternatives.
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Former EASA chief Ky to lead Singapore aviation research initiative
Former EASA head Patrick Ky is the founding chief executive of a new Singapore centre that will research ways to improve efficiency in the Asia-Pacific’s aviation sector, particularly in airspace management.
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EVA firms order for 18 A350-1000s, 15 A321neos
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air has placed a firm order for 18 Airbus A350-1000s and 15 A321neos, sealing an acquisition previously announced in 2023.
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India updates pilot fatigue management system
India has introduced a fatigue risk management system for pilots to help support the continued safe growth of air travel in the country.
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Boeing wins A$600 million for Australian F/A-18F, EA-18G work
Australia has awarded Boeing an A$600 million ($402 million), five-year contract extension to support Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers.
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South Korea, Poland in airworthiness certification pact
South Korea and Poland will recognise each other’s airworthiness certifications for military aircraft, as Warsaw’s fleet of Korea Aerospace Industries FA-50s grows to 12.
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Funding issues delay Indonesia’s acquisition of used Qatari Mirage 2000-5s
Indonesia had intended to buy 12 used Dassault Aviation Mirage 2000-5s to fill a capability gap while it awaits the delivery of the Rafale.
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Taiwan to invest in engine parts for Mirage 2000-5 fleet
Taiwan will spend a significant sum to obtain spare parts for the Safran M53 engines that power its fleet of Dassault Aviation Mirage 2000-5 fighters.
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Pakistan air force chief indicates planned FC-31/J-31 acquisition
The development status of the Shenyang FC-31/J-31 is far from clear, but Pakistan appears interested.