All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 51
-
NewsKorean Air reboots Chinese, Japanese routes
Korean Air is resuming several routes to China and Japan, as its international passenger capacity returns to 82% of pre-pandemic levels.
-
NewsUS, UK, Australia to collaborate closely on E-7A development
The US Air Force, UK Royal Air Force, and Royal Australian Air Force have committed to working together for the development of the Boeing E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) aircraft.
-
NewsBamboo Airways states that operations continue as normal
Vietnamese carrier Bamboo Airways maintains that operations continue as normal, amid rapid leadership changes at the carrier.
-
NewsCollins completes F-16 integration work for MS-110 sensor
Collins Aerospace has completed flight integration for the MS-110 long-range reconnaissance pod aboard the Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter, clearing the system for service entry.
-
NewsHAL, Safran to set up joint venture to develop IMRH engine
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Safran will set up a joint venture company in Bengaluru to design, develop and support helicopter engines.
-
NewsNagoya sees international recovery, as Jetstar Asia reboots Okinawa flights
Asia-Pacific carriers added to their Japan networks, with a particular focus on Nagoya, while Jetstar Asia outlined plans for a return to Okinawa and Osaka.
-
NewsNew Delhi clears acquisition of 26 Rafale M fighters
The naval variant of the Dassault Rafale fighter has secured its first export win, with New Delhi clearing the acquisition of 26 examples for the country’s navy.
-
NewsBamboo Airways new chief quits after two months
The chief executive of Vietnam carrier Bamboo Airways has resigned after just two months on the job.
-
NewsSpiceJet’s Singh injects Rs5 billion into carrier
Indian carrier SpiceJet is to receive an equity infusion from airline chief Ajay Singh, as it looks towards improving its long-term prospects.
-
NewsRex signals interest in Australian Antarctic flying
Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) will bid to become the next aviation operator for the Australian Antarctic Program (AAP).
-
NewsFirst Qantas Group A220-300 comes together in Mirabel
The first Airbus A220-300 destined for service with Qantas Group is in production at the airframer’s factory in Mirabel, Canada.
-
NewsUSAF F-35As operate marathon sortie from Alaska to Japan
Lockheed Martin F-35As operated by the US Air Force (USAF) have performed a long-range sortie from North America to Japan simulating a combat mission.
-
NewsElbit wins Asia-Pacific contract for two ATR patrol aircraft
Elbit Systems has secured a $114 million contract with an unnamed Asia-Pacific nation to supply two long-range patrol aircraft.
-
NewsJetstar lauds A321LR range, as IndiGo adds international destinations
Airlines in the Asia-Pacific continue to build their international networks, with Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo announcing its 30th international destination, and Jetstar capitalising on its new Airbus A320LRs.
-
NewsATSB investigates 717 hypoxia event, Saab 340 stall warning
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating a pair of serious incidents, one involving crew incapacitation aboard a Boeing 717-200, the other a stick shaker activation on a Saab 340.
-
In depthChinese airpower keeps the heat on Taiwan
China’s aerial incursions against neighbouring Taiwan have continued unabated in recent months, with fighters and a range of other types conducting sorties.
-
NewsBoeing to produce final CH-47F Block Is for South Korea, Spain
Boeing is set to embark on its final production run of CH-47F Block I helicopters following an order under the US government’s Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process.
-
NewsTurkish Aerospace produces first 18/19 fuselage section for A320neo family
Turkish Aerospace (TAI) has produced its first 18/19 fuselage section for the Airbus A320neo family, stemming from an agreement at last year’s Farnborough air show.
-
NewsChina’s J-20 may have flown with new WS-15 engine
The Chengdu J-20 fighter may have flown a maiden sortie with the developmental Xian Aero Engine WS-15 Emei powerplant, according to Chinese social media.
-
NewsFlight of sixth prototype completes KF-21 test fleet
The sixth and final prototype of the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 fighter has joined the type’s test programme.