All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 52
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NewsChina’s August 1st team debuts new J-10Cs at LIMA show
China’s August 1st display team has made its first public performance using the Chengdu J-10C fighter powered by an indigenous engine.
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NewsAsiana adds capacity across network as airlines add North Asia flights
South Korea’s Asiana Airlines is boosting capacity across its international network, operating 413 flights to 54 international destinations in May, an increase of 26 routes compared with May 2022.
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NewsLockheed secures USAF contract for Australian JASSM-ERs
Lockheed Martin has secured a US Air Force (USAF) contract worth up to $751 million related to AGM-158 JASSM (Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile) B-2 weapons for Australia.
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NewsEarly work underway for Tokyo’s F-15 upgrade programme
Initial work is underway to upgrade 70 Boeing F-15J fighters in service with Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) under the ‘Japanese Super Interceptor’ programme.
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NewsUS DOJ considers opposing Korean-Asiana merger: report
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is considering a suit to block the merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, on the grounds that it will hurt competition on routes between South Korea and the USA.
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NewsKorean-Asiana merger hits European Commission objections
The European Commission (EC) has taken a preliminary view in opposition to the merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, citing the potential reduction in competition between South Korea and the European Economic Area and Europe.
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NewsThai to boost competitiveness with Thai Smile merger
Thai Airways International will merge its Thai Smile unit into the main company, to boost the combined carriers’ efficiency.
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NewsScoot experiencing ‘no major issues’ with Pratt-powered A320neos
Singapore low-cost operator Scoot says it has grounded none of its Airbus A320neos owing to supply chain issues affecting the Pratt & Whitney PW1000 engine, and has no intention of extending leases for its A320ceos.
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NewsSeoul reiterates 2026 delivery schedule for KF-21
The developmental Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 fighter has attained ‘provisional suitability for combat’, as the fifth prototype conducts its maiden sortie.
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NewsHanoi officials consider second airport
Officials in Hanoi have proposed the construction of a second airport to serve the city, anticipating significant population growth in the coming decades.
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NewsJeju Air, Jin Air enjoy profits in first three months of 2023
South Korean low-cost carrier Jeju Air narrowed its operating loss for the 2022 financial year, while rival Jin Air swung to an operating profit in its first quarter.
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NewsPoor avionics use, crew issues faulted in 2022 Nepal Twin Otter crash
The ineffective use of aircraft warning systems, poor weather, and crew dynamics contributed to the crash of a Tara Air turboprop in Nepal on 29 May 2022.
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NewsAir India continues to build Delhi hub; New Zealand eyes China tourists
Air India continued has continued to flesh out its international network, with the addition of a non-stop service between Delhi and Amsterdam, while Air New Zealand highlights rebounding international capacity.
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NewsBabcock renews helicopter EMS contract for Australia’s remote north
Babcock Australia has renewed a contract with the government of Queensland for emergency medical services (EMS) helicopter operations, which will see it introduce a pair of Leonardo AW139s.
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NewsIndonesia probes runway excursion of Hawker 900XP
Indonesia’s National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) is investigating a runway excursion involving a Hawker 900XP private jet attempting to land at Maleo Airport on the island of Sulawesi.
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NewsSpiceJet’s Singh insists there are no plans for insolvency
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet says it has no plans to file for insolvency, as it continues to reactivate grounded aircraft.
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NewsIndonesian payment issue continues to shadow KF-21 programme
Indonesia’s share of the costs for the developmental Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21/I-FX remain a sticking point, with Jakarta to put forward a new payment schedule.
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NewsInsitu sees market for Integrator VTOL in Asia-Pacific
Insitu, the Boeing-owned developer of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), sees opportunities in the Asia-Pacific for the new vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability designed for its Integrator UAV.
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NewsATSB investigates missed approaches at Sunshine Coast, Sydney
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is conducting inquiries into separate incidents at Sunshine Coast Airport and Sydney Airport that caused Boeing 737-800s to make missed approaches.
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NewsIHI aerospace revenue sees strong recovery in FY2022
The Aero engine, Space, and Defense business of Japanese conglomerate IHI saw its FY2022 revenues nearly double on increased demand for aircraft engines and spare parts.