All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 56
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NewsRAAF A330 MRTTs cleared to refuel JASDF F-15Js
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) have confirmed the ability of the former’s Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) to refuel the latter’s Boeing F-15J fighters.
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NewsGA-ASI lands contract for Taiwan MQ-9B SkyGuardians
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has secured a US government contract related to MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for Taiwan.
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NewsANA parent swings to first operating profit in three years
All Nippon Airways parent ANA Holdings swung to an operating profit for its 2022 financial year, benefiting from the lifting of travel restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsStrong demand, cheaper fuel prompt Air NZ to up profit guidance
Air New Zealand has increased its profit forecast for the 2023 financial year, citing strong demand for both domestic and international travel.
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NewsNight vision goggle error likely behind NZ BK117 crash in 2018
The crash of a Kawasaki Heavy Industries BK117-C1 in the Southern Ocean off New Zealand underlines the challenges of operating with night vision goggles (NVGs) over a flat sea.
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NewsBoeing forms aerospace R&D pact with two South Korean institutes
Boeing has signed agreements with two South Korean institutes aimed at boosting research and development into new technologies.
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NewsAir India sees progress with comprehensive tech overhaul
Air India is making headway in a total overhaul of its digital capabilities under its Vihaan.AI transformation plan.
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NewsAustralia rules out B-21, but calls for further MQ-28 work with USA
Australia’s Defence Strategic Review (DSR) document has ruled out any acquisition of the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bomber, as it calls for continued work on the Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat unmanned combat aircraft.
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NewsLeaked Pentagon document suggests China’s WZ-8 supersonic UAV in service
A leaked US government document suggests that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has set up a supersonic unmanned air vehicle (UAV) squadron using the delta-shaped WZ-8.
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NewsAustralian watchdog opposes Qantas’s Alliance acquisition
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has stated its opposition to Qantas Airways’ plan to fully acquire Alliance Aviation Services.
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NewsARJ21 makes low-key Indonesian service entry
The Comac ARJ21 has entered commercial service internationally, with Indonesian low-cost carrier TransNusa using the aircraft on the Jakarta-Bali Denpasar sector.
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NewsAirbus chief highlights importance of China market
Airbus chief executive Guillaume Faury has underlined the importance of the China airliner market, which he feels will continue to grow strongly.
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NewsUSA clears avionics upgrades for Turkish F-16s
The US government has cleared a $259 avionics upgrade package for Turkey’s fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters.
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NewsRecovery work continues for crashed Japanese UH-60JA
Japanese divers continue to search for the wreckage of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Sikorsky UH-60JA that crashed in the sea with 10 personnel aboard on 6 April.
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NewsManila orders six additional NC212is from Indonesian Aerospace
Manila has placed an order for six Indonesian Aerospace NC212i tactical transports, with a pair of previously delivered examples to undergo heavy maintenance in Bandung.
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NewsSouth Korea to obtain new special forces helicopter and develop EW aircraft
South Korea is to obtain a new special forces helicopter and develop a new electronic warfare (EW) aircraft, as it announced an arrangement with Boeing to work on future weapons systems.
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NewsLoading errors, poor airmanship faulted in 1976 Malaysian Nomad crash
Malaysia has declassified the final report into the 1976 crash of a GAF Nomad N22B that killed several prominent politicians, pointing to loading errors and airmanship issues.
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AnalysisChinese aerial incursions show ASW emphasis
China’s recent aerial intrusions against Taiwan involve a diverse mix of assets, including carrier aviation and a strong emphasis on anti-submarine warfare (ASW).
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NewsEmbraer and Saab deepen relationship with C-390 and Gripen E pact
Embraer and Saab have entered an agreement to work together on business development and engineering opportunities for the C-390 tactical transport and Gripen E fighter.
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NewsVietjet CEO moves to chairman role as leasing watchdog raises Cape Town compliance concerns
Vietjet chief executive Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao has been named chairwoman of the low-cost carrier, with a long-time colleague promoted to the role of chief executive, as a watchdog raises concerns about Vietnam’s compliance with the Cape Town Convention.