All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 63
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NewsUS Air Force secretary stresses importance of advanced tankers, transports
The US Air Force (USAF) is serious about advanced designs for tanker and transport aircraft to address the emerging threats from near-peer adversaries.
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NewsRAAF general steps into key USAF Pacific role
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) General Carl Newman has joined the US Air Force as a deputy commander of its Pacific command.
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NewsAvolon sees Asia driving upbeat 2023 for airlines
Lessor Avolon is upbeat about the aviation sector’s prospects in 2023 but highlights some key challenges facing the sector.
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NewsBAE Systems Australia to build new F-35 support warehouse
BAE Systems Australia will build a new warehouse to help support Lockheed Martin F-35s in Australia and the broader region.
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NewsATSB investigates ground proximity warning involving Pionair BAe 146
The Australia Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating a 5 January incident in which a British Aerospace BAe 146 freighter deviated below the vertical flight path.
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NewsVietjet enters Australian market with Melbourne launch
Vietnam low-cost carrier Vietjet Air is steadily adding to its international network, including plans for its initial foray into Australia.
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NewsNorthrop developing new AESA radar for F-35
Northrop Grumman is developing a new active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for the Lockheed Martin F-35.
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NewsUS Navy amphibious ships offer platform for new aviation capabilities
The US Navy sees its big amphibious assault ships as highly customisable platforms that are well suited to incorporate new aviation capabilities as they emerge.
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NewsChina’s TB-001 UAV may have support role for ballistic missile attacks
China’s Tengden TB-001 unmanned air vehicle (UAV) may have a role in guiding Chinese ballistic missiles to their targets, and for providing real-time battle damage assessment.
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NewsSu-57s play it safe in Ukraine war
Russia’s most advanced fighter, the Sukhoi Su-57, has conducted combat operations against targets in Ukraine – albeit from considerable ranges.
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NewsComac launches freighter conversion programme for ARJ21
Chinese airframer Comac has completed design work on a programme to convert the ARJ21 airliner into a freighter.
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NewsBamboo Airways to set up new cargo unit
Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways will establish a new cargo carrier, as it seeks to expand in Vietnam’s aviation sector.
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NewsThird KF-21 prototype takes flight
A third prototype has joined the flight test campaign of the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 Boramae programme, with supersonic tests possible in January.
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NewsGA-ASI boosts Indian production credentials with Bharat aerostructures deal
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has partnered with India’s Bharat Forge for the local production of aerostructures.
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NewsJASDF spots Chinese WZ-7 UAVs flying into Western Pacific
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s interception of two Guizhou WZ-7 “Soaring Dragon” unmanned air vehicles follows appearances of the type in Taiwan’s air defence identification zone.
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NewsKAI reorganises to focus on international aerospace sales, customer service
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has undertaken a reorganisation to help it better meet the demands of the domestic and international defence market.
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NewsAsiana appoints cargo head as acting chief executive
Asiana Airlines has appointed Won Yoo-seok as its acting chief executive, following the resignation of Jeong Seong-kwon.
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NewsSouth Korea to upgrade F-15Ks; buy more tankers
Seoul has approved a plan to upgrade Boeing F-15K ‘Slam Eagle’ fighters operated by the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF), and plans to obtain additional tanker aircraft.
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NewsAsian countries impose hodgepodge of tests for Chinese arrivals
Some Asia-Pacific countries will require inbound Chinese passengers to test negative for Covid-19, while others are taking a wait-and-see approach.
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Airline BusinessHow far through recovery are Asia-Pacific airlines?
A year which began with Asia-Pacifc borders only slowly reopening has ended with moves to reopen even some of the most controlled of markets through the pandemic, though operators both within and outside of Asia-Pacific continue to wait on developments in China before full recovery can be contemplated.