All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 66
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NewsPentagon waiver to see F-35 deliveries resume following China magnet issue
The US government has cleared the resumption of deliveries of Lockheed Martin F-35s, despite the presence of a component made from China-sourced material.
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NewsMore real world input required for loyal wingman development: think tank
A US airpower think tank has listed a set of priorities for the US Air Force (USAF) to consider as it embarks on the development of unmanned combat aircraft.
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NewsLockheed calls on Australian industry for helicopter sustainment
Lockheed Martin aims to develop indigenous sustainment and support capabilities for Australia’s Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawks and the army’s possible fleet of UH-60M Black Hawks.
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NewsKorean Air, Airbus Helicopters in pact for shipborne UAV
Korean Air and Airbus Helicopters plan to develop unmanned air vehicles with a vertical take-off and landing capability for South Korea’s military.
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NewsBaykar, Kyiv continue work towards Ukraine UAV production
Turkey’s Baykar Technologies and Kyiv have continued working toward the domestic production of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) in Ukraine, where the company’s systems have been in operation against invading Russian forces.
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NewsJapan’s Air Do, Solaseed join forces under new holding company
Japanese domestic carriers Air Do and Solaseed Air have completed a merger originally announced in March 2021.
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NewsIndian Air Force inducts LCH and christens it ‘Prachanda’
The Indian Air force (IAF) has formally inducted the Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), with New Delhi touting the 5.8t type’s credentials as an indigenous platform.
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NewsKey Asia-Pacific carriers to beef up Japan capacity
Major Asia-Pacific carriers are beefing up capacity to Japan following Tokyo’s decision to drop travel restrictions related to coronavirus pandemic from 11 October. South Korea’s Asiana Airlines will operate far more weekly services to Japan from 30 October, with an aim to operate 40% of its pre-pandemic Japanese capacity by ...
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NewsIndiGo inducts its first maindeck converted freighter
Indian low-cost carrier has inducted its first freighter aircraft, an Airbus A321P2F.
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NewsAsia-Pacific carriers see sharp jump in August traffic
International air traffic in the Asia-Pacific continued to recover in August, but global economic weakness creates challenges for airlines.
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NewsChinese Y-20U flies in formation with pair of J-20s
Beijing has released footage of a Xian Y-20U tanker refuelling a pair of Chengdu J-20s for the first time.
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NewsKorean in pact with Shell for SAF supply from 2026
Korean Air has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Shell to obtain sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from 2026.
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NewsKF-21 testing continues, but Indonesia still tardy with funding
The developmental Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 Boramae fighter continues to expand its flight envelope, with more prototypes set to join the testing campaign.
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NewsIndian regional player Star Air confirms E175 leases
Indian regional carrier Star Air has signed a lease agreement for two Embraer 175s with Lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC).
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NewsAG600M shows off 12t water drop capability
The updated version of the AVIC AG600 amphibian has successfully completed a series of water-drop tests, and also landed customer commitments for six examples.
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NewsEve in eVTOL pact with Indian helicopter operator
Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Eve has secured a memorandum of understanding from FlyBlade India for potentially 200 eVTOL aircraft.
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In depthChinese UAVs play growing role in Taiwan aerial incursions
Chinese unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) are starting to show up in People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) aerial intrusions against Taiwan.
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NewsBombardier opens new service centre in Melbourne, Australia
Bombardier has opened a new service centre at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne, Australia, adding to its support footprint in the Asia-Pacific.
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NewsAsia-Pacific yet to fully embrace challenges around advanced air mobility
It will be some years before urban air mobility (UAM) and commercial drones are commonplace in the cities of the Asia-Pacific, with progress patchy among countries.
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NewsLessors see strong demand for jets amid MRO challenges
Leasing executives have seen a strong recovery in 2022 as travel restrictions have been lifted, but say that MRO slots are in short supply and that the supply chain presents a challenge.