All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 68
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NewsJAL narrows first-half operating loss on surging revenues
Japan Airlines (JAL) narrowed operating losses for the first half of its 2022 financial year to Y4 billion ($38.3 million) from Y142 billion a year earlier, as revenues surged amid a revival in air travel.
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NewsAustralia to replace C-130Js with new Super Hercules fleet
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will replace and expand its existing fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules tactical transports with new C-130Js.
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NewsANA swings to profitable first half on air travel recovery
ANA Holdings swung to an operating profit of Y31.4 billion ($212 million) in the first half of its 2022 financial year from an operating loss of Y116 billion a year earlier, with revenues jumping 83% to Y791 billion.
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NewsKAI to develop attack version of Surion for Korean marines
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has secured a W440 billion ($436 million) contract to develop an attack helicopter for the Republic of Korea Marine Corps.
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NewsVietnam’s IPP Air Cargo axes launch plans
Vietnam’s IPP Air Cargo is abandoning its launch plans, apparently due to concerns about weakening demand for air cargo and an uncertain economic outlook.
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NewsQantas Group expects big swing to profitability
Qantas Group expects a major swing to profitability in the first half of its 2023 financial year, as it rides a strong domestic and international traffic recovery.
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Airline BusinessMYAirline chief eyes Malaysia’s post-pandemic travel boom
Malaysian start-up MYAirline stands poised to commence services, led by a team of industry veterans who have faith that they can go that extra mile for passengers.
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NewsMalaysia to acquire two Leonardo MPAs and a trio of TAI UAVs
Malaysia will upgrade its surveillance capabilities with the acquisition of two maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) from Leonardo, as well as three unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) from Turkish Aerospace (TAI).
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NewsPossible Australian UH-60M deal still under review
Canberra is reviewing a possible acquisition of 40 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawks, as its current defence minister slams defence procurement under previous governments.
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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.