All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 87
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NewsCollins lands deal to upgrade B-52 electrical system
Collins Aerospace has secured a contract from Boeing to upgrade the electric power generation system (EPGS) aboard US Air Force (USAF) B-52 bombers.
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NewsUS budget office sees fall in US Air Force, Navy aircraft availability
The US Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reports that both availability rates and flying hours have declined for the US Air Force (USAF) and Department of the Navy (DoN) over the last two decades.
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NewsKorea’s T’Way eyes additional long-haul aircraft
South Korean low-cost carrier T’Way Air is considering the addition of more long-haul aircraft to complement three Airbus A330-300s it will introduce from February.
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NewsAvengers collaborate to identify, transmit aerial threat data
Two General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Avenger unmanned air vehicles have used sensor pods to spot long-range airborne threats and fuse the resulting data.
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NewsNew AG600 prototype shows several design tweaks
The latest prototype of the AVIC AG600 amphibian features some notable design changes compared with the type’s first prototype.
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NewsHK Airport raises $4 billion; some proceeds for third runway
Hong Kong International Airport has successfully raised $4 billion through a bond issue, with part of the proceeds earmarked for its planned three-runway system.
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NewsATSB probes crew incapacitation aboard Virgin Australia F100
The Australian Safety Transport Bureau (ATSB) has commenced investigations into a crew incapacitation event aboard a Virgin Australia Fokker F100.
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AnalysisY-20U tanker set to boost Beijing’s air-to-air refuelling capability
Beijing is gradually developing a modern air-to-air tanker capability, as it seeks to support advanced combat types at extended ranges.
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NewsElbit secures additional Hermes 900 order from Brazil
Elbit Systems has secured a deal to furnish Brazil with additional Hermes 900 unmanned air vehicles.
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NewsIndonesian Aerospace appeals to finance sector to support N219 programme
State-owned Indonesian Aerospace has appealed to the country’s finance sector to help fund the commercial development of its N219 turboprop.
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NewsSeoul to fund indigenous attack helicopter; replace Chinooks
South Korea will fund the indigenous development of an attack helicopter to support amphibious attacks, and aims to replace its fleet of ageing Boeing CH-47D Chinooks.
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NewsSouth Korean F-35A suffers belly landing; pilot safe
A Republic of Korea Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35A reportedly suffered a belly landing after developing unspecified avionics issues.
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NewsLockheed boosts F-35 deliveries in 2021; touts digital push
Lockheed Martin delivered 142 F-35 fighters in 2021, as the programme continued to gain maturity.
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NewsUAE A330 MRTTs to receive Elbit’s DIRCM system
Elbit Systems has secured a contract to supply self-defence equipment for the United Arab Emirates’ fleet of Airbus A330 multi-role tanker transports (MRTTs).
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NewsIsrael concludes deal for 12 CH-53Ks, two KC-46s
The Israeli Ministry of Defense has signed agreements with the USA to acquire 12 Sikorsky CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters, as well as two Boeing KC-46 tankers.
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NewsPel-Air’s King Air 350s start air ambulance flights in Australia
The Pel-Air Aviation unit of Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) has commenced operations with five new Beechcraft King Air 350s serving in the air ambulance mission.
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NewsBoeing contract signals progress with Japan F-15J upgrade
Boeing has secured a contract worth up to $471 million related to upgrade work for Tokyo’s fleet of F-15J fighters, while Lockheed Martin will conduct F-35 work for an unnamed foreign customer.
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NewsHAECO completes cabin retrofit for Aeroflot 777-300ER
MRO firm HAECO has completed cabin reconfiguration work on its first Aeroflot Boeing 777-300ER.
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NewsIndonesia lifts grounding of 737 Max
Jakarta has lifted the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max, becoming the latest major Asia-Pacific jurisdiction to clear the type for a return to service.
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NewsVietjet enters widebody club with A330 arrival
Vietnam low-cost carrier Vietjet has taken delivery of its first widebody aircraft, a leased Airbus A330-300.