All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 9
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NewsHAL gears up for Tejas Mk1A deliveries
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is hopeful of ramping up production of the Tejas Mk1A Light Combat Aircraft owing to increasing deliveries of the GE Aerospace F404 engine, as it also sees international demand for the Prachand light attack Helicopter.
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NewsKAI sees FA-50, KF-21 supporting European rearmament
Korea Aerospace Industries feels that its FA-50 light combat aircraft and KF-21 fighter offer European countries a quick way to upgrade their air power capabilities.
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In depthIsrael launches ambitious air campaign against Iran
Israel’s air campaign against Iranian targets represents an unprecedented long-range operation for its relatively small air force.
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NewsJakarta in KF-21 compromise; Kaan commitment downplayed
South Korea and Jakarta have reached an agreement to reboot their cooperation in the KF-21 fighter programme, as the Southeast Asian nation downplays the firmness of an agreement to obtain 48 Turkish Aerospace (TAI) Kaan fighters.
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NewsAir India 787-8 crashes after taking off from Ahmedabad
An Air India Boeing 787-8 has crashed after taking off from Ahmedabad on a service to London Gatwick.
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NewsIndonesia signs agreement for 48 Kaan fighters
Indonesia has entered an agreement for 48 Turkish Aerospace Kaan fighters, marking the first international commitment for the type, which is still in development.
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NewsIndonesia’s first A400M breaks cover in Seville
The first Airbus Defence & Space A400M tactical transport due for service with Indonesia’s air force has emerged from the paint shop in Seville, Spain.
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NewsChina’s AG600 attains production certificate
The AVIC AG600 amphibian has received its production certificate in China, paving the way for mass production of the four-engined type.
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NewsBoeing defence chief: E-7A, satellites complement each other
Boeing sees a role for both airborne early warning and control aircraft and satellites in the management of future air battles.
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NewsPakistan poised to become J-35 operator
Pakistan looks poised to become the first international customer for the AVIC/Shenyang J-35 fighter, as it also gives details about Azerbaijan’s acquisition of the Chengdu/Pakistan Aeronautical Complex JF-17.
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NewsBoeing continues MQ-25 work, gears up for MQ-28A missile shot
Boeing continues to advance two of its major unmanned aircraft programmes, the MQ-25 Stingray air-to-air refueller and the MQ-28A Ghost Bat loyal wingman.
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NewsThai Saab 340 Erieyes to get upgrade under Gripen E/F offsets
Thai Aerospace has provided further details about Bangkok’s pending order for 12 Saab Gripen E/F fighters, including offsets associated with the deal.
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NewsB-2’s ship killer credentials boosted with lightweight version of QUICKSINK
The US Air Force has expanded the range of low-cost QUICKSINK anti-ship munitions, with the inclusion of a new 226kg (500lb) variant.
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NewsBoeing defence chief: F-15EX payload is key enabler
Boeing’s defence chief sees a pivotal long-term role for the new F-15EX to carry heavy weapons loadouts, with the type seeing strong international interest.
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NewsBoeing upbeat on VC-25B, unfazed by Qatari 747-8I news
The head of Boeing’s defence business feels that the VC-25B presidential aircraft programme is on the right track and is unfazed by a US government decision to obtain a used Qatari 747-8I Boeing Business Jet (BBJ).
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NewsKAI secures additional FA-50 order from the Philippines
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has secured a follow-on order from Manila for 12 additional FA-50PH light combat aircraft.
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NewsBoeing defence chief sees F-47 as a 'transformative' programme
The head of Boeing Defense, Space & Security is highly confident about the company’s ability to execute on the F-47 programme, a competition victory that reflects many years of investment and work.
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NewsEmbraer establishes unit in India
Embraer has established a fully owned subsidiary in India, as the company seeks more involvement in the country’s evolving aerospace sector.
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NewsNew Zealand NH90s benefit from rapid avionics improvements
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has conducted an avionics upgrade of its NH Industries NH90 helicopters.
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NewsSouth Korean navy probes fatal P-3CK crash
South Korea’s navy is investigating the fatal crash of a Lockheed P-3CK Orion maritime patrol aircraft.