All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 9
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NewsPhilippine FA-50s link up with USAF F-15s, P-8As
The US and Filipino air forces are working more closely together, including joint exercises with combat aircraft, as well as sharing know-how on intelligence, surveillance and reconaissance.
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NewsBoeing, South Korea explore development of HALE UAV
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration is interested not just in developing a large UAV, but also advancing the country’s military MRO capabilities.
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NewsTaiwan F-16 delays vex US congressmen
Members of the US Congress have called for greater urgency in the delivery of new Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70/72s to Taiwan, and expressed concern about the retrofit programme for the country’s existing fleet.
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InterviewBOC Aviation bosses see upbeat outlook for world’s airlines
BOC Aviation’s incoming and outgoing chief executives feel the outlook is positive for global airlines, although different markets confront different challenges.
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NewsUS Navy P-8A overshoots runway and ends up in sea
A US Navy Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft has crashed into the sea after attempting to land at a military base on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.
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NewsAl Tariq munitions to be integrated with India’s Tejas fighter
United Arab Emirates defence producer EDGE says the Al Tariq series of precision-guided munitions will be integrated with the Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) Tejas Light Combat Aircraft.
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NewsTraining school AeroGuard orders 90 Piper Archer TXs
Piper has secured an order from training school AeroGuard Flight Training Center for 90 Archer TX, which will take the school’s fleet to over 200 aircraft.
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NewsBell focuses on Middle Eastern parapublic, training missions
Bell is promoting a range of helicopters at this year’s show, including the Bell 429 configured for parapublic missions and the Bell 505, which has proven popular as a trainer.
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NewsPakistan air force brings JF-17 Block III to Dubai
The Chengdu/Pakistan Aeronautical Complex JF-17 Block III fighter has made its Dubai air show debut with an appearance in the static park.
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NewsCATIC shows mysterious unmanned helicopter in Dubai
China’s CATIC has unveiled a mock-up of a large unmanned helicopter at the Dubai air show that appears to be designed for shipborne use.
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NewsKAI’s double Dubai debut as it showcases Surion and Light Attack Helicopter
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has brought two helicopters to the Dubai air show, the first time it has taken rotorcraft to an industry gathering outside of South Korea.
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NewsBoeing says Middle Eastern interest in KC-46 is growing
Boeing sees opportunities for the KC-46 tanker in the Middle East, stressing that the 767 deriviative is designed as a military aircraft from the ground up.
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NewsGeneral Atomics to integrate EDGE smart weapons with MQ-9B
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) will integrate smart weapons produced by United Arab Emirates defence producer EDGE with the MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAV.
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NewsKawasaki eyes global market for C-2 transport
Kawasaki is promoting its C-2 transport to the international market, as it eyes global opportunities for its twin-engined airlifter.
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NewsIndian air force takes conservative approach to collaborative combat aircraft
India’s air force sees the potential of manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T), but a senior officer says that the realization of collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) is decades away.
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NewsAir force chiefs confront era of AI, technological disruption
Artificial intelligence and training are much on the minds of air force leaders at the Dubai International Air Chief’s conference.
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NewsBoeing eyes international F-15 fleet for upgrades, F-15EX sales
Boeing sees significant potential to upgrade legacy F-15s with new sensors and avionics, as it also eyes international potential for the new F-15EX.
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NewsSingapore transport chief lays out road for SAF production
Singapore’s acting transport minister sees sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as essential for the green future of air travel, and has laid out three focus areas to support its broader development.
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NewsAAPA chief calls on energy sector to step up on SAF
Airlines have deep demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), but the energy industry needs to invest in capacity to ensure a sufficient supply, according to the chief of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines.
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NewsVistara stake put SIA in the right place at the right time: Goh Choon Phong
Singapore Airlines is bullish about India’s long-term prospects and feels its 49% stake in Vistara positioned it well for an evolving Indian airline market.