All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 97
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NewsAustralia’s TAE Aerospace attains F135 depot capability
Australia’s TAE Aerospace has achieved Initial Depot Capability (IDC) to repair key parts of the Pratt & Whitney F135 engine, which powers all three variants of the Lockheed Martin F-35.
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NewsAirAsia’s Fernandes committed to Airbus orderbook
AirAsia Group chief executive Tony Fernandes is still bullish about to taking delivery of all aircraft the low-cost carrier has on order with Airbus.
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NewsAirAsia Group logistics arm to add six narrowbody freighters
The logistics arm of the AirAsia Group plans to obtain additional narrowbody freighters over the next two years.
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NewsBoeing upbeat on Asia CH-47 sales; Indonesia MV-22 deal far from imminent
Boeing sees the humanitarian and disaster relief mission continuing to drive sales of the CH-47 Chinook helicopter in the Asia-Pacific, but hints that a possible Indonesian deal for the eight MV-22 Ospreys is far from a certainty.
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NewsBoeing says time is right for Asia Apache upgrades
Boeing says the health of the US AH-64E production line is an important consideration for militaries who are considering upgrading their legacy AH-64Ds.
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NewsRussia still sweet on Indonesia Su-35 sale
Russia is still intent on selling 11 Sukhoi Su-35 fighters to Indonesia, despite pressure on Jakarta to abandon the long-troubled sale.
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NewsBoeing eyes continued promise in Asia-Pacific defence market
Despite challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic, Boeing continues to see opportunities across the Asia-Pacific for its fixed-wing military aircraft portfolio.
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NewsKAI lands Indonesian deal for six more T-50is
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has landed a W274 billion ($238 million) deal to provide Indonesia with six additional T-50i advanced jet trainers.
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NewsKorean Air to explore using 747 for rocket launches
The Republic of Korea Air Force has commissioned Korean Air and Seoul National University to research the use of the Boeing 747-400 to air-launch rockets.
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NewsThailand, Vietnam curtail domestic flights amid Covid-19 surge
Surging Covid-19 cases in Thailand and Vietnam will crush air travel in what were comparatively strong domestic markets during most of the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsIndian navy receives first two MH-60Rs in San Diego
The Indian navy has taken delivery of its first two Sikorsky MH-60R anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopters.
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NewsBeijing eyes networked approach for AEW&C mission
Beijing foresees a series of networked platforms performing the future airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) mission, as opposed to relying solely on dedicated assets.
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NewsAfter dismal year, HKIA eyes third runway, Zhuhai collaboration
Hong Kong International airport (HKIA) saw passenger volume drop 98.6% to just 800,000 passengers in its 2020/21 fiscal year to 31 March, but remains on track to complete its third runway as it works on closer collaboration with nearby Zhuhai airport.
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NewsGeneral Atomics produces Netherlands' first MQ-9A Reaper
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has completed the first of four MQ-9A Block 5 Reapers for the Royal Netherlands Air Force.
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NewsAustralian Army receives two CH-47F Chinooks
The Australian Army has taken delivery of two Boeing CH-47F helicopters, the first of four obtained under a recently approved acquisition.
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NewsAvalon 2021 still set for November: organiser
Australia’s Avalon 2021 air show is still scheduled to go ahead from 30 November to 3 December, even if foreign visitors are unable to attend the show.
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Airline BusinessCovid-19 sees Air Seychelles operate in a world transformed
With a small fleet and tough geographic challenges, Air Seychelles has found itself in a completely new world during the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsPhilippine air force C-130H suffers fatal crash while landing
A Lockheed Martin C-130H tactical transport operated by the Philippine air force (PAF) has crashed while attempting to land in Jolo.
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NewsSpectre of third Covid-19 wave haunts Indian traffic recovery
Indian airline traffic is starting to pick up, but concerns about a third wave of Covid-19 will weigh on a full recovery.
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NewsKAL-ASD signals intent for South Korean SIGINT aircraft work
The Korean Air Aerospace Division (KAL-ASD) will bid to be the main contractor in South Korea’s second Baekdu signals intelligence (SIGINT) aircraft programme.