Greg Waldron
Greg Waldron is the Asia Managing Editor of FlightGlobal, responsible for the team’s airline, aerospace, and defence coverage across the region. In the airline space, Waldron has conducted hundreds of interviews with airline leaders in the Asia-Pacific. He also covers areas such as MRO and safety. On the defence beat, Waldron has written extensively about the rise of Chinese airpower, as well as broader airpower developments around the region, such as indigenous fighter programmes, and regional acquisitions of foreign equipment. Waldron has been with the company since 2009. Prior to this he worked as a freelance writer covering areas such as aviation, appliances, finance, healthcare, travel, and others. Waldron started his journalistic career covering Asia-Pacific stock markets for a major newswire.
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A380, 747-8I enter their twilight years in South Korea
Korean Air’s plan to start parting out Airbus A380s sets the stage for South Korea’s airlines to eventually exit four-engined passenger aircraft operations.
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Korean aircraft sale suggests 747-8I derivative to replace E-4B
The sale of five Korean Air aircraft to Sierra Nevada Corporation suggests that a derivative of the Boeing 747-8I could replace the US Air Force’s E-4B “Doomsday” aircraft.
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Australian E-7A helps Filipino, US aircraft sink decommissioned ship
Aviation assets from Australia, the Philippines, and the USA have participated in a joint training effort to target and destroy a decommissioned ship.
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Saab 340 propeller strap incident underlines importance of proper pre-flight checks: ATSB
An overlooked propeller strap on a Link Airways Saab 340 that damaged the aircraft and hurt a passenger is an important reminder that everyone involved in an aircraft’s operation must remain vigilant, Australian investigators have stressed.
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Singapore probes first fighter crash in two decades
Singapore is investigating the crash of a Lockheed Martin F-16 on 8 May, its first fighter crash in two decades.
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ShinMaywa’s aircraft business sees revenue jump in 2023
The aircraft division of Japan’s ShinMaywa enjoyed strong sales growth in the 2023 financial year as shipsets for the Boeing 777 and 787 programmes grew.
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USA clears Sniper pod buy for Malaysian F/A-18D fleet
The US government has cleared Malaysia to obtain new targeting pods for fighter aircraft, as well as a deal to upgrade anti-radiation missiles used by the United Arab Emirates.
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Airbus completes acquisition of UAS maker Aerovel
Airbus has finalised its acquisition of unmanned air systems (UAS) manufacturer Aerovel, boosting its exposure to the tactical UAS market.
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An-2-based drone completes cross-sea flight carrying seeds
An unmanned Chinese aircraft has carried out the country’s first cross-sea flight of a cargo drone between two provinces.
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Jakarta seeks to cut KF-21 financial commitment by 62%
Indonesia is reportedly seeking a major reduction in its funding commitment for the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter.
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Chinese fighter drops flares in path of Australian MH-60R
A Chinese fighter has conducted a dangerous intercept of a Royal Australian Navy helicopter operating in international waters in support of sanctions against North Korea.
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Korean adds Macau service as IndiGo adds capacity to Phuket
North Asian carriers have steadily broadened their route networks over recent months, while elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific IndiGo has doubled frequencies on the Delhi-Phuket route.
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Qantas hit with civil penalty for ‘egregious’ ticket sales for ‘phantom’ flights
Australia’s consumer and competition watchdog has hit Qantas Airways with a A$100 million ($66.2 million) civil penalty for advertising and selling tickets on flights that it had decided to cancel.
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KL’s Subang airport could see jet operations by third quarter
Malaysia’s transport minister expects jet operations to resume at Kuala Lumpur’s Subang airport, possibly in the third quarter of 2024.
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Single-seat FA-50 to have 30% better range than current two-seater
The planned single-seat version of the Korea Aerospace Industries FA-50 light attack jet will have a 30% range improvement over the current two-seater.
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ExecuJet inaugurates Malaysia’s largest business jet MRO hangar
ExecuJet MRO Services has formally inaugurated Malaysia’s largest business jet maintenance facility at Kuala Lumpur’s Subang airport.
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Asia-Pacific carriers ride wave of travel demand in March: AAPA
Asia-Pacific airlines continued to enjoy strong international growth in March, with leisure and business travel surging.
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China’s AG600 demonstrates water rescue capabilities
The AVIC AG600 amphibian has demonstrated the ability to rescue personnel lost at sea, adding to its role as a firefighter.
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Boeing records ejection seat and flight control milestones for T-7A
Boeing has reached three milestones in the development of its delayed T-7A advanced jet trainer programme, including progress with the aircraft’s ejection seat and flight-control laws.
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Bonza suspends flights as continued viability questioned
Australian budget carrier Bonza has suspended operations on 30 April, raising questions about the viability of the two-year-old airline.