Asia Pacific – Page 31
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NewsAustralia confirms ‘informational’ meeting with GCAP fighter partners
The head of capability for the Royal Australian Air Force says his office received an informational briefing from the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) consortium – a trilateral initiative between the UK, Italy and Japan to develop a sixth-generation fighter.
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AnalysisRAAF to deliver options for fielding uncrewed fighters by year’s end
The service’s head of capabilities says that by the end of 2025 the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aims to provide the Australian government with options for procuring a future fleet of uncrewed fighter aircraft, with the indigenously developed Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat being a strong contender.
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NewsAsia-Pacific carriers ‘cautious’ about cost challenges, trade tensions amid continued growth: AAPA
Asia-Pacific carriers still face looming challenges – including the rise of “protectionist” trade policies and rising costs – even as they continue to see continued growth in travel demand.
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NewsAirbus, Boeing bring environmental conversation to Avalon
Airbus and Boeing have underlined the importance of the aviation industry staying focused on the environment.
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NewsRAAF marks 15 years since delivery of the first Super Hornet
Although the F/A-18F Super Hornet was originally envisioned as a stopgap while the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) fielded the fifth-generation Lockheed Martin F-35A, the service’s air commander now says Australia is seeing great benefits to “generational interactions” between the two fighter types.
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NewsRTX sees new era of EO/IR sensing
RTX feels that advanced electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors are coming of age for detecting unmanned air vehicles, missiles, and aircraft at extreme ranges.
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NewsAustralian air force ‘not concerned at all’ about F-35 ‘kill switch’
Amid global concerns about the American-made stealth fighter’s vulnerability to US politics, a senior officer with the Royal Australian Air Force says his service remains fully confident in its fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35s.
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NewsKorean Air locks in deal for up to 50 Boeing widebodies
Korean Air has finalised the order for up to 50 Boeing widebody jets that it tentatively signed for at the 2024 Farnborough air show.
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NewsVirgin Australia reveals Embraer E190-E2 interiors; targets October service entry
Virgin Australia has opted for a two-class configuration for its fleet of Embraer E190-E2s, the first of which will be entering into service in October this year.
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NewsAustralia’s Tiger attack helicopters enter their twilight years
The Airbus Helicopters Tiger attack helicopter is likely to serve for just under three more years with the Australian army before being fully retired.
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NewsPratt & Whitney sees international interest in F135 upgrades
Pratt & Whitney is seeing significant interest among international customers for its planned F135 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) programme.
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NewsBombardier inks deal for two Challenger 650s to fill Australia surveillance mission
The deal between Bombardier Defense and Australian lessor Principle Finance was inked at the Avalon air show near Melbourne.
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NewsAirAsia eyes transit traffic growth amid ongoing network 'optimisation'
AirAsia Aviation Group is undertaking a network “optimisation”, which will see it launch more than 30 new routes this year and tap into transit traffic opportunities.
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NewsAlaska sets target date for launch of Seattle-to-Seoul route
Alaska Air Group has set the date for launching transpacific flights between Seattle and Seoul, as part of a broader international expansion plan enabled by Hawaiian Airlines’ widebody jets.
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NewsSikorsky ramps up Australian military helicopter deliveries
The Australian Defence Force is expanding its combined fleet of Sikorsky rotorcraft, including naval MH-60R Seahawks for the navy and land-based UH-60 Black Hawks for the army.
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NewsBoeing cues up MQ-28A air-to-air missile test
Boeing Defence Australia is planning an air-to-air missile test from its MQ-28A Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft demonstrator, the company’s first known attempt to introduce weapons to the uncrewed platform.
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NewsAustralia to receive ‘first of its kind’ MC-55A Peregrine in 2025
American systems integrator L3Harris is modifying four Gulfstream G550 business jets for service with the Royal Australian Air Force to provide long-range surveillance and electronic warfare capabilities.
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NewsTecnam eyes various Australian missions for P2012
Italian general aviation aircraft manufacturer Tecnam sees an opportunity for its P2012 twin piston aircraft to replace legacy twin-engined types in Australia.
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NewsAustralia gears up to receive first Apaches in late 2025
The Australian army is gearing up to operate the Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopter, with first deliveries expected by the end
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NewsFury down under: Anduril’s uncrewed fighter makes overseas debut at Avalon
American defence start-up Anduril is eyeing potential opportunities in Australia for its Fury autonomous jet, as the company prepares to fly the type in a competition to provide the US Air Force’s first-ever uncrewed fighter.