All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 11
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Boeing inaugurates parts distribution centre in India
Boeing has inaugurated a new distribution centre in India, as it eyes continued growth in the Indian airline market.
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Southeast Asia’s falling turboprop numbers create sustainability challenge: report
Southeast Asia is experiencing a decline in the use of turboprops on short-haul routes, raising questions about the region’s ability to adopt zero emission short-haul aircraft in the future.
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AG600 poised to receive type certificate in 2024
The AVIC AG600 amphibian completed a number of key tests in 2023, and is poised to receive its type certificate in 2024.
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JMSDF to get ASW boost with new SH-60Ls
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is poised to start receiving a new version of the Sikorsky SH-60 with improved anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities.
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H130 pilot lost control after entering cloud: ATSB
A helicopter pilot’s unfamiliarity with flying in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) contributed to the fatal crash of an Airbus Helicopters H130 in Australia, investigators have determined.
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Taiwan’s AIDC makes case for locally produced basic trainer
AIDC says a locally produced trainer is good for the country’s aerospace workforce, and will be cheaper to sustain than international alternatives.
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Former EASA chief Ky to lead Singapore aviation research initiative
Former EASA head Patrick Ky is the founding chief executive of a new Singapore centre that will research ways to improve efficiency in the Asia-Pacific’s aviation sector, particularly in airspace management.
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EVA firms order for 18 A350-1000s, 15 A321neos
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air has placed a firm order for 18 Airbus A350-1000s and 15 A321neos, sealing an acquisition previously announced in 2023.
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India updates pilot fatigue management system
India has introduced a fatigue risk management system for pilots to help support the continued safe growth of air travel in the country.
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Boeing wins A$600 million for Australian F/A-18F, EA-18G work
Australia has awarded Boeing an A$600 million ($402 million), five-year contract extension to support Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers.
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South Korea, Poland in airworthiness certification pact
South Korea and Poland will recognise each other’s airworthiness certifications for military aircraft, as Warsaw’s fleet of Korea Aerospace Industries FA-50s grows to 12.
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Funding issues delay Indonesia’s acquisition of used Qatari Mirage 2000-5s
Indonesia had intended to buy 12 used Dassault Aviation Mirage 2000-5s to fill a capability gap while it awaits the delivery of the Rafale.
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Taiwan to invest in engine parts for Mirage 2000-5 fleet
Taiwan will spend a significant sum to obtain spare parts for the Safran M53 engines that power its fleet of Dassault Aviation Mirage 2000-5 fighters.
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Pakistan air force chief indicates planned FC-31/J-31 acquisition
The development status of the Shenyang FC-31/J-31 is far from clear, but Pakistan appears interested.
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Fighters, ASW aircraft dominate China’s 2023 aerial incursions against Taiwan
The Shenyang J-16 fighter accounted for a large number of Beijing’s aerial incursions into Taiwan’s Air Defense Identification Zone.
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JAL A350-900 in major fire after Haneda landing
A Japan Airlines A350-900 has suffered a major accident at Tokyo Haneda airport, bursting into flames during landing.
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KAI delivers first TA-50 in improved Block 2 standard
Korea Aerospace Industries has delivered the first TA-50 advanced jet trainer aircraft to the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) in an improved Block 2 configuration.
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Hainan Airlines boosts leisure network, as Batik Air adds China destinations
Asia-Pacific carriers continue to add services to leisure destinations as the post-pandemic recovery enters its second year.
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Seoul clears plan to replace Lynx with new maritime helicopter
South Korea has approved a plan to replace the navy’s fleet of Leonardo Lynx 99/99A maritime helicopters, along with other helicopter acquisitions.
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BOC Aviation orders six A320neos for lease to Condor
The order includes two A320neos and four A321neos, with deliveries starting in three years.