All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 137
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LIMA: Honeywell sees opportunity in ageing regional military aircraft
Honeywell sees an opportunity to offer key systems upgrades to help extend the life of Malaysia’s ageing military aircraft fleet.
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Boeing secures $3.4 billion deal for 268 AH-64Es
Boeing has secured a five-year, $3.4 deal to provide 268 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to the US Army and an international customer.
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ANALYSIS: No broken coins for Cathay Tai-Pan
In James Clavell’s novels about Hong Kong, the Tai-Pans of Noble House are obligated to honour any wish, however unreasonable, of he who produces one of four special broken coins.
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Singapore’s Heron 1 achieves FOC
The Singapore air force has award its Israel Aerospace Industries Heron 1 UAVs with full operational capability (FOC) status.
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Cathay dives to 2016 operating loss on competition woes
The Cathay Pacific Group posted an operating loss of HK$525 million ($70.2 million) for the year ended 31 December 2016, as a strong local currency, slowing Chinese economic growth, and intense competition put pressure on yields.
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Cracked component, crew lapses cited in SIA 777 fire report
A cracked component in the General Electric GE90 engine was behind a wing fire sustained aboard a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER on 27 June 2016.
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China’s J-20 set to receive indigenous engine
China is nearing the use of an indigenous powerplant for the Chengdu J-20 fighter aircraft, although mass production of key engine technologies is a challenge.
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Boeing renews Korean F-15K sustainment pact
Boeing has won a five year contract to sustain Seoul’s fleet of F-15K fighter aircraft.
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MH370 final report due out in months
Malaysia’s third interim report into the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on 8 March 2014 highlights the lack of leads confronting investigators.
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AVALON: RAAF, Airbus look to increase MRTT capabilities
The Royal Australian Air Force and Airbus Defence & Space will launch a joint study into how to add capability to the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT).
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AVALON: Helicopter makers circle new attack requirement
Helicopter manufacturers had a high profile at this year's Australian International Airshow, as they anticipate Canberra’s next steps in the armed reconnaissance helicopter (ARH) space.
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AVALON: RAAF gets to grips with C-27J
The Royal Australian Air Force is gradually increasing the capabilities of its new Alenia C-27J Spartan tactical transports, and looking at options for training crews and upgrading aircraft systems.
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AVALON: EA-18G Growler makes downunder debut
The Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft has made its air show debut in Royal Australian Air Force livery, as Canberra pitches in funds to develop the next generation jammer.
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ANALYSIS: CAE team boosts RAAF tanker training
The Royal Australian Air Force’s fleet of Airbus Defence & Space A330 multirole tanker transports, which it designates as KC-30As, have emerged as one of the Asia-Pacific’s most advanced tanker capabilities.
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AVALON: F-35 programme head lauds 2016 success, eyes lower costs
The head of the US Joint Programme Office (JPO) for the Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft is upbeat about the aircraft’s progress, although certain risk areas remain.
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AVALON: Saab pushes Swordfish MPA for New Zealand
Saab believes its Swordfish maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) system is well suited to replace New Zealand’s fleet of Lockheed Martin P-3C Orions.
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AVALON: Textron sees Asia-Pacific opportunities for Scorpion
Textron AirLand sees opportunities for its developmental Scorpion aircraft in Australia and Southeast Asia.
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AVALON: USMC touts F-35B as ‘killing machine’
The United States Marine Corps says that its three squadrons of Lockheed Martin F-35B fighters are performing well in exercises.
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AVALON: Dassault unveils 3D engineer training tool
Dassault has unveiled a virtual reality tool designed to help train engineers for its Falcon business jet family.
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AVALON: RAAF chief stresses power of networked capabilities
The chief of the Royal Australian Air Force has laid down a strategy for the next ten years that emphasises networked assets and joint capabilities.