All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 144
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Tired controller missed conflict between SIA A330, Jetstar A320
Controller fatigue contributed to a loss of separation assurance incident between a Singapore Airlines Airbus A330-300 and a Jetstar Airways A320 over Australia.
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CAAC slams Orient Thai for 737 landing without wheel
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has penalised Orient Thai Airlines for an incident where one of its Boeing 737-300s landed at Nanning with a missing wheel.
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Korea investigates KAL A330 runway incursion
South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) is investigating an incident in which a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER was forced to abort its takeoff roll owing to a reported runway incursion.
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PICTURES: RAAF A330 MRTT achieves C-17A milestone
The Royal Australian Air Force has conducted air-to-air refuelling trials between its two largerst aircraft types: the Airbus Military A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft and Boeing C-17A strategic airlifter.
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Indonesia makes progress with Wulung UAV
The Indonesian Aerospace Wulung UAV has achieved a key milestone with its attainment of a military type certification.
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Asean Open Skies quietly attains full ratification
Indonesia and Laos have ratified the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) open skies agreement, meaning the pact has been ratified by all member countries.
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Lockheed, Northrop to supply radars for Indian AH-64Es
The US Army has awarded Longbow LLC a foreign military sale (FMS) contract to furnish India with 12 fire control radars (FCRs) for its future fleet of Boeing AH-64E attack helicopters.
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Two-seat variant of JF-17 to fly by end-2016
A two-seat variant of the Chengdu/Pakistan Aeronautical Complex JF-17 Thunder fighter is under development, with a first flight planned for late 2016.
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Tokyo gears up for 50 X-2 flights in coming year
Japan envisages a one-year test campaign for the Mitsubishi X-2 technology demonstrator, with around 50 flights planned.
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PICTURES: Tokyo plans 50 X-2 flights in coming year
Japan envisages a one-year test campaign for the Mitsubishi X-2 technology demonstrator, with around 50 flights planned.
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PICTURE: Mitsubishi X-2 completes maiden sortie
The Mitsubishi X-2 fighter technology demonstrator aircraft has conducted its maiden flight from Nagoya International Airport.
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ANALYSIS: Mueller’s short, momentous reign at Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines chief executive Christoph Mueller has presided over major changes in the last 12 months, but it is far from clear that the airline will not regress to its old, loss-making ways.
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ANALYSIS: Tata’s “Make In India” sweet spot
It is difficult to overstate the reverence with which the Tata name is held in India. On a recent flight to Hyderabad, Flight International sat with an aerospace engineer from the subcontinent. He works for one of the top names in aircraft engines, and has had roles in international OEMs. ...
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ACJ to retrofit two widebodies with Ka-band connectivity
Airbus Corporate Jets has won its first work to retrofit two widebody ACJ aircraft with Ka-band satellite communications, which will improve internet connectivity.
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Comac plugs away at C919 systems integration
Comac is engaged in the second stage of software integration testing for its C919 narrowbody programme, while the first test aircraft awaits the installation of wiring.
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ABACE: Boeing foresees strong BBJ Max market in China
Boeing is confident of selling one to three 737 BBJ Max aircraft in China every year, following a good 12 months for BBJ orders in the country.
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ABACE: Cessna Caravan powers ahead in China
Textron Aviation is enjoying success with its Shijiazhuang factory for the Cessna Caravan 208 single-engined turboprop, with the type attaining acceptance in the Chinese market.
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ABACE: DHC-6-400 Twin Otter makes China debut
The Viking Twin Otter DHC-6-400 has made its debut in China, appearing in the ABACE show's static park.
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ABACE: Comlux wins 737 completion work for Asian customer
Comlux America will perform cabin completion work on a Boeing 737-700 BBJ aircraft to be delivered to an Asian Customer.
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ABACE: Broker sees good China pre-owned business jet market
Chinese business jet broker Cbajet is seeing strong growth for pre-owned aircraft in China, as local buyers become more sophisticated about selecting aircraft.