All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 170
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ANALYSIS: Wide gaps in Asia-Pacific
Airbus’s order backlog for widebody aircraft in the Asia-Pacific leads Boeing’s by eight percentage points, with Airbus having 431 of the region’s 792 confirmed widebody orders.
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Eurocopter takes first Indonesia-produced EC225/EC725 fuselage
Eurocopter has taken delivery of the first complete main fuselage for the EC225/EC725 helicopter produced by Dirgantara Indonesia, also known as Indonesian Aerospace (IAe).
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Airfast Indonesia receives second Mi-171
Russian Helicopters has delivered a second Mil Mi-171 transport helicopter to Airfast Indonesia for use in the resources sector.
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Cambodia receives 12 Z-9 helicopters from China
The Cambodian air force has taken delivery of 12 Harbin Z-9 utility helicopters.
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Pentagon clears BAE to create upgrade for Korean F-16s
The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified Congress about phase one of an upgrade for 134 South Korean Lockheed Martin F-16 C/D Block 52 aircraft, with the work to be conducted by BAE Systems.
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Australian police force orders Bell 412EPI helicopter
Hawker Pacific has sold the first Bell 412EPI destined to an Australian customer, with the New South Wales police ordering one example.
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South Korea to obtain 40 F-35As
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff has announced an intention to obtain 40 Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters under the F-X III requirement.
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DUBAI: Adcom Industries unveil HALE ambitions
Abu Dhabi firm Adcom Industries has used this year’s show to unveil its major ambitions in the competitive UAV sector.
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DUBAI: Boeing and Tawazun in joint manufacturing deal
Boeing and Abu Dhabi’s Tawazun Precision Industries will establish a production facility to produce metal parts and eventually subassemblies for defence and commercial aerospace projects.
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DUBAI: Boeing bullish on military derivatives
Boeing foresees strong market potential for military aircraft derived from its commercial aircraft.
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DUBAI: Lockheed lays down the law on F-16 upgrades
Lockheed Martin believes that its status as the original manufacturer of the world’s F-16 fleet gives it an edge in the competitive market to upgrade the venerable type.
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DUBAI: Raytheon promotes Pyros for Middle East UAV operators
Raytheon is promoting its developmental Pyros small tactical munition at the Dubai for the first time.
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DUBAI: Dimo targets Middle East C-130 cockpit upgrade market
Dimo Corp. has used the Dubai show to introduce a new digital cockpit upgrade produced by ASB Avioncs for legacy Lockheed Martin C-130 aircraft, which it says brings their cockpit systems up to the standard of the C-130J.
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DUBAI: UAE bares light ground attack teeth
The United Arab Emirates has taken the wraps off two new light ground attack assets, with its Alliant Techsystems AC-208 Combat Caravan and Air Tractor AT-802U both making an appearance in the static park.
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IAM votes down Boeing’s pension proposal
Union members have rejected Boeing’s offer regarding changes to their pension arrangements, setting the stage for the airframer to explore assembling the future 777X aircraft outside of Everett, Washington.
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Chinese aircraft carrier expands capabilities
China’s first aircraft carrier has completed a three week cruise during which the crew achieved several milestones.
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Airlift armada converges on stricken Philippines
Several regional powers in Asia-Pacific have dispatched airlift assets to provide humanitarian relief in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan.
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Legacy 600, 650 receive Taiwan type certification
Embraer’s Legacy 600 and 650 private jets have received type certification in Taiwan.
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Taiwan receives first batch of AH-64E Apaches
Taiwan has received its first batch of six Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, from a 30-aircraft deal signed in June 2011.
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KAI unveils tactical UAV plans
Korea Aerospace Industries is developing a tactical UAV that can carry a payload of 500kg (1,100lb).