All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 181
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Qantas CEO says Emirates deal a boon for Australian tourism
Qantas Airways chief executive Alan Joyce feels that the proposed alliance with Emirates will greatly benefit inbound tourism to Australia. "Emirates...
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Qantas to invest A$30 million in Brisbane maintenance facility
The Qantas Group will invest an additional A$30 million ($31.2 million) in its Brisbane heavy maintenance facility. The work will start immediately...
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RNZAF leases four King Air B200s for training and transport
New Zealand has leased four King Air B200 aircraft from Hawker Pacific New Zealand for use as trainers and transports.
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Japanese police order two AW139 helicopters
AgustaWestland has signed a deal with the Japan National Police Agency for two AW139 helicopters.
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Honeywell targets opportunities in Japan
Honeywell sees opportunities for both its commercial and defence businesses in Japan.
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Lockheed Martin working with Mitsubishi on F-35 line
Lockheed Martin is working with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries on a local final assembly and checkout line for the F-35.
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Fuji starts third 787 wingbox assembly line
Fuji Heavy Industries has activated a third assembly line to produce wingboxes for the Boeing 787-8 and has started producing the first 787-9 wingbox. As...
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Link to serve western Japan and work with StarFlyer
Japanese start-up airline Link plans to serve destinations in western Japan and is likely to collaborate closely with full-service carrier StarFlyer.
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Hirobo launches remote control one-man helicopter
Japanese remote control helicopter maker Hirobo has unveiled a battery-powered helicopter that is designed for one person. The HX-1 employs contra-rotating...
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Kawasaki seriously exploring commercial potential of C-2 airlifter
Kawasaki is consulting potential customers to gauge the level of interest in developing a civilian freighter variant of its C-2 military transport aircraft.
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Boeing eyes long-term prospects in Japan’s tough defence market
Boeing sees long-term opportunities for new aircraft and upgrade programmes in Japan, but cautions that budgetary issues will remain a fundamental challenge.
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ShinMaywa looks to India for US-2 amphibian sales
Japanese airframer ShinMaywa is confident Japan will order a sixth US-2 amphibious search and rescue (SAR) aircraft within the next two years, and is optimistic...
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ATR marks entry into Japan with start-up airline deal
Airframer ATR has finally entered the Japanese market with Link, a new regional carrier that will commence service in 2013.
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IN FOCUS: China crisis adds urgency to Japanese air force modernisation
This year's Japan International Aerospace Exhibition in Nagoya coincides with efforts to modernise the nation's air force amid concerns about China's rising airpower
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IN FOCUS: MRJ continues to defy the doubters
MRJ's 100-aircraft SkyWest order was the big surprise of this year's Farnborough air show, but the type still has a tough road ahead.
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Australia signs A$73.9m deal to participate in P-8A development
Australia has signed a A$73.9 million ($81.1 million) agreement with the US Navy to participate in the further development of the Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime...
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Lockheed Martin wins $1.85bn contract to upgrade Taiwan's F-16s
The US government has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth up to $1.85 billion to upgrade the avionics of 145 Taiwanese Lockheed Martin F-16 A/B aircraft. "This...
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Kingfisher suspends flights after declaring partial lockout
Kingfisher has suspended all flights until 4 October 2012 following its decision to declare a partial lockout. "Following a series of protracted and...
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PAL orders 10 A330s for $2.5bn
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has exercised options to buy 10 Airbus A330-300 aircraft for $2.5 billion, with deliveries planned in 2013-2014. The deal...
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BAE Systems Australia to develop models for F-35 sustainment
BAE Systems Australia has won a nine-month contract to develop operational models for the integration of the Lockheed Martin F-35 into the Australian defence...