All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 194
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SINGAPORE: Indonesia to acquire nine Airbus Military C-295s
Airbus Military has entered into a firm contract with PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) to supply nine C-295 transport aircraft to Indonesia's ministry of defence. The...
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NewsSINGAPORE: Lockheed Martin announces F-16V development
Lockheed Martin has announced a new variant of the F-16 fighter, which will feature an active electronically scanned array radar ...
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NewsSINGAPORE: Lockheed looks to Asia, buoyed by Japan F-35 win
Lockheed Martin is confident about the prospects of the F-35A Lightning II in the Asia-Pacific region, following its recent victory in Japan's 42 aircraft F-X competition.
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NewsSINGAPORE: Apache ‘last man standing’ in India helicopter competition
Boeing has confirmed that the AH-64D is the last contender in an Indian air force competition for 22 attack helicopters and a deal to sell 36 AH-6I light...
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SINGAPORE: MAJ opens general aviation centre at Seletar
Singapore general aviation services firm MAJ Aviation has officially opened its General Aviation Centre (GAC) at Seletar Aerospace Park, which includes the...
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SINGAPORE: A330 MRTT makes Singapore debut
The Airbus Military A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) has made its debut in Singapore, with a Royal Air Force A330 Voyager aircraft visiting the air...
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SINGAPORE: ATK sets sights on Asia-Pacific with Singapore Airshow debut
With an eye on strong defence markets in the Asia-Pacific, US firm ATK has exhibited at the Singapore Airshow for the first time. The company's main...
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SINGAPORE: Bell to revitalise commercial portfolio
Bell Helicopter is placing renewed emphasis on its commercial helicopter portfolio, with the objective of earning 50% of its revenue from commercial sales. "We...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Southeast Asia’s helicopter market spirals upwards
Southeast Asia is proving to be a treasure trove for the world's major rotorcraft companies
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NewsIN FOCUS: RSAF chief sets out strategy
Singapore is unique among major cities in that the full range of military aircraft can be spotted flying overhead on any given day.
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Russian Helicopters denies China Mi-2 reports
Russian Helicopters has denied reports that its Rostvertol unit entered a joint venture in China to produce Mi-2 helicopters.
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NewsPakistan receives three F-16s from USA
Pakistan has received its last Lockheed Martin F-16D Block 52 aircraft, plus upgraded examples from the USA and Turkish Aerospace Industries ...
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AVIC invests in U8 unmanned helicopter
Chinese airframer AVIC is investing yuan 20 million ($3.2 million) in the U8 unmanned helicopter programme for civilian use ...
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NewsRaytheon Australia to receive first Australian navy Bell 429
Raytheon Australia has commenced acceptance activities for the first of three Bell 429 helicopters that will be used to train Royal Australian Navy (RAN)...
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NewsPICTURES: Upgraded New Zealand C-130s undergo operational tests
The Royal New Zealand Air Force's (RNZAF) first pair of upgraded Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules aircraft are undergoing an operational test and evaluation...
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NewsTaiwan values F-16 upgrade at NT$110 billion
Taiwan has placed the value of its Lockheed Martin F-16 A/B upgrade programme at NT$110 billion ($3.7 billion) and said talks with the US government about...
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NewsFlight Training Adelaide orders Diamond DA40CS
Australian flight school Flight Training Adelaide could purchase up to 26 Diamond DA40 CS light aircraft, with four aircraft to arrive in mid-2012.
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NewsTaiwan grounds AT-3 trainers after mid-air collision
Taiwan has grounded its Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation AT-3 advanced jet trainers following a mid-air collision that injured two aircrew ...
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RAAF Orions celebrate nine years in Middle East
Royal Australian Air Force Lockeed Martin AP-3C Orion aircraft have reached nine years of continuous operations in the Middle East. The two-aircraft...
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NewsGlobal Aviation files for Chapter 11
Global Aviation Holdings has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing its large fleet and high labour costs. "Although the company has worked closely...