All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 23
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US Navy receives first upgraded E-6B Mercury communications aircraft
The US Navy (USN) has taken delivery of its first Boeing E-6B Mercury command and control aircraft with upgrades to a new Block II standard.
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Qantas 737 low fuel mayday allowed for safe landing in Perth
The declaration of a ‘fuel mayday’ by a Qantas Airways Boeing 737-800 crew allowed the aircraft to land with the required reserve fuel and prevented a potentially unsafe situation from developing.
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KAI formally rolls out Poland’s first FA-50GF
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has formally rolled out the first FA-50 light combat aircraft destined for Polish air force service.
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Auckland Airport’s price hike vexes Air NZ, Qantas
Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways have opposed Auckland Airport’s plan to sharply boost aeronautical charges to pay for a new domestic terminal.
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JAL’s first A321P2F undergoing conversion work in Singapore
The first Airbus A321P2F earmarked for a Japan Airlines (JAL) cargo partnership is undergoing conversion work in Singapore.
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Consultantcy Bain dubious about airlines hitting net zero by 2050
Consulting firm Bain & Company questions commercial aviation’s ability to reach “net zero” carbon emissions by 2050.
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IATA takes issue with global standard of safety reporting
IATA has stressed the importance of timely, detailed reports into aircraft safety incidents, noting that governments are not meeting their ICAO reporting obligations.
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South Korea’s T’Way leases pair of 737 Max 8s from CDB
South Korean low-cost carrier T’Way Air will lease a pair of Boeing 737 Max 8 narrowbodies from CDB Aviation.
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Air Niugini orders two 787-8s
New Guinea carrier Air Niugini has ordered a pair of Boeing 787-8s, which will be used to expand its international network.
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Indonesian Aerospace foresees local market for 120 N219s
Indonesian Aerospace is upbeat about the commercial and military prospects for its 19-seater N219 turboprop.
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Boeing, Malaysian regulator to collaborate on better air traffic management
Boeing and Malaysia’s civil aviation authority have signed an agreement aimed at bringing greater efficiency to the country’s air traffic system.
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Malaysia’s Weststar orders five AW139s
Malaysian helicopter operator Weststar Aviation has placed an order for five Leonardo AW139 intermediate twins in an offshore configuration.
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AirAsia Thailand foresees capacity growth to Mainland China
The AirAsia Group has signalled its ambition to increase capacity to China, including an agreement with the Chinese city of Fuzhou.
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Malaysia signs contracts for FA-50s, ATR 72MP MPAs, UH-60s
Malaysia’s government has signed a series of defence contracts, including for new maritime patrol aircraft, helicopters, and light combat aircraft. The aviation-related contracts are among 43 defence deals valued at a total of MYR10.1 billion ($2.2 billion), according to the Malaysian defence ministry. Source: Leonardo The contract signing ...
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Embraer upbeat on E2 prospects in reviving Asia-Pacific airline market
Embraer is increasingly optimistic about E-Jet sales in the competitive Asia-Pacific market, as it continues work on its possible turboprop offering.
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Malaysia’s MYAirline eyes new routes, fleet growth
Malaysian low-cost start-up MYAirline is enjoying strong load factors as it contemplates new international routes and fleet growth.
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MD Helicopters eyes more Asia-Pacific MD530 sales
MD Helicopters is hoping for a follow-on sale of MD530s in Malaysia, as it eyes growth in the broader Asia-Pacific region.
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Tokyo eyes international sales for UH-2 helicopter
Tokyo is promoting the Bell Subaru UH-2 utility helicopter for the export market, as the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) gradually builds its fleet of the type.
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China promotes armed WJ-700, airborne EW kits at Langkawi show
Chinese companies are promoting a range of systems for developing nations, including an armed China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) WJ-700 unmanned air vehicle (UAV) and electronic warfare (EW) kits for helicopters and aircraft.
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China’s August 1st team debuts new J-10Cs at LIMA show
China’s August 1st display team has made its first public performance using the Chengdu J-10C fighter powered by an indigenous engine.