All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 25
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EHang eyes 2023 CAAC certification; civilian flights underway
Chinese electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) company EHang aims for Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) type certification for its EH216 aircraft this year, as it builds out its early user base.
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MYAirline in APU maintenance pact with Honeywell
Honeywell has secured a contract from Malaysian startup MYAirline to support auxiliary power units (APUs) installed on the carrier’s Airbus A320s.
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India’s first C295 tactical transport conducts maiden sortie
The first Airbus Defence & Space C295 destined for Indian air force (IAF) service has conducted its maiden sortie in Seville, Spain.
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Nascent AAM sector chips away at key challenges
The realisation of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) vision faces challenges, but industry players are confident that these can be gradually overcome.
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Zipair, IndiGo add to Southeast Asia networks; Jetstar Asia returns to China
Asia-Pacific low-cost carriers (LCCs) have continued to boost their route networks in recent days, including Zipair Tokyo’s launch of a Manila service and Greater Bay Airlines’ inauguration of a new Osaka route.
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AAM sector eyes the long-term for investment returns
While the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry is far from mature, the investment climate around the sector is maturing, with returns only likely in the 2030s.
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Taiwan F-16V delivery schedule slips on supply chain woes
The delivery of Lockheed Martin F-16Vs to Taiwan has slipped to the third quarter of 2024, with the US government reportedly citing supply chain issues for the delay.
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Air India, Vistara enter interline partnership
Air India and Vistara have entered an interline partnership, bringing the two Tata Group carriers closer together pending their merger.
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Coulson 737 crew attempted to pull up before ridge impact
A preliminary report into the crash of a Boeing 737-300 firefighting aircraft in Western Australia shows a last moment attempt to pull up before the aircraft impacted a ridgeline.
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US government to transfer three C-130Hs to Manila
The US government plans to transfer three Lockheed Martin C-130H tactical transports to the Philippines, as it also looks to boost air transportation links between the two countries.
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RAAF A330 MRTTs cleared to refuel JASDF F-15Js
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) have confirmed the ability of the former’s Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) to refuel the latter’s Boeing F-15J fighters.
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GA-ASI lands contract for Taiwan MQ-9B SkyGuardians
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has secured a US government contract related to MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for Taiwan.
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ANA parent swings to first operating profit in three years
All Nippon Airways parent ANA Holdings swung to an operating profit for its 2022 financial year, benefiting from the lifting of travel restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Strong demand, cheaper fuel prompt Air NZ to up profit guidance
Air New Zealand has increased its profit forecast for the 2023 financial year, citing strong demand for both domestic and international travel.
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Night vision goggle error likely behind NZ BK117 crash in 2018
The crash of a Kawasaki Heavy Industries BK117-C1 in the Southern Ocean off New Zealand underlines the challenges of operating with night vision goggles (NVGs) over a flat sea.
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Boeing forms aerospace R&D pact with two South Korean institutes
Boeing has signed agreements with two South Korean institutes aimed at boosting research and development into new technologies.
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Air India sees progress with comprehensive tech overhaul
Air India is making headway in a total overhaul of its digital capabilities under its Vihaan.AI transformation plan.
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Australia rules out B-21, but calls for further MQ-28 work with USA
Australia’s Defence Strategic Review (DSR) document has ruled out any acquisition of the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bomber, as it calls for continued work on the Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat unmanned combat aircraft.
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Leaked Pentagon document suggests China’s WZ-8 supersonic UAV in service
A leaked US government document suggests that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has set up a supersonic unmanned air vehicle (UAV) squadron using the delta-shaped WZ-8.
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Australian watchdog opposes Qantas’s Alliance acquisition
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has stated its opposition to Qantas Airways’ plan to fully acquire Alliance Aviation Services.