All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 26
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ARJ21 makes low-key Indonesian service entry
The Comac ARJ21 has entered commercial service internationally, with Indonesian low-cost carrier TransNusa using the aircraft on the Jakarta-Bali Denpasar sector.
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Airbus chief highlights importance of China market
Airbus chief executive Guillaume Faury has underlined the importance of the China airliner market, which he feels will continue to grow strongly.
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USA clears avionics upgrades for Turkish F-16s
The US government has cleared a $259 avionics upgrade package for Turkey’s fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters.
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Recovery work continues for crashed Japanese UH-60JA
Japanese divers continue to search for the wreckage of a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Sikorsky UH-60JA that crashed in the sea with 10 personnel aboard on 6 April.
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Manila orders six additional NC212is from Indonesian Aerospace
Manila has placed an order for six Indonesian Aerospace NC212i tactical transports, with a pair of previously delivered examples to undergo heavy maintenance in Bandung.
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South Korea to obtain new special forces helicopter and develop EW aircraft
South Korea is to obtain a new special forces helicopter and develop a new electronic warfare (EW) aircraft, as it announced an arrangement with Boeing to work on future weapons systems.
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Loading errors, poor airmanship faulted in 1976 Malaysian Nomad crash
Malaysia has declassified the final report into the 1976 crash of a GAF Nomad N22B that killed several prominent politicians, pointing to loading errors and airmanship issues.
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Analysis
Chinese aerial incursions show ASW emphasis
China’s recent aerial intrusions against Taiwan involve a diverse mix of assets, including carrier aviation and a strong emphasis on anti-submarine warfare (ASW).
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Embraer and Saab deepen relationship with C-390 and Gripen E pact
Embraer and Saab have entered an agreement to work together on business development and engineering opportunities for the C-390 tactical transport and Gripen E fighter.
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Vietjet CEO moves to chairman role as leasing watchdog raises Cape Town compliance concerns
Vietjet chief executive Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao has been named chairwoman of the low-cost carrier, with a long-time colleague promoted to the role of chief executive, as a watchdog raises concerns about Vietnam’s compliance with the Cape Town Convention.
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HAL inaugurates third Tejas production line
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has inaugurated its third production line for the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA).
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China’s GDAT signs for 50 H160s during Macron visit
Airbus Helicopters has secured an order for 50 H160 helicopters from Chinese aviation company GDAT, marking the largest civilian order for the type.
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Air India outlines transformation progress under Vihaan.AI plan
Air India has outlined progress so far under its Vihaan.AI business transformation programme, including repairing inflight entertainment (IFE) equipment, and putting its Boeing 787 fleet on a performance improvement plan.
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In depth
USAF unit leverages special ops skills for humanitarian missions
A US Air Force special operations unit brings a unique perspective and capabilities to the Humanitarian and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission in the Asia-Pacific.
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RNZAF P-8As deploy to Fiji, Australia pending service entry
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) is readying for the start of Boeing P-8A Poseidon operations, with an aircraft deployed to Fiji and the service also co-operating with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
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India conducts runway landing test of reusable spacecraft
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted a runway test landing of a developmental reusable spacecraft.
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BAE Systems lands contract for Block 4 EW suite for F-35
BAE Systems has secured a contract to produce the Block 4 electronic warfare (EW) systems for the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter.
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C-390 attains full operational capability in Brazil
The Embraer C-390 tactical transport has attained full operational capability (FOC) in service with the Brazilian air force.
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SIA cargo head to lead SIA Engineering
The SIA Group has announced two senior management changes, including the designation of a new chief executive officer for SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC).
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IHI develops 250kW electric aircraft motor prototype
Japan’s IHI and local collaborators have created a prototype 250kW electric motor for aircraft use.