All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 29
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ST Engineering beefs up Leap-1A, Leap-1B MRO capabilities
ST Engineering’s Commercial Aerospace division has become the first Asian MRO company to sign a CFM Branded Service Agreement (CBSA) for the Leap-1A and Leap-1B engines.
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Singapore emphasises safety amid rapid air traffic recovery
In a sign of Singapore’s air travel recovery, more foreign carriers are flying to the city state now than in 2019, before the coronavirus pandemic.
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Former Nok boss Sarasin launches Really Cool Airlines
Former Nok Air chief executive Patee Sarasin has launched a new carrier in Thailand named Really Cool Airlines.
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Asia-Pacific aviation safety centre to open in Singapore
The Flight Safety Foundation will establish a facility in Singapore focusing on aviation safety in the Asia-Pacific.
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Sinking ships key to securing air superiority in Taiwan conflict: USAF general
A top US Air Force (USAF) general says that the ability to sink ships will be of major importance in achieving air superiority in a conflict over Taiwan.
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Auckland Airport to build new domestic terminal
Auckland Airport will develop a new domestic terminal in the facility’s biggest redevelopment since 1966, when the airport first opened.
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CAAC issues brief statement on anniversary of China Eastern 737 crash
The Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) has issued a brief statement stating that the investigation into the fatal crash of a China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 is still underway. The statement, published only in Mandarin, comes one year after the crash of MU5735 on the Kunming-Guangzhou route, which killed ...
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Boeing to supply 184 Apaches to US Army and FMS buyers
Boeing has secured a contract from the US government to produce 184 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for the US Army and international customers.
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Boeing and GMR Aero Technic to stand up India freighter conversion line
Boeing and GMR Aero Technic will set up a line in Hyderabad to convert passenger aircraft into freighters.
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Bell secures 407GXi, 429 orders in the Asia-Pacific
Bell has secured three orders in the Asia-Pacific, including the first Bell 407GXi sale in Taiwan.
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BOC Aviation’s upbeat outlook weighed down by Russia write downs
Lessor BOC Aviation is optimistic about the global airline market, although its exposure to Russia hurt profitability in 2022.
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GMF AeroAsia hands over Indonesian C-130H with new centre wingbox
GMF AeroAsia has delivered a Lockheed Martin C-130H tactical transport to Indonesia’s air force after replacing its centre wingbox.
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Cathay Pacific opens throttles on capacity growth
The Cathay Pacific Group continues to add capacity, and is recruiting the manpower to help drive Hong Kong’s air travel recovery after three long years of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Boeing, Shield AI in pact to work together on future programmes
Boeing and artificial intelligence (AI) firm Shield AI have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on autonomy and AI on future defence programmes.
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JAL tests durability of new riblet coatings
Japan Airlines (JAL) is conducting durability tests with “riblet” coatings that can be applied directly over the paint of an aircraft.
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Cathay brings back aircraft stored overseas
Cathay Pacific Airways removed 24 aircraft from overseas storage in 2022, as Hong Kong’s air traffic recovery got underway.
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Cathay swings to 2022 operating profit on Hong Kong reopening
Cathay Pacific Airways swung to an operating profit of HK$3.5 billion ($450 million) in 2022, in a year marked by Hong Kong’s abrupt abandonment of travel restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Boeing to kick off production of MH-139A Grey Wolf
Boeing will start production of MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters following a contract award from the US Air Force.
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MHI adds engine MRO capacity at Komaki City shop
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Aero Engines (MHIAEL) has increased MRO capacity at its Komaki City shop to the north of Nagoya.
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ATSB details fatal Gold Coast helicopter collision
The Australia Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has issued a preliminary report detailing facts about the fatal collision of two Airbus Helicopters EC130B4s on 2 January.