All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 33
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Comac launches freighter conversion programme for ARJ21
Chinese airframer Comac has completed design work on a programme to convert the ARJ21 airliner into a freighter.
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Bamboo Airways to set up new cargo unit
Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways will establish a new cargo carrier, as it seeks to expand in Vietnam’s aviation sector.
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Third KF-21 prototype takes flight
A third prototype has joined the flight test campaign of the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 Boramae programme, with supersonic tests possible in January.
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GA-ASI boosts Indian production credentials with Bharat aerostructures deal
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has partnered with India’s Bharat Forge for the local production of aerostructures.
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JASDF spots Chinese WZ-7 UAVs flying into Western Pacific
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s interception of two Guizhou WZ-7 “Soaring Dragon” unmanned air vehicles follows appearances of the type in Taiwan’s air defence identification zone.
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KAI reorganises to focus on international aerospace sales, customer service
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has undertaken a reorganisation to help it better meet the demands of the domestic and international defence market.
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Asiana appoints cargo head as acting chief executive
Asiana Airlines has appointed Won Yoo-seok as its acting chief executive, following the resignation of Jeong Seong-kwon.
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South Korea to upgrade F-15Ks; buy more tankers
Seoul has approved a plan to upgrade Boeing F-15K ‘Slam Eagle’ fighters operated by the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF), and plans to obtain additional tanker aircraft.
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Asian countries impose hodgepodge of tests for Chinese arrivals
Some Asia-Pacific countries will require inbound Chinese passengers to test negative for Covid-19, while others are taking a wait-and-see approach.
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Airline Business
How far through recovery are Asia-Pacific airlines?
A year which began with Asia-Pacifc borders only slowly reopening has ended with moves to reopen even some of the most controlled of markets through the pandemic, though operators both within and outside of Asia-Pacific continue to wait on developments in China before full recovery can be contemplated.
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In depth
China continues to test Taiwan with fighter, bomber incursions
Beijing continues to pressure Taipei with almost daily intrusions involving fighters, bombers, support aircraft, and unmanned air vehicles (UAVs).
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China Eastern to conduct C919 test campaign before service entry
China Eastern Airlines is conducting a series of flight tests with its first Comac C919, pending service entry in the spring of 2023.
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BOC Aviation orders 40 Boeing 737 Max 8s
Lessor BOC Aviation has ordered 40 737 Max 8s, taking its total orders for the type to 80 aircraft.
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Chinese regulators clear Korean’s Asiana acquisition
Chinese regulators have approved Korean Air’s acquisition of rival Asiana Airlines, with the South Korean Airline making some key concessions.
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China drops quarantine for arriving passengers from 8 January
China will drop quarantine for arriving passengers and other airline restrictions from 8 January 2023, in what is likely to spark a sharp capacity uptick from airlines.
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Russia’s workhorse Orlan-10 UAV relies on western technologies
A recent report about Russia’s Orlan-10 unmanned air vehicle (UAV) highlights the important role western technology plays in Moscow’s war effort against Ukraine.
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Interview
Shivani Kulkarni’s journey from An-32s to IndiGo A320neos
Hooked on aviation since her pre-teen years, Shivani Kulkarni has progressed from flying Indian air force An-32 turboprops to A320neos for the nation’s most popular domestic carrier.
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Tokyo stands up RQ-4B Global Hawk capability
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force has beefed up its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities with the introduction of the Northrop Grumman RQ-4B Global Hawk.
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KAI to develop minesweeping version of Surion
South Korea will invest W348 billion ($368 million) to create a minesweeping version of the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KUH-1 Surion helicopter.
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Garuda secures key payment from Indonesian government
Garuda Indonesia has achieved a milestone on its road to recovery, with the receipt of Rp7.5 trillion ($478 million) in funds from Jakarta.