All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 35
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AirAsia to stand-up majority-owned carrier in Cambodia
The AirAsia Aviation Group will set up a new joint venture low-cost carrier in Southeast Asia’s popular tourist destination of Cambodia.
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ATSB investigates Virgin Australia 737 take-off excursion at Brisbane
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating an incident in which a Boeing 737-800 overran the available runway during a take-off.
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Air India in sweeping widebody cabin update
Air India will spend $400 million to refurbish the cabins of 40 widebody jets, as it continues progress under its Vihaan.AI transformation programme.
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L3Harris, Korean Air team up for South Korean AEW&C requirement
L3Harris is teaming up with Korean Air for South Korea’s requirement for a new airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) aircraft.
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New Zealand receives first P-8A Poseidon
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has taken delivery of its first Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft at a ceremony in Seattle.
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Elbit to supply tactical UAVs to Australian Army
Elbit Systems is to supply the Australian Army with its Skylark 1 LEX unmanned air vehicle (UAV).
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US clears potential South Korean CH-47F buy, spares for Taiwanese aircraft
The US government has cleared the possible sale of 18 Boeing CH-47F Chinook helicopters to South Korea, and aircraft spare parts to Taiwan.
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USAF E-7 crews to train with RAAF in Australia
Australia and the USA have committed to working closely on the US Air Force’s (USAF’s) acquisition of the Boeing E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) aircraft, which will replace its aging E-3 Sentries.
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Sydney controller cleared 737 to cross runway while A380 was taking off
Air traffic control in Sydney cleared a Boeing 737-800 to cross an active runway from which an Airbus A380 had just been cleared to take off.
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China continues focus on hypersonic vehicle technologies
A new research report attempts to outline China’s hypersonic vehicle (HV) development programme, and highlights key focus areas.
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Nippon Cargo Airlines extends GEnx support agreement
Japan’s Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) has extended its support agreement for the GE Aerospace GEnx-2B engines that power its Boeing 747-8F fleet.
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Boeing Australia’s Nelson to lead company’s international business
Boeing’s Brendan Nelson will move to take control of the company’s international business, with Australian government veteran Maria Fernandez to take over his role as Australia head.
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How enlarged Air India sets up two-horse race in Indian market
The consolidation of Tata Group’s airline units stands to transform India’s airline sector, and ratchet up the pressure on smaller carriers.
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SIA, Thai sign MOU to increase codesharing
Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways International have entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will see more extensive codesharing between the two carriers.
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RNZAF swaps C-130H propeller in ‘brutally cold’ Antarctica
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) replaced a faulty propeller on a Lockheed Martin C-130H tactical transport in sub-zero temperatures in Antarctica.
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KAI in contract to develop MUM-T for Light Armed Helicopter
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has entered an agreement for the development of manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) for the Light Armed Helicopter (LAH).
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Asia-Pacific air travel rebound continues in October: AAPA
International air travel continued to recover in October, helped along by the easing of travel restrictions in key North Asian markets.
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Pentagon observes progress with Chinese fighter engines
Beijing’s efforts to improve domestic aircraft engines are bearing fruit, according to the Pentagon’s most recent report about Beijing’s military.
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Boeing wins order for two more Japanese KC-46A tankers
Boeing has secured a contract to supply the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) with its fifth and sixth KC-46A tankers.
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Seoul clears production of Light Armed Helicopter
A South Korean defence committee has approved a mass production plan for the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) Light Armed Helicopter (LAH), and earmarked funds for additional attack helicopters to be acquired overseas.