All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 43
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Australian competition regulator okays Rex’s National Jet acquisition
Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) says that it has received preliminary clearance from Australian regulators for its acquisition of National Jet Express.
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US clears weapons sales for Japan, Singapore
The US government has approved Foreign Military Sales (FMS) deals related to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF).
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Northrop continues work on new missile to attack air defences
Northrop Grumman is continuing work on a new prototype missile development designed to attack air defence systems.
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Capital A airline units see big traffic resurgence in Q2
The AirAsia airline units of Malaysia’s Capital A generated significantly stronger traffic in the second quarter to 30 June.
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MHIRJ sees long future for CRJ regional jets
Regional jet specialist MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) sees a long future for the Bombardier CRJ regional jet, but warns about a pilot and maintainer crunch facing the industry.
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US clears JASSM-ER sale for Australian F/A-18Fs, F-35As
The US government has cleared Australia’s possible purchase of Lockheed Martin AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile Extended Range (JASSM-ER) weapons. The sale would include 80 JASSM-ERs and be valued at $235 million, according to a Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notification. The deal includes the weapons as ...
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Raytheon promotes low-cost AESA radar for range of platforms
Raytheon is promoting a new low-cost active electronically scanned array radar intended for a range of aircraft types, from legacy fighters to ‘loyal wingman’ unmanned air vehicles.
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IAI to provide NATO country with special mission aircraft
Israel Aerospace Industries has secured a deal to supply an unnamed European customer with special mission aircraft.
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Boeing continues to see robust demand for 737 military variants
Boeing sees a tough geopolitical environment driving demand for its 737-derived P-8A Poseidon and E-7 Wedgetail.
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Boeing releases images, video of F/A-18 tests in India
The Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet has successfully completed a number of tests in India related to New Delhi’s requirement for 57 carrier-capable fighters.
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BAE Systems explores advanced manufacturing concepts for Tempest
BAE Systems has built representative forward fuselage of the Tempest/Future Combat Air System (FCAS) to explore advance manufacturing capabilities.
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Phantom Works sees autonomy as a key combat enabler
Boeing’s Phantom Works believes autonomy will be an important force enabler in future conflicts, as it seeks to rapidly advance technology for military customers.
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KAI eyes 1,000 international FA-50 sales in 10 years
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) aims to sell 1,000 FA-50 advanced jet trainer/light fighters over the next decade.
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Boeing defense strategist outlines digital future
Boeing sees global tensions aiding defence spending over the coming decade, as it plans to double down on its digital strategy.
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South Korea enters fighter club with KF-21 maiden sortie
The first prototype of the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 has conducted its maiden flight from Sacheon, South Korea.
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KF-21 ejection seat works with pilots of all sizes, says Martin-Baker
Martin-Baker is showing the KR18A ejection seat it developed for the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 Boramae fighter, which is poised to make its maiden flight.
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Sikorsky touts S-70M’s pedigree and UK industrial potential in NMH bid
Sikorsky is optimistic of the S-70M Black Hawk’s chances in the UK’s New Medium Helicopter requirement for 44 rotorcraft.
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USAF conducts live fire test of updated AMRAAM
The US Air Force (USAF) has conducted the first live fire test of the AIM-120D3 AMRAAM (Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile) F3R.
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Boeing sees services as competitive edge for defence business
Boeing is increasingly focusing on ‘outcome based models’ for defence customers, with a focus on product lifecycles.
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Indian DGCA says SpiceJet operated under “degraded safety margins”
India’s Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has queried SpiceJet following a series of recent safety incidents, with the carrier defending its safety standing.