All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 49
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NewsRAAF KC-30A in refuelling exercise with Indonesian F-16s
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has conducted an air-to-air refuelling exercise with Indonesian fighters, while Canberra awaits the first overseas deployment of Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Lockheed Martin F-35As.
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NewsAAPA chief says pandemic era finally ending for airlines
The head of the Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA) observes that the region’s air traffic recovery is in full swing, only held back by China’s international capacity and supply chain issues.
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NewsAustralia to build stealth coating facility for F-35
Australia will develop a domestic facility to apply stealth coatings to the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter.
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NewsBoeing starts work on first Indian army AH-64E
Boeing has started producing the first of six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters destined for service with the Indian army.
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NewsTurkey’s Kaan fighter targets overseas partners
The Turkish Aerospace (TAI) developmental Kaan fighter appears to be gaining international traction, with Pakistan likely to follow Azerbaijan in exploring participation in the effort.
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NewsUS Navy, Marines continue to broaden F-35 collaboration with Asia-Pacific allies
A US Navy (USN) leader says that work continues to refine missions for the Lockheed Martin F-35, including working closely with operators of the type in the Asia-Pacific.
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NewsAsiana, Jin Air see strong international traffic growth
South Korean carriers Asiana Airlines and Jin Air continued to enjoy an international recovery in the second quarter, with Jin citing strong Japanese and Southeast Asian passenger markets.
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NewsSpiceJet swings to first-quarter net profit
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet swung to a net profit of Rs2 billion ($24 million) in the quarter ended 30 June, compared with a loss of Rs7.9 billion in the corresponding period a yer earlier.
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NewsTokyo considers long-range strike role for C-2 transport
The Japanese Ministry of Defense (JMOD) is considering using its Kawasaki C-2 tactical transports to launch missiles mounted on pallets from the aircraft’s cargo ramp.
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NewsAirJapan taps Bangkok as first destination, Hue receives international charters
A new carrier in Japan has announced its first destination, while Vietjet has started charters to Vietnam’s ancient capital city.
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NewsUSAF conducts first flight with XQ-58A using AI pilot
The US Air Force (USAF) has conducted a 3h sortie with a Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned aircraft piloted by artificial intelligence (AI) agents.
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NewsComac opens first overseas office in Jakarta
Chinese airframer Comac has reportedly opened a support office in Indonesia, its first overseas location, as a second C919 joins China Eastern Airlines.
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NewsBeijing shifts large number of naval aviation units to air force
China appears to have conducted a major reorganisation of its naval airpower, with several key People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) aviation units moving to the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).
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NewsGaruda swings to half-year operating loss of $110 million
Indonesian carrier Garuda swung to operating loss of $110 million in the first six months of 2023, despite a surge in revenue.
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NewsShinmaywa sees higher production volumes for 777X, 787 programmes
Japanese conglomerate Shinmaywa is seeing higher production volumes for shipsets related to the Boeing 787 and Boeing 777X aircraft, in addition to more local defence work.
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NewsAir NZ calls for airports to support Mission Next Gen flights from 2026
Air New Zealand is looking for domestic airports to become test locations for its planned low emissions demonstrator aircraft.
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NewsRNZAF pauses NH90 flying in wake of Australian MRH90 crash
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has temporarily halted flight operations with its NH Industries NH90 helicopters following the fatal crash of an Australian MRH90 Taipan on 28 July.
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In depthFuture Asia-Pacific carrier air wings come into focus
China, India, and Japan are pushing forward with potent air wings in line with their development of formidable aircraft carriers.
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NewsTaiwan explores upgrades for ageing Mirage fleet
Taiwan has commissioned Dassault Aviation to assess the viability of upgrading nine of the country’s Mirage 2000-5 fighters.
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NewsAustralian MRH90s grounded as search continues for missing crew
Australia has grounded its NH Industries MRH90 fleet following what was likely to have been a fatal crash on the night of Friday 28 July.