All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 55
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AirAsia X to have 15 A330s in service by end-2022
Malaysia long-haul, low-cost carrier AirAsia X is reactivating its fleet as borders start to reopen in the Asia-Pacific.
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KAI’s Light Armed Helicopter in cold weather tests
The Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) has completed a series of low-temperature tests in Northern Canada.
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China’s J-10C secures Pakistan as its first export market
Pakistan appears to have become the first export customer for the Chengdu J-10 fighter, with images of J-10Cs in Pakistan air force markings appearing on Chinese social media.
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Pel-Air wins Victoria air ambulance tender
Regional Express (Rex) unit Pel-Air has won a 12-year tender to provide air ambulance services in Australia’s Victoria state.
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US Navy CMV-22B secures initial operational capability
The US Navy has awarded the Bell Boeing CMV-22B Osprey tiltrotor with its initial operational capability (IOC).
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AirAsia X sees MYR11.4 million operating loss in Q2
Malaysian long-haul, low-cost carrier AirAsia X posted an operating loss of MYR11.4 million for its second quarter ended 31 December 2021.
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How Singapore show highlighted the changing world of aviation
Covid-19 might have reshaped aviation, but some things stay the same. Boeing and Airbus will always be slugging it out.
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Airbus defence boss: only LMXT meets KC-Y requirements
Airbus Defence & Space chief executive Michael Schoellhorn believes that Lockheed Martin’s proposed LMXT tanker is the only aircraft that will meet the US Air Force’s (USAF’s) nascent KC-Y requirement.
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Embraer’s Eve bolsters backlog with commitments from Australian operators
A trio of Australian operators have placed tentative orders for up to 90 of the electric take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to be produced by Embraer’s Eve urban air mobility unit.
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ST Engineering beefs up Leap-1B MRO capabilities
ST Engineering Aerospace has announced plans to boost its MRO capabilities for the CFM International Leap-1B turbofan.
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Collins talks up advanced capabilities at Singapore show
Collins Aerospace is promoting a range of mission systems at the Singapore Airshow, from advanced reconnaissance capabilities to its ACES 5 ejection seat.
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Airbus to explore Singapore ‘hydrogen hub’
Airbus is continuing its push for hydrogen-powered aviation and has launched a study to make Singapore a “hydrogen hub”.
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Boeing signs three support contracts with South Korean military
Boeing has announced a trio of performance-based logistics (PBL) contracts covering platforms in service with the Suth Korean military.
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Embraer spins up turboprop ambitions
Embraer continues to explore the development of a turboprop airliner, with an announcement possible later this year.
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Airbus Helicopters targets Asia-Pacific replacement demand
Airbus Helicopters anticipates strong replacement demand both for military and civilian rotorcraft in the Asia-Pacific region. Speaking at a Singapore air show media briefing, the company said it has a 22% share of the overall market in the region, and it claims leadership of the civil and parapublic segments. ...
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KC-46 the right aircraft for KC-Y: Boeing’s Caret
Boeing stands ready to pitch the KC-46 should the US government hold a competition for a possible acquisition of up to 160 new tankers under its nascent KC-Y requirement.
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Boeing’s China 737 Max completions centre ready for delivery restart
Boeing’s 737 Max completion and delivery centre in Zhoushan, China is ready to support deliveries of the narrowbody when they resume to the Mainland.
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RSAF H225M leads show of force in Singapore Airshow static park
The Airbus Helicopters H225M in service with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has made its public debut in the Singapore Airshow static park, appearing alongside several other military assets.
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Boeing test team sends upbeat message on 777-9
Boeing is mounting a spirited effort to drive interest in the 777-9 at this year’s Singapore Airshow, but tough Asian market conditions could delay big sales.
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HAL Tejas, 777X star in Singapore Airshow flying display
The flying display at this year’s Singapore Airshow features two new aircraft as well as stalwarts from previous shows.