All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 57
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NewsHAL inaugurates third Tejas production line
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has inaugurated its third production line for the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA).
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NewsChina’s GDAT signs for 50 H160s during Macron visit
Airbus Helicopters has secured an order for 50 H160 helicopters from Chinese aviation company GDAT, marking the largest civilian order for the type.
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NewsAir India outlines transformation progress under Vihaan.AI plan
Air India has outlined progress so far under its Vihaan.AI business transformation programme, including repairing inflight entertainment (IFE) equipment, and putting its Boeing 787 fleet on a performance improvement plan.
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In depthUSAF unit leverages special ops skills for humanitarian missions
A US Air Force special operations unit brings a unique perspective and capabilities to the Humanitarian and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission in the Asia-Pacific.
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NewsRNZAF P-8As deploy to Fiji, Australia pending service entry
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) is readying for the start of Boeing P-8A Poseidon operations, with an aircraft deployed to Fiji and the service also co-operating with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
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NewsIndia conducts runway landing test of reusable spacecraft
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted a runway test landing of a developmental reusable spacecraft.
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NewsBAE Systems lands contract for Block 4 EW suite for F-35
BAE Systems has secured a contract to produce the Block 4 electronic warfare (EW) systems for the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter.
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NewsC-390 attains full operational capability in Brazil
The Embraer C-390 tactical transport has attained full operational capability (FOC) in service with the Brazilian air force.
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NewsSIA cargo head to lead SIA Engineering
The SIA Group has announced two senior management changes, including the designation of a new chief executive officer for SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC).
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NewsIHI develops 250kW electric aircraft motor prototype
Japan’s IHI and local collaborators have created a prototype 250kW electric motor for aircraft use.
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NewsHAL generates record revenues in latest financial year
Indian airframer Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) generated record revenue in its 2022-23 financial year, as the company enjoyed strong order flow.
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NewsPAL enjoys profitable 2022 on back of post-pandemic boom
Philippine Airlines (PAL) swung to an operating profit of $298 million in 2022, the first positive operating figure since 2019.
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NewsRussia claims stealth material breakthrough
Russia’s Roselectronics claims to have made a breakthrough in low observable materials, with a composite capable of absorbing a wide range of radar frequencies.
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NewsCathay, ANA, Qantas move to shore up future SAF supply
Cathay Pacific, All Nippon Airways (ANA), and the Qantas Group have announced initiatives aimed at shoring up their future supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
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NewsSouth Korea clears acquisition of CH-47Fs
South Korea has approved the acquisition of Boeing CH-47F Chinook transport helicopters to replace its ageing fleet of CH-47Ds.
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NewsSumitomo Mitsui Finance to take 35% stake in helicopter lessor LCI
Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co (SMFL) is to take a 35% stake in helicopter lessor LCI.
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NewsKF-21 drops dummy Meteor and test fires 20mm cannon
The Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 fighter has commenced weapons release work, including firing its cannon during flight.
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NewsRAAF replaces EA-18G Growler lost in 2018
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has taken delivery of a single Boeing EA-18G Growler to replace an aircraft lost in a 2018 accident.
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NewsCanada moves towards replacing CP-140s with P-8As
Canada has moved closer to the possible acquisition of the Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for its Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) requirement.
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NewsChinese executive hints at progress with J-20’s new WS-15 engine
An Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) official has hinted that production of the WS-15 Emei engine has started, signalling progress with the Chengdu J-20 fighter programme.