All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 59
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NewsCathay swings to 2022 operating profit on Hong Kong reopening
Cathay Pacific Airways swung to an operating profit of HK$3.5 billion ($450 million) in 2022, in a year marked by Hong Kong’s abrupt abandonment of travel restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsBoeing to kick off production of MH-139A Grey Wolf
Boeing will start production of MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters following a contract award from the US Air Force.
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NewsMHI adds engine MRO capacity at Komaki City shop
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Aero Engines (MHIAEL) has increased MRO capacity at its Komaki City shop to the north of Nagoya.
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NewsATSB details fatal Gold Coast helicopter collision
The Australia Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has issued a preliminary report detailing facts about the fatal collision of two Airbus Helicopters EC130B4s on 2 January.
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NewsNorthrop gears up for Australian Triton deliveries
Northrop Grumman aims to deliver Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton unmanned air vehicle (UAV) to Australia in the middle of 2024, as the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) reforms No. 9 Sqn to operate the long-range maritime patrol asset.
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NewsRNZAF updates aviation safety systems to international standards
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has introduced a new aviation safety system, to help it align with best practices internationally.
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NewsUS Air Force Special Operations Command to operate MQ-9B SkyGuardian
The US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) has ordered three General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), the first sale of the variant in the USA.
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NewsBell saw strong Asia-Pacific recovery in 2022
Bell saw a definite market rebound in the Asia-Pacific helicopter market in 2022, with notable strength in the corporate, parapublic, and tourism markets.
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NewsKF-21 prototype flies with indigenous AESA radar
The development programme for the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 fighter has started tests with a new active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar installed.
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NewsSydney departure redesigned after 787, A330 lost separation
Airservices Australia has redesigned a standard instrument departure (SID) out of Sydney following a loss of separation between a Boeing 787-9 operated by British Airways and an Airbus A330-200 operated by Qantas Airways.
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NewsIndiGo downplays possibility of major order
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has downplayed a report about possible orders that would eclipse Air India’s recent commitments for new aircraft.
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NewsUS clears air-launched missile sales to Taiwan, Australia
The US government has cleared a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of air-launched missiles to Taiwan, including both anti-radiation and air-to-air weapons.
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NewsUSAF KC-10 visits Avalon as swan song approaches
The US Air Force’s McDonnell Douglas KC-10 refuelling aircraft has made what is likely to be one of its last international airshow appearances before the type is retired.
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NewsGA-ASI feels MQ-9B still essential for Australian army
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) remains hopeful of an MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned air vehicle (UAV) sale to Australia, following the cancellation of a major requirement in 2022.
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NewsCanberra decides against obtaining special forces helicopters
Canberra has axed a planned acquisition of helicopters earmarked for special forces use, as it sets the stage to transition the Australian Army’s helicopter to the Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopter and Sikorsky UH-60M utility helicopter.
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NewsEmbraer sees Asia-Pacific turning point
Embraer sees recent Asia-Pacific commitments to E-Jets as a major turning point for its prospects in the region.
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NewsBoeing in discussions for F/A-18F Block III upgrade in Australia
Boeing is in discussions with Australia about upgrading Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornets to the latest Block III standard.
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NewsAirbus sees need for 300 new civil helicopters in Pacific in next 10 years
Airbus Helicopters sees a requirement for 300 new civil helicopters in the Pacific region over the next decade, with oil and gas to return as a major segment.
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NewsBoeing keen to avoid fixed contract challenges of the past
Boeing Defense, Space & Security is disinclined from entering fixed-price contracts for major programmes.
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NewsBAE unveils Australian-designed armed VTOL UAV
BAE Systems has unveiled a conceptual unmanned air vehicle (UAV) designed for ground-attack missions.