All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 66
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HK waypoint error saw Atlas 747-8F stray toward mountain
The omission of a waypoint in the flight management system saw an Atlas Air Boeing 747-8F turn right shortly after taking off from Hong Kong International Airport, heading toward high ground on Lantau Island.
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Alliance Airlines in component pact with Embraer
Australia’s Alliance Airlines has entered a multi-year services agreement with Embraer related to the carrier’s fleet of E-190 regional jets.
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Turkey receives first KC-135R with upgraded cockpit
The Turkish air force has received its first Boeing KC-135R tanker with major upgrades to its flight deck.
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RAAF completes upgrade work for P-8A fleet
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has completed a series of upgrades to its fleet of Boeing P-8A Poseidon anti-submarine warfare aircraft.
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Malaysia could get MD530Gs by end-2021: report
The long-delayed delivery of six MD Helicopters MD530Gs to Malaysia could take place before the end of the year, according to the head of Malaysia’s defence forces.
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HAL to produce parts for Rolls-Royce’s global Adour customer base
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Rolls-Royce have signed a pact for the Indian company to produce parts for the Adour jet engine.
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Vistara names Kannan CEO; Thng to return to SIA
Vistara will undergo a change of chief executives, with Vinod Kannan to supersede Leslie Thng as the leader of the joint venture between Air India/Singapore Airlines.
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AAPA members commit to carbon neutrality by 2050
Members of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) have committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, as the association calls for a major effort to develop sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). AAPA director general Subhas Menon announced the commitment during a media roundtable with journalists. He notes that the AAPA’s ...
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Alliance Airlines chief manages growth amid the pandemic
Alliance Airlines chief executive Lee Schofield says the carrier’s revenue mix has served it well during the coronavirus pandemic, as its acquisition of Embraer E-190s has also allowed wet-lease client Qantas Airways to explore new point-to-point routes.
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Australian competition watchdog scotches Qantas/JAL joint venture
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has determined against a joint venture between Qantas Airways and Japan Airlines (JAL).
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Asia-Pacific airlines can’t shake those Delta blues
The Delta variant of Covid-19 has crushed hopes of a 2021 air travel recovery in the Asia-Pacific region, with extreme caution keeping borders all but entirely closed.
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Southeast Asia faces tough airpower decisions, say experts
Southeast Asia faces a critical decade as it seeks to upgrade its airpower capabilities amid a challenging geopolitical environment.
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Jakarta to obtain C-130Js to upgrade airlift fleet
Jakarta has ordered the Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules tactical transport, as the US airframer confirms that Indonesia is joining the type’s global operator community.
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New Delhi clears C295 buy; sets stage for Avro replacement
New Delhi’s Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has cleared the acquisition of 56 Airbus Defence & Space C295 tactical transports.
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Bell’s new Asia chief confronts Covid-19 challenges
Bell’s new Asia-Pacific head Jacinto Monge says travel restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic have been a challenge for the helicopter maker, but pilot training, support activities, and sales efforts continue apace.
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Tokyo studies trainer replacement options
Tokyo is studying options to succeed two Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) trainers, the Fuji T-7 basic trainer and the Kawasaki T-4 intermediate jet trainer.
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Philippine Airlines to cut 22 aircraft: report
As part of its restructuring, Philippine Airlines (PAL) aims to reduce its fleet by 22 aircraft, mainly by returning aircraft to lessors.
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USA, India team up on air-launched UAVs
The US Air Force Research Laboratory and India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation plan to work jointly on air-launched unmanned air vehicles (UAVs).
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PAL files for Chapter 11; secures deal with creditors
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has reached an agreement with lessors and creditors for over $2 billion in payment reductions, as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New York.
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China’s Y-20U tanker spotted flying with fighter
Footage has emerged of China’s new Xian Y-20U tanker aircraft working with a Chinese fighter.