All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 71
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NewsAustralian defence group ASDAM completes Ruag Australia buy
Australian group ASDAM has completed the acquisition of Ruag Australia from Ruag International, adding to its portfolio of MRO work related to the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter.
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NewsAVIC’s updated AG600 operates first sortie to and from water
The updated AVIC AG600 amphibian has conducted its first sortie involving taking off and landing on water.
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NewsUS Marines tout F-35 sensor suite; explore ‘lightning carrier’ concept
US Marine Corps (USMC) pilots of the Lockheed Martin F-35B are impressed with the type’s sensor capabilities, as the force explores new concepts for operating them from amphibious assault ships.
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NewsLoss of situational awareness saw Uni Air ATR strike runway threshold
A loss of situational awareness and procedural non-adherence saw the wheels and tail skid of a Uni Air ATR 72-600 turboprop collide with the pre-threshold area of a runway on 10 May 2021.
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NewsLockheed secures award for new Australian MH-60Rs
Lockheed Martin has secured a $504 million contract related to additional Sikorsky MH-60R helicopters for Australia.
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NewsThai finally finds buyer for five stored A340-600s
Thai Airways International has sold five Airbus A340-600s for Bt350 million ($13 million), ending a 13-year search for buyers.
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NewsWindshear, weak risk mitigation contributed to 2020 Australian C-130 firefighting crash
Windshear and procedures have been identified as factors in the fatal crash of a Lockheed Martin EC-130Q firefighting aircraft in Australia on 23 January 2020.
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In depthBeijing cranks up the airpower threat against Taiwan
The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) continues to probe Taiwan’s air defences on a daily basis, operating 366 aircraft sorties against the island nation since 2 August.
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NewsUS government clears possible $1.95 billion UH-60M deal for Australia
The US government has cleared the possible sale of 40 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Australia, which will replace Canberra’s troubled fleet of 47 NH Industries NH90s.
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NewsBoeing talks up economic impact of possible Indian Navy F/A-18E/F buy
Boeing has outlined the industrial benefits for India should New Delhi obtain the F/A-18E/F Block III Super Hornet for a 57-aircraft naval fighter requirement.
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NewsAir NZ sees bookings pick up amid pandemic recovery
Air New Zealand is seeing a recovery in passenger bookings both domestically and internationally following the removal of travel restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsAAPA’s July traffic numbers show Asia-Pacific rebound well underway
Asia-Pacific airlines carried 11.3 million international passengers in July, surpassing the 10 million figure for the first time since February 2020, just prior to the collapse of travel amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsCovid restrictions, fuel costs punish Air NZ’s 2022 results
Air New Zealand’s pre-tax loss widened to NZ$725 million ($450 million) during its 2022 financial year compared with a pre loss of NZ$444 million a year earlier, with the carrier attributing the weakness to previous restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic and high fuel prices.
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NewsATSB discontinues probe into 787 on final approach with gear up
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has highlighted the hazards of unstable approaches, following its discontinuation of a probe into an incident involving a Vietnam Airlines aircraft on final approach with its undercarriage retracted.
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NewsSydney, Melbourne, Auckland airports bemoan labour woes
Sydney Airport’s traffic has some way to go until reaching 2019 numbers, as it and other peer airports bemoan labour challenges.
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NewsAir Astana outlines fleet growth plans; to re-introduce Bangkok service
Kazakhstan’s Air Astana Group aims to have 54 aircraft by mid-2025, as it aims to increase frequencies to international destinations, particularly in Asia.
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NewsATSB investigates another pitot tube incident at Brisbane
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating an incident in which an Airbus A350-900 operated by Singapore Airlines nearly pushed back from the gate at Brisbane Airport with its pitot tubes covered.
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NewsBOC Aviation sees three big themes in air travel sector
Lessor BOC Aviation has outlined key challenges facing the airline sector in the first half, but also notes a significant air traffic recovery globally.
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NewsHAL to open KL office to support Tejas bid in Malaysia
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) plans to open an office in Kuala Lumpur to support its bid for Malaysia’s Fighter Lead-in Trainer (FLIT) competition.
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NewsChina operates CH-4 with heavy-fuel engine
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) CH-4 unmanned air vehicle (UAV) has conducted a flight equipped with a new heavy-fuel engine.