All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 75
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JAL confirms plan for big investment in Spring Airlines Japan
Japan Airlines (JAL) plans to increase its investment in low-cost carrier Spring Airlines Japan sometime in June.
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Seoul to develop new attack helicopter, buy transport aircraft
South Korea plans to develop a new attack helicopter for its marines, and also obtain four new tactical transports.
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US clears Australian MQ-9B SkyGuardian deal
The US government has cleared the sale of up to 12 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aerial vehicles to Australia.
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China works to improve fixed-wing ASW capabilities
Beijing is actively advancing its fixed-wing anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities, according to recent comments by a Chinese naval officer.
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Airbus names former GE Aviation executive as Southeast Asia head
Airbus has named Chris Drewer to as senior vice-president of Southeast Asia for Airbus commercial aircraft. Drewer joined Airbus in November 2020 coming from GE Aviation, says Airbus. He will be based in Singapore. Source: Airbus Airbus’s Chris Drewer He will cover all commercial affairs in ...
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Indian navy’s first MH-60R operates maiden flight
The Indian navy’s first Sikorsky MH-60R anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter has conducted its maiden flight from Lockheed Martin’s Owego site in New York.
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IndiGo to introduce four A321P2Fs from early 2022
India low-cost carrier IndiGo plans to induct four Airbus A321P2Fs as it seeks to beef up its cargo fleet.
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Soaring Covid-19 cases hit Indian airline recovery
Rocketing coronavirus cases are hitting Indian airlines hard, with the much-watched daily average passenger metric one-third off a recent high seen in March.
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Singapore’s A330 MRTTs reach full operational capability
The Airbus A330 multi-role tanker transport has achieved full operational capability in Republic of Singapore Air Force service.
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Airline Business
Trans-Tasman ‘bubble’ sets high bar for travel resumptions
The Trans-Tasman travel bubble offers a rare good news story for air travel in the region, but don’t expect a spate of similar arrangements to follow.
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Beijing air power turns up the heat on Taiwan
Regular Chinese intrusions into Taiwan’s air defence identification zone (ADIZ) likely reflect frustration by communist leaders, and aim to establish a new air power paradigm.
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Shin-Nihon Helicopters receives Japan’s first Bell 407GXis
Japan’s Shin-Nihon Helicopters has taken delivery of two Bell 407GXi helicopters, making it the country’s first operator of the type.
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Paris orders eight H225Ms, one additional VSR700
Paris has ordered eight additional Airbus Helicopters H225M rotorcraft as well as an additional prototype of the VSR700 unmanned helicopter.
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P&W sees gradual signs of Asia-Pacific recovery
The coronavirus pandemic has been tough on Pratt & Whitney’s commercial engine business in the Asia-Pacific, and the company’s sales leader for the region says the outlook hinges on vaccines.
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Qantas suffered A$429 million hit from recent domestic lockdowns
Recent domestic lockdowns will cost the Qantas Group an estimated A$429 million ($331 million) in its 2021 financial year, but it is upbeat about prospects for the fourth quarter.
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Biden to allow UAE F-35A, MQ-9B acquisition: report
The Biden administration plans to move forward with $23 billion in arms sales to the United Arab Emirates, according a report citing congressional aides.
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Lockheed secures production contract for Korean MH-60Rs
Lockheed Martin has secured a $447 million contract from the US Navy to produce 12 Sikorsky MH-60R anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopters for South Korea.
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Airbus Helicopters secures first Indonesian H160 customer
Indonesia’s Derazona Helicopters has become the first Indonesian customer for the Airbus Helicopters H160 medium-twin. Derazona will use the rotorcraft for roles such as supporting offshore oil and gas fields, utility, and passenger transport, says Airbus Helicopters. Source: Airbus Helicopters A rendering of the H160 in Derazona livery ...
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KAI presses ahead with LCH/LAH development
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) continues work to develop its Light Civil Helicopter (LCH) and Light Armed Helicopter (LAH). Two rotorcraft are involved in the LCH test campaign, says KAI. Following a maiden flight in late 2019, the LCH received its European Union Aviation Safety Agency amended type certification in October ...
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Airline Business
Bangkok Airways chief pivots to address new realities
Bangkok Airways has had to shift from its core business of carrying international codeshare passengers as it rides out the coronavirus pandemic.