All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 76
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South Korea to obtain 36 new attack helicopters for army
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has earmarked funds for new attack helicopters, and for the development of a minesweeping version of the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KUH-1 Surion.
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Korean Air outlines big task of Asiana integration
Korean Air president Woo Keehong has outlined the gargantuan task of integrating Asiana Airlines, in addition to getting regulatory approvals for the deal.
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Cockpit voice recorder of ill-fated Sriwijaya 737 recovered
Indonesian authorities have recovered the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) of a Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500 that crashed on 9 January in the Java Sea.
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Korean Air president sees substantial recovery from 2022
Korean Air believes the strong performance in its cargo business will slow the second half of 2021, with passenger flights resuming and bellyhold capacity re-entering the market.
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Cebu Pacific swings to massive operating loss in 2020
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific Air swung to an operating loss of Ps20.8 billion ($428 million) for 2020 amid the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Japanese coast guard orders two additional H225s
The Japan Coast Guard has ordered two additional H225s, to be used for search and rescue (SAR) and other missions.
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AirAsia ups 2021 fleet plan as it eyes vaccine rollouts
The AirAsia Group has revised its fleet plan for 2021 upwards, expecting to operate 231 aircraft by December 2021, compared to its previous forecast of 221.
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H225M delivery kicks off Singapore rotorcraft update
Singapore has taken delivery of its first Airbus Helicopters H225M, which will replace the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF’s) AS332 Super Pumas.
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Navy contract helps MQ-4C escape production pause
The Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton unmanned air system has avoided a production freeze owing to a US Navy (USN) contract for one example.
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AAPA reports dismal February for international traffic
International air travel in the Asia-Pacific region remains extremely weak, although air cargo continues to prosper, says the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA).
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Lessor CALC axes 26 737 Max jets from orderbook
Lessor China Aircraft Leasing (CALC) has cut its orders for the Boeing 737 Max to 66 aircraft from 92 previously. In addition to cutting 26 orders for the Max, it will also “reschedule the delivery of certain aircraft,” says the company in a stock exchange statement. Source: BlueBarron ...
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Cambodian firm orders country's first Bell 429
The Bell 429 has secured its first order in Cambodia, with the country’s Chip Mong Group placing an order for one example.
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Vietnamese airlines seek loans to help them through pandemic
The suspension of international flights amid the coronavirus pandemic will cost Vietnamese airlines D15 trillion in 2021, according to the country’s Vietnam Aviation Business Association.
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SriLankan Airlines files legal claim after Airbus bribery probe
SriLankan Airlines has filed a legal claim against Airbus, related to bribery allegations that the airframer settled with France, the UK, and USA in early 2020. The airline confirms that it has made a “claim” against Airbus, but offers no further details. It adds that the airline has “not sued ...
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Five companies shortlisted for Australian naval UAV deal
Canberra has announced the shortlist for its Sea 129-5 acquisition, which will see Royal Australian Navy ships receive a new unmanned air vehicle capability.
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Cebu Pacific sees benefits in clear-cut pandemic travel rules
Cebu Pacific Air is optimistic that more clarity around inter-city travel amid the coronavirus pandemic will boost domestic air traffic.
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Cebu Pacific finds a silver lining in cargo
Cebu Pacific Air continues to enjoy strong cargo yields amid a drop in domestic capacity that coincides with a sharp rise in e-commerce.
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US clears South Korean Hellfire sale
The US government has approved the sale of 288 Lockheed Martin AGM-114R Hellfire missiles to South Korea, as well as training and logistics support for the Netherlands’ helicopter fleet.
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Boeing, USN kick off major EA-18G Growler upgrade
Boeing has kicked off a mission system upgrade for the US Navy’s fleet of EA-18G Growler electronic warfare jets.
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Korean eyes end-June for Asiana deal closure
Korean Air tentatively believes that its acquisition of rival Asiana Airlines will close by the end of June, following the submission of its post-merger integration plan.