All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 81
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HSBC sees vaccine supporting Asia-Pacific air freight rates
HSBC expects vaccine distribution to support cargo rates at Asia-Pacific carriers in 2021, with Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Korean Air, and China’s ‘big three’ to be the main beneficiaries.
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Australia, New Zealand to have another go at travel bubble
New Zealand and Australia could announce a travel bubble in early 2021, but plans are tempered by fears of a possible Covid-19 resurgence.
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Manila eyes order for 16 additional S-70is
Manila could order 16 additional Sikorsky S-70i utility helicopters, as it inaugurates the first six examples of an existing 16-unit order.
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JAL to offer Covid-19 coverage for international passengers
Japan Airlines (JAL) plans to offer coronavirus coverage for its international passengers. The coverage is backed by Allianz Travel, and covers up to €150,000 in medical costs, including the initial testing fee, as well as treatment costs if a passenger tests positive during their journey, says JAL. Source: ...
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Cebu Pacific steadily restores capacity in complex Covid-19 era
Cebu Pacific Air has highlighted the bewildering array of coronavirus-related protocols as it works get passengers flying again.
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Seoul makes third attempt to buy 41 new training helicopters
South Korea will make a third attempt to obtain a basic flight training helicopter under its long-running TH-X requirement.
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Joby Aviation to acquire Uber Elevate
Joby Aviation has entered a deal to acquire Uber Elevate, with Uber to also invest $75 million into the California-based developer of small electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles for taxi services.
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Supersonic pioneer Chuck Yeager passes away at 97
Aviation pioneer Charles ‘Chuck’ Yeager passed away on 7 December at the age of 97.
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Taiwan F-16 upgrade aims for 2023 completion
Taiwan has upgraded 18 Lockheed Martin F-16 A/Bs to the new F-16V standard, and hopes to complete all 141 planned upgrades by 2023.
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IATA, pilots’ union protest onerous Covid-19 testing for crews
IATA and the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) have protested some countries’ practice of imposing Covid-19 test regimes intended for passengers on flight crew.
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Airbus hones Zephyr operations in Arizona
Airbus Defence & Space has completed a test flight campaign for its Zephyr unmanned air vehicle focusing primarily on aircraft handling.
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JAL 777-200 engine loses panel, suffers blade damage after takeoff
Japanese authorities are investigating a significant engine failure aboard a Japan Airlines Boeing 777-200, which involved the loss of large panel and fan blade damage.
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Embraer defence boss eyes KC-390, Super Tucano opportunities
Embraer Defense & Security has seen its share of challenges and successes during 2020, and the unit’s chief executive Jackson Schneider is optimistic about growth in the coming decade. As with all aerospace firms, Embraer has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Adding to this, the company also saw the ...
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Boeing test sees five AI-enabled jets teamed up
Boeing has completed a series of test fights in Australia exploring how high-performance unmanned aircraft can operate together using artificial intelligence.
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IHI explores electrification, biofuel to combat climate change
Japan engine maker IHI sees more efficient electrification of aircraft and biofuels as two areas where it can contribute to lower CO2 emissions in aviation.
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Fuel pump blockage resulted in Scoot Trent 1000 shutdown
Debris from worn bearings in Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine on a Scoot Boeing 787-9 caused it to shut down as the aircraft approached Perth in 2018.
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Korean Air wins H-53E, F-16 maintenance work
Korean Air Aerospace Division (KAL-ASD) has secured contracts from the US military related to the Sikorsky H-53E helicopter and Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter.
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Cebu Pacific to experiment with free virus tests before flights
Cebu Pacific Air will conduct a trial where passengers are tested at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport before flights to the southern city of General Santos.
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ANA to raise Y332 billion through share issue
ANA Holdings will raise up to Y332 billion ($3.2 billion) through a share offering, with the proceeds to fund aircraft purchases and pay down debts. Of the funds raised, Y200 billion will be used through 31 March, 2023 for medium and long-term growth, include the acquisition of Boeing 787-9 and ...
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ICAO decisions set stage for 2021 CORSIA pilot
ICAO’s 36 member countries have reached decisions about carbon offset units that set the stage for the pilot of its global carbon offsetting scheme.