All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 82
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NewsF-35A drops inert nuclear bomb for first time
The Lockheed Martin F-35A has operated a flight test involving the dropping of a mock B61-12 nuclear bomb.
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NewsB-1B pylon work sets stage for hypersonic weapons carriage
A Boeing B-1B has performed a captive carry test that could pave the way for the swing-wing type to carry hypersonic missiles externally.
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NewsGovernment risk perceptions a hurdle to air travel bubbles: IATA
Governments’ perception of coronavirus transmission risk is slowing the effort to create more air travel bubbles in the Asia-Pacific.
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NewsMQ-9 set to explore artificial intelligence in UAVs
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has landed a $93.3 million contract related to artificial intelligence in unmanned aircraft.
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NewsCMV-22B Osprey in maiden flight to an aircraft carrier
The US Navy (USN) has conducted the first landing and refuelling of a Bell Boeing CMV-22B Osprey aboard an aircraft carrier.
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NewsTokyo to retire iconic F-4 in March 2021
Tokyo will operate its McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Phantom IIs until the end of March 2021, at which point the type will be retired.
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NewsExxonMobil orders two H145s for Papua LNG work
ExxonMobil has ordered a pair of Airbus Helicopters H145s to support a liquified natural gas (LNG) project in Papua New Guinea. The five-bladed H145 will support the PNG LNG project, says Airbus Helicopters. It will be used to transport both personnel and equipment. Source: Airbus Helicopters The five-bladed ...
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NewsHAL HJT-36 has another go at spin testing
The Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) HJT-36 Sitara Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) has commenced spin testing following extensive work to rectify previous issues with this area of the flight envelope. The HJT-36 has already cleared the full envelope in areas such as speed, altitude, and load factors, says HAL. In addition, drop ...
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Airline BusinessThe real trouble with travel bubbles
A two-week delay in the Hong Kong-Singapore air travel bubble starkly illustrates how fragile an Asia-Pacific air travel recovery will be absent a universal coronavirus vaccine.
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NewsNigeria gears up to receive JF-17s
The Nigerian air force is set to receive three Chengdu/Pakistan Aeronautical Complex JF-17 fighters, as well as eight unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from China. The JF-17 acquisition will see Pakistani pilots and technicians deployed to Nigeria for the first year of operations in the country, according to a post on ...
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NewsVietnam clears project funding for new Ho Chi Minh City airport
Hanoi has signed off on funding of VND109 billion ($4.7 billion) for the first phase of Ho Chi Minh City’s new airport, to be located in nearby Long Thanh province. Deputy prime minister Trinh Dinh Dung signed the decision on 11 November, according the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam. ...
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NewsVietjet, UPS in cargo flight tie-up
Vietnamese low-cost carrier Vietjet Air and logistics firm UPS have entered a cargo partnership agreement.
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NewsSIA boosts liquidity with S$850 million bond issue
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has successfully raised S$850 million ($630 million) through a convertible bond issue.
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Airline BusinessCostly refits further dim A380’s appeal for Asia-Pacific operators
The small number of Airbus A380s in the Asia-Pacific that have undergone cabin upgrades is a challenge for the type’s post-pandemic future in the region.
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NewsIHI sees profitable aftermarket for engine spares dry up
Japanese firm IHI continues to see weakness in its civil aircraft engines business owing to the coronavirus pandemic. “Sales of engines and spare parts in the civil aero engines business is greatly decreasing owing to the drastic decline in demand for aero transportation and the deterioration of business conditions for ...
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NewsBoeing secures $9.8 billion contract for Saudi F-15 work
Boeing has secured a contract worth up to $9.8 billion related to modernisation and support work for Saudi Arabia’s F-15 fleet.
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NewsManila receives first five S-70i Black Hawks
Five new Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk Helicopters have arrived in the Philippines, the first batch of a 16-rotorcraft order.
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NewsChina surpassing Russia in airpower technology: RUSI
The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) has concluded that China is well on its way to eclipsing Russia in the field of combat aircraft. In a recent report, the UK-based think tank contends that Russia and China are on different trajectories in combat aircraft development, with China taking a clear ...
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NewsSIA edges capacity up as brutal 2020 nears end
Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group passenger capacity continues to rise as 2020 draws to a close, with the airline basing a fuel hedging metric on the assumption it will operate nearly 50% of pre-pandemic capacity by the end of 2021. In December 2020, the Group expects to operate 16% of pre-coronavirus ...
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NewsBAE, Boeing, Lockheed respond to new Japanese F-X RFI
BAE Systems, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin have replied to a request for information (RFI) related to work on Tokyo’s F-X future fighter programme. Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) confirms that the RFI was issued on 16 September, with seven companies showing initial interest. Only BAE, Boeing and Lockheed ...