All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 84
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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 ...
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NewsAir cargo demand helps Korean to Q3 operating profit
Air cargo demand helped Korean Air eke out an operating profit of W7.6 billion ($6.5 million) in the third quarter — its second consecutive profitable quarter since the coronavirus struck — but its overall revenue was down more than half from a year earlier. The W7.6 billion operating result for ...
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NewsTu-160M takes flight with updated engines
The Tupolev Tu-160M strategic bomber has conducted its first flight using updated United Engine Corporation NK-32-02 engines. The flight lasted for 2h 20min and the aircraft reached an altitude of 19,700ft, according to Russian defence holding company Rostec. Source: United Aircraft Corporation The Tu-160M flying with updated NK-32 ...
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NewsAirAsia X makes creditor status concession to Malaysia Airports
AirAsia X (AAX) has agreed to classify Malaysia Airports as a secured creditor, as it seeks to expedite its massive debt restructuring programme. “After consultation, AirAsia X has accommodated [Malaysia Airports] and made certain clarifications and revised the scheme under two separate classes ’A’ and ‘B’,” says the carrier in ...
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NewsQantas, Jetstar gear up for Sydney-Melbourne reboot
Qantas and low-cost unit Jetstar plan to operate “thousands of flights” following the decision by the New South Wales state to open its borders from 23 November. The border opening to Victoria state will see the two carriers operate over 250 flights across five routes, to Victoria’s capital Melbourne and ...
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NewsCanberra eyes opportunities, risks of future drone, eVTOL operations
Canberra has published a discussion paper exploring the opportunities and challenges involved with the increased adoption of drones and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The 68-page report explores issues ranging from airspace integration to security, noise, and infrastructure. The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications calls ...
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NewsNew images of Z-20 helicopter variants highlight China’s ASW efforts
Fresh pictures have emerged of the two naval variants of the Harbin Z-20 helicopter, highlighting the Chinese type’s similarity to the Sikorsky S-70 family.
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NewsUK shoots down Argentine FA-50 deal
The UK has stopped a long-running plan for Argentina to obtain eight Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) FA-50 light-attack jets.
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NewsBoeing lands contract for two more JASDF KC-46s
Boeing has secured a contract for the third and fourth KC-46 aerial tankers for the Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF).
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NewsMHI confirmed for F-X fighter development
The Japanese Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) for development of the new F-X fighter. “We have signed a contract with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,” says the ministry. “In the future, we will steadily proceed with the development of the next fighter (F-X) together with ...
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AnalysisTokyo weighs options for overseas participation in ambitious F-X future fighter programme
As Tokyo advances its ambitious F-X future fighter programme, it must weigh a number of factors – including concerns around intellectual property (IP) and ease of upgrade – as it decides which nations to partner with for the effort, according to two leading airpower experts.
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NewsMi-8AMTs dispatched to Borneo for firefighting work
Russian Helicopters has launched a test programme to assess operations of the Mi-8/171 family of helicopters in Indonesia. The company has already dispatched rotorcraft to the Indonesian section of the of the island of Borneo, where they have been used in firefighting operations. Deployed assets include a pair of the ...
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NewsSmall aircraft carriers pick up steam in Asia-Pacific
South Korea and Japan continue to progress their plans for small aircraft carriers, while the Republic of Singapore Air Force has operated Boeing CH-47Ds to the Royal Australian Navy vessel HMAS Adelaide. A key element of South Korea’s defence posture in the 2030s will be a 30,000t aircraft carrier, according ...
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NewsNorthrop starts production of first Australian MQ-4C Triton
Northrop Grumman has commenced production work on the first MQ-4C unmanned air vehicle (UAV) for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The company marked the production start in a broadcast to a virtual audience that comprised key American and Australian stakeholders in the programme. Assembly of the aircraft kicked off ...