All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 85
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NewsHAL Tejas, 777X star in Singapore Airshow flying display
The flying display at this year’s Singapore Airshow features two new aircraft as well as stalwarts from previous shows.
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NewsUS clears possible Indonesian F-15ID deal on heels of Rafale news
The US government has cleared a possible sale of 36 Boeing F-15ID fighters to Indonesia, just hours after the Southeast Asian nation ordered 42 Dassault Rafales.
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NewsIndonesia orders 42 Rafales, becoming seventh export customer
Indonesia has placed an order for 42 Dassault Rafale fighters, concluding a long-discussed deal.
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NewsASEAN hubs should refocus on new regional connections: whitepaper
A new whitepaper about air travel in Southeast Asia contends that the region’s Covid-hit hubs should look to boost regional connectivity.
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NewsCAAS chief eyes rebuilding of Singapore air hub
The head of the Civil Aviation Authority Singapore (CAAS) believes 2022 will be a year of rebuilding Singapore’s position as a leading international hub.
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NewsAlliance Aviation H1 results hit by E190 ramp up costs
Australia’s Alliance Aviation saw revenue climb 11% to A$170.1 million ($122 million) in the first half of its 2022 financial year, but costs associated with fleet growth resulted in it swinging to a loss.
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In depthASEAN air forces confront fraught geopolitical landscape
Southeast Asia’s air forces are struggling to modernise in the face of new geopolitical realities.
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NewsAirbus, Korean and partners to explore hydrogen fuel at Seoul Incheon
Airbus, Air Liquide, Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC), and Korean Air have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the use of hydrogen aviation fuel at Seoul Incheon.
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NewsSpare parts demand boosts IHI aerospace revenue
Japanese engine bellwether IHI saw third quarter revenues at its Aero engine, Space and Defence unit rise 10.4% to Y178 billion ($1.5 billion) on improving demand for spare parts.
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NewsKorean, Asiana merger wins Singapore’s blessing
The Competition & Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) has given its approval to the merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines.
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NewsNew Delhi highlights air traffic bump from Regional Connectivity Scheme
New Delhi says its Udan Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) is succeeding in the integration of more communities through air services, and that it has also beefed up air cargo capacity across the country.
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NewsIndiGo keeps up fleet transformation as fuel costs bite
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo aims to largely switch to the Airbus A320neo family by the end of the year, and fully exit the baseline A320.
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NewsVideo leak shows last moments of doomed US Navy F-35C
Video has surfaced showing the last moments of a Lockheed Martin F-35C that crashed into the ocean after a failed landing aboard the USS Carl Vinson.
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NewsLockheed’s PC-21-based training system gains final acceptance in Australia
Australia has formally accepted Lockheed Martin Australia’s training system under the AIR5428 acquisition contract. The training system for navy, army, and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) pilots involves partners Pilatus and Jet Aviation, and is centred on the Pilatus PC-21 basic trainer. PC-21 Australia So far, ...
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In depthAsia-Pacific’s big international reopening? Not so fast
The initial shock of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 has subsided, but for the time being Asia-Pacific governments remain extremely conservative about rebooting international travel.
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Airline BusinessSingapore Airlines picks up the pace in a world transformed
Singapore Airlines remains a national icon with strong government support and a disciplined management team, but the post-pandemic world promises new challenges.
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NewsMAG Aerospace to supply Manila with ISR-roled Cessna Caravan
US firm MAG Aerospace has secured a US Air Force contract to supply Manila with a single Cessna C-208 Caravan turboprop with intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.
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NewsPlans to fix KC-46 remote vision system risk repeating past mistakes
The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) believes that plans to fix issues with the Boeing KC-46 tanker could result in additional risks for the long-troubled programme.
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NewsCargo lifts Korean to record operating profits in 2021
Korean Air saw its 2021 operating profit jump six-fold year on year to W1.5 trillion ($1.2 billion) on the back of its strong cargo business.
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NewsTravel restrictions push Asia-Pacific airlines to dismal 2021: AAPA
Government-imposed travel restrictions pushed Asia-Pacific airlines to another dismal year in 2021, but cargo carriage proved to be a silver lining.