All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 9
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China’s Z-10ME makes international debut in Singapore
China’s CAIC Z-10ME has made its international debut at the Singapore air show with a fully equipped example on display in the static park.
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Southeast Asia’s fixed-wing combat fleet set for growth
The return of geopolitics to the Asia-Pacific has boosted fixed-wing combat aircraft acquisitions among Southeast Asian air forces.
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Modernised airlift capacity boosts Southeast Asian militaries
Southeast Asian air forces are gradually recapitalising their tactical transport capabilities, amid a growing requirement to move personnel and equipment across broad geographies.
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C-130J in RNZAF livery breaks cover in Georgia
The Royal New Zealand Air Force’s first of five new Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transports has emerged from the paint shop.
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P&W renews sustainment contract for South Korean F100 engines
Pratt & Whitney has renewed its performance-based logistics (PBL) contract to maintain F100 engines that power Republic of Korea Air Force fighters.
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USAF names new Pacific Air Forces chief
General Kevin Schnieder has been designated the new Pacific Air Forces commander, as the US Air Force faces an increasingly challenging threat environment in the Asia-Pacific.
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Boeing taps Amy List to head Australian defence business
Boeing Defence Australia has named Amy List as its new managing director, succeeding Scott Carpendale.
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Indonesia’s Mirage 2000-5 plans fall through
Indonesia has scrapped a plan to buy 12 used Dassault Mirage 2000-5 fighters from Qatar, amid criticism for the deal during its presidential election campaign.
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C919 to make international debut at Singapore air show
The Comac C919 narrowbody will make its international debut at the Singapore air show, as part of what could be a strong Chinese presence at the event.
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Skymark sees nine-month profits, revenue rise
Japanese carrier Skymark Airlines has seen strong profit and revenue growth in the first nine months of its 2023 financial year.
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Canberra funds three more MQ-28A Ghost Bats
Australia is funding three additional Boeing MQ-28A Ghost Bat unmanned air vehicles as it eyes a demonstration campaign in 2025. The three Block 2 MQ-28As will be produced locally, and feature improved sensor and payload options, according to Australia’s minister for defence industry Pat Conroy. Source: Boeing ...
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US clears potential Polish acquisition of early warning aerostats
The US government has cleared Poland’s possible acquisition of aerostats for monitoring both airspace and land.
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Marubeni, ShinMaywa team up for Nagoya business jet MRO
Japan’s Marubeni Aerospace and ShinMaywa have teamed up to establish a new business jet MRO company at Central Japan International airport in Nagoya.
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Australia to lease five H135s from UK for Black Hawk pilot training
Australia is to lease five Airbus Helicopters H135 light-twins from the UK for training purposes, as it expedites deliveries of Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawks.
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US clears $1 billion in missile sales to the Netherlands
The US government has cleared the Netherlands to obtain two types of missiles produced by Lockheed Martin.
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Former American Eagle ERJ-140LR finds new life with Argentine air force
The Argentine air force has taken delivery of an Embraer ERJ-140LR that will be used for utility transport purposes.
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Shinmaywa’s aircraft unit sales up on additional 777 and 787 shipset work
The aircraft business of Japan’s Shinmaywa saw its third-quarter operating profit improve on increased production volumes for Boeing aircraft and defence ministry work.
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Raytheon to produce JSOW standoff weapon for Taiwan
Raytheon Missiles and Defense has secured a contract to produce 50 AGM-154 Block III C Joint Standoff Weapons (JSOWs) for Taiwan.
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MQ-20 launches ALE produced with additive manufacturing
A General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-20 Avenger unmanned air vehicle has conducted the in-flight release of an Advanced Air-Launched Effects (A2LE) platform that was produced via additive manufacturing.
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Seoul probes Indonesian engineers over alleged KF-21 technical theft
South Korea is probing an alleged theft of technical information related to the developmental Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter.