All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 91
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NewsChinese spy convicted for trying to steal GE Aviation composite technology
A Chinese spy has been convicted in the USA of attempting to steal trade secrets related to GE Aviation composite technology.
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NewsAsia-Pacific to lead air traffic growth through 2040: Boeing
Boeing sees the Asia-Pacific region leading demand for new aircraft in the 2020s and 2030s, forecasting that air traffic growth in the region will outpace both world air traffic growth and world gross domestic product (GDP) growth.
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NewsPentagon sees continued Chinese progress with J-15, J-20
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has observed significant developments in Chinese airpower, namely with airborne early warning & control (AEW&C), and fighters such as the Shenyang J-15 and Chengdu J-20.
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NewsSydney Airport agrees to A$23.6 billion buyout
Sydney Airport has agreed to a A$23.6 billion ($17.4 billion) takeover offer from an investor consortium.
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NewsANA, Virgin Orbit to use Japan as Asian base for 747 RocketOne launches
ANA Holdings plans to enter the space launch business through a tie up with Virgin Orbit, which has developed the capability to launch its LauncherOne rocket from a 747-400.
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NewsSafran signs agreements with Vietnam’s Bamboo, VietJet
Vietnamese carriers VietJet Air and Bamboo Airways have both signed agreements with Safran, during a visit by the country’s prime minister to France.
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NewsKAI to pitch FA-50 for Slovakian trainer deal
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) will pitch the FA-50 for a Slovakian requirement for new advanced jet trainers, as Seoul and Jakarta continue to discuss KF-21 costs.
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NewsQantas to make narrowbody decision by end of year
Qantas’s discussions for its future fleet of narrowbody aircraft are well advanced, with an aim to order over 100 aircraft.
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NewsBoeing Australia, RAAF fly second ATS loyal wingman
Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) are continuing work with their developmental Airpower Teaming System (ATS) ‘loyal wingman’ aircraft, with two examples flying.
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NewsSouth Korea continues to eye AEW&C options
South Korea might consider changes to its requirement for two additional airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft.
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NewsIndiGo sees strong demand as international routes open up
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo is seeing strong demand on international routes as they start to open up with India’s emergence from the pandemic.
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NewsJAL narrows operating loss amid challenging first half
Japan Airlines (JAL) posted an operating loss of Y142 billion ($1.25 billion) for the first half of its 2021 financial year, an improvement on its operating loss of Y219 billion a year earlier.
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NewsSIA, United sign secretive partnership MOU
Singapore Airlines and United Airlines have signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) related to a “partnership” between the two airlines.
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NewsKAI preferred bidder for Baekdu SIGINT aircraft deal
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has emerged as the top bidder in South Korea’s second Baekdu signals intelligence (SIGINT) aircraft competition.
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NewsBoeing production cuts dent MHI aerospace revenue
Mitsubishi’s aerospace business swung to a net profit of Y7.6 billion ($66.6 million) for the first half of its 2021 financial year, although revenues fell 26.5% to Y247 billion.
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NewsTokyo takes delivery of first KC-46A
Boeing has delivered the first KC-46A tanker to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), the first delivery of the 767 derivative to a customer outside the USA.
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NewsKAI in rapid development project for manned-unmanned teaming
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has secured a government contract to rapidly develop and demonstrate a manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) application with its KUH-1 Surion helicopter.
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NewsNew Chinese carrier-capable fighter in maiden sortie
A new aircraft carrier-capable variant of the Shenyang FC-31 in flight has appeared on Chinese social media, following weeks of speculation about a maiden sortie.
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NewsIndiGo widens Q2 operating loss; revenue sharply higher
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo saw operating losses widen to INR14 billion ($187 million) for its second quarter ended 30 September, compared with an operating loss of INR12 billion a year earlier.
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NewsTwo-seat J-20 fighter breaks cover in Chengdu
China has become the first country in the world to develop a two-seat stealth fighter, with the emergence of a Chengdu J-20 with a back seat.