All articles by Greg Waldron – Page 98
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NewsIHI sees glimmers of hope in civil aircraft engine business
Japan’s IHI sees signs of recovery in its civil aircraft engines business, but warns of continued impact of coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsJakarta reaffirms interest in KF-21/IF-X; engineers returning to Korea
Indonesian aerospace engineers will return to South Korea to continue work on the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21/IF-X, underlining Jakarta’s continued support of the programme.
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NewsCebu Pacific suffers another tough quarter amid Covid-19
Cebu Pacific Air narrowed its second quarter operating loss to P5.8 billion ($115 million), with revenue more than doubling to P3.2 billion from a year earlier.
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NewsCapacity shortfall crimps Cathay’s cargo performance
Cathay Pacific enjoyed sharply higher cargo yields during the first six months of 2021, although crew quarantine restrictions and a lack of bellyhold capacity capped performance.
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NewsKAI lands coast guard order for two more Surions
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has secured an order for two additional KUH-1CG “Whitesuri” helicopters from Seoul for coast guard use.
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NewsCovid-19 forces cancellation of Avalon Airshow in 2021
Australia’s Avalon Airshow has been cancelled owing to challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsRolls-Royce to participate in hypersonic work at Purdue
Rolls-Royce will support research into hypersonic technology at a new testing facility to be located at America’s Purdue University.
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NewsBoeing spins off HorizonX, forms new venture with AEI
Boeing and AE Industrial Partners (AEI) have formed a new joint venture for early stage investments in promising aerospace technologies.
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NewsSightseeing Beaver suffers fatal crash in Alaska
A De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver operated by Southeast Aviation has crashed in Alaska, killing all passengers.
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NewsKorean Air enters urban air mobility R&D pact
Korean Air, Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC), and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) have entered an agreement to explore urban air mobility (UAM) management.
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NewsUS clears sustainment deal for Greek F-16s
The US government has cleared a possible $270 million sustainment package for Greece’s fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16s.
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NewsLockheed, Northrop short-listed for Australian JBAMS deal
The Australian units of Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman have entered the final stage of bidding for Canberra’s planned Joint Air Battle Management System (JBAMS).
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NewsAsia-Pacific aviation recovery not yet on horizon: AAPA chief
Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) director general Subhas Menon stresses that vaccines and more harmony on travel rules and restrictions are key to getting the region flying again.
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NewsUSAF demonstrates ability to update F-16 EW software in flight
The US Air Force has demonstrated the ability to update the software for a fighter’s electronic warfare (EW) system during flight.
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NewsUSAF re-designates NF-16D as X-62A to reflect Skyborg work
The US Air Force has re-designated its Lockheed Martin NF-16D Vista as the X-62A, reflecting an upgrade programme that will see the aircraft support autonomous flight work.
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NewsIndia’s ‘Warren Buffett’ plans airline foray
Indian billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala says he plans to start a new carrier called Akasa Air.
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NewsKAI wins Thai deal for two T-50THs; teams with Boeing on E-737 work
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has sold two additional T-50TH advanced jet trainers to Thailand, and entered a deal with Boeing for upgrades to Seoul’s four E-737 airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) aircraft.
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NewsQantas furloughs staff, warns of ‘extended period of reduced flying’
Qantas and its low-cost Jetstar unit will furlough 2,500 employees for two months, owing to a capacity collapse stemming from domestic travel restrictions.
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In depthNew Chinese carrier promises blue-water airpower
Work on Beijing’s new Type 003 aircraft carrier is proceeding apace, but the composition of its air wing remains a source of considerable speculation.
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NewsColombia’s Salazar steps into ICAO leadership role
Colombia’s Juan Carlos Salazar has commenced his mandate as the secretary-general of ICAO.