Vietnam takes delivery of first T-6C trainers
Vietnam has taken delivery of three Beechcraft T-6C basic trainer aircraft, as the nation’s air force looks to bolster its training capabilities.
US Air Force to withdraw South Korea-based A-10s in 2025
The US Air Force is continuing with plans to retire its ageing fleet of Fairchild Republic A-10 ground attack jets, including the withdrawal of its forward stationed squadron from South Korea in 2025.
‘Totally different from the past’: Thai looks to new chapter post-rehabilitation
As Thai Airways International moves closer towards an exit from business rehabilitation, its chief executive Chai Eamsiri says the airline has changed from its former self.
USA clears possible South Korea F-15K upgrade package
The US government has cleared a possible upgrade programme for South Korea’s fleet of Boeing F-15K ‘Slam Eagle’ fighters.
China unveils new ‘swarm carrier’ UAV at Zhuhai air show
The Jetank heavy uncrewed aerial vehicle, produced by Chinese state aerospace corporation AVIC, can carry a full load of conventional armaments or be used to deploy so-called swarms of smaller drones.
Long-range bomber use in Taiwan war could spur Chinese nuclear strike: Rand
A think tank report suggests that US long-range strikes, including the use of strategic bombers, could push China to cross the nuclear threshold in the event of a conflict between the two nations.
A year on, supply chain woes continue to haunt Asia-Pacific carriers
Airline leaders of several Asia-Pacific carriers have lamented a long-drawn battle against supply chain issues, calling for greater collaboration and for industry associations to “take up the issue”.
Embraer, Indonesian Aerospace to explore areas of collaboration
Embraer and Indonesian Aerospace have entered an agreement for collaboration in commercial aviation.
Bangkok Airways to wet lease aircraft for international capacity boost
Bangkok Airways is to wet lease a pair of Airbus narrowbodies from French operator Amelia to provide capacity boost for its international operations.
Former Lion Air CEO appointed to lead Garuda
Garuda Indonesia has confirmed the appointment of Wamildan Tsani Panjaitan – the former interim chief exeutive of low-cost operator Lion Air – as its new CEO.