All articles by Siva Govindasamy – Page 45
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India completes VIP, medium lift helo trials
India's Air Force is likely to select a new medium-lift and VIP transport helicopter around mid-2008 after successfully completing trials with the two main...
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Pakistan starts domestic production of JF-17 fighter
Pakistan has begun domestic production of the JF-17 Thunder fighter , with its air force hoping to take delivery...
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India set to sign Mirage 2000 upgrade deal
India is poised to award a E1.5 billion ($2.2 billion) contract for upgrades to its Mirage...
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South Korea moves closer to follow-on Boeing F-15K buy
Seoul could soon finalise a deal for 20 more Boeing F-15K fighters, with the US manufacturer also reported to be offering a free replacement for a crashed example ...
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Thai cabinet approves budget for Saab Gripen fighters
Thailand's cabinet has approved a $568 million budget for the first phase of its F-X fighter competition, advancing an order for six Saab Gripens ...
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Philippines to investigate MG530F helicopter deal
Allegations of corruption have clouded a recent decision by the Philippines to select the MG530F to meet an air force requirement for six attack helicopters ...
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Australia to weigh Lockheed Martin F-22 against Russian fighters
Australia's Labor government is to request information on Lockheed Martin's F-22 Raptor, but will also study Russian fighters as it considers scrapping an order for 24 Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornets ...
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NewsLiberty to build XL2s in China
China's growing pilot training and aircraft production markets received a fillip on 10 December when Liberty Aerospace ,...
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India to issue new army helicopter tender
India could issue a fresh request for proposals for 197 army light utility helicopters in early 2008, with industry sources suggesting the documents could...
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NewsMalaysia expected to narrow utility helicopter contest
Malaysia is expected to shorten its list of contenders for a utility helicopter requirement from four to two in January, with the winner likely to be announced...
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NewsIndia cancels army helicopter competition, fresh tender in 2008
India has scrapped a $600 million deal with Eurocopter at the last minute...
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R-R targets Asia-Pacific as military market
The Asia-Pacific region is to remain a major military market for engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce, with the company looking to upcoming purchases of the Lockheed...
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Malaysia weighs Boeing, Sukhoi bids for next fighter deal
Malaysia is expected to choose between a second batch of Sukhoi Su-30MKMs or Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornets for its next fighter purchase, with industry...
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Malaysia's Subang to rival Hong Kong, Singapore
Malaysia has unveiled ambitious plans to transform part of Subang Airport in Kuala Lumpur, its capital, into a regional corporate aviation hub to rival the...
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AirAsia orders additional 25 Airbus A320s
AirAsia, the Malaysia-based low-cost carrier, is now the largest airline customer for the Airbus A320 after an order for an additional 25 aircraft last week...
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Pawan Hans plans fleet expansion
Booming demand from India's tourism and offshore oil exploration markets has persuaded Pawan Hans, the Indian state-owned helicopter charter company, to...
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VLJs head to India with Club One Air
Very light jets could be criss-crossing Indian skies in 2008, with fractional ownership operator Club One Air confirming that it is in talks with two manufacturers...
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Japan corruption investigation centres on GE engines
Investigations into corruption involving Japan's military procurements are focusing on the purchase of GE Aviation's engines ,...
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New Zealand to seek advanced trainers in 2008
New Zealand is set to open a tender for advanced trainers in 2008, with the country planning to bring the programme directly under its operations after having...
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India mulls fresh bids for army helicopter contest
Negotiations between India and Eurocopter on a $500 million contract for...