Greg Waldron
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BOC Aviation’s upbeat outlook weighed down by Russia write downs
Lessor BOC Aviation is optimistic about the global airline market, although its exposure to Russia hurt profitability in 2022. → Read More
GMF AeroAsia hands over Indonesian C-130H with new centre wingbox
GMF AeroAsia has delivered a Lockheed Martin C-130H tactical transport to Indonesia's air force after replacing its centre wingbox. → Read More
Cathay Pacific opens throttles on capacity growth
The Cathay Pacific Group continues to add capacity, and is recruiting the manpower to help drive Hong Kong's air travel recovery after three long years of the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
Boeing, Shield AI in pact to work together on future programmes
Boeing and artificial intelligence (AI) firm Shield AI have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on autonomy and artificial intelligence (AI) on future defence programmes. → Read More
JAL tests durability of new riblet coatings
Japan Airlines (JAL) is conducting durability tests with "riblet" coatings that can be applied directly over the paint of an aircraft. → Read More
Cathay brings back aircraft stored overseas
Cathay Pacific Airways removed 24 aircraft from overseas storage in 2022, as Hong Kong's air traffic recovery got underway. → Read More
Cathay swings to 2022 operating profit on Hong Kong reopening
Cathay Pacific Airways swung to an operating profit of HK$3.5 billion ($450 million) in 2022, in a year marked by Hong Kong's abrupt abandonment of travel restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
Boeing to kick off production of MH-139A Grey Wolf
Boeing will start production of MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters following a contract award from the US Air Force. → Read More
MHI adds engine MRO capacity at Komaki City shop
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Aero Engines (MHIAEL) has increased MRO capacity at its Komaki City shop to the north of Nagoya. → Read More
ATSB details fatal Gold Coast helicopter collision
The Australia Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has issued a preliminary report detailing facts about the fatal collision of two Airbus Helicopters EC130B4s on 2 January. → Read More
Northrop gears up for Australian Triton deliveries
Northrop Grumman aims to deliver Australia's first MQ-4C Triton unmanned air vehicle (UAV) to Australia in the middle of 2024, as the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) reforms No. 9 Sqn to operate the long-range maritime patrol asset. → Read More
RNZAF updates aviation safety systems to international standards
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has introduced a new aviation safety system, to help it align with best practices internationally. → Read More
US Air Force Special Operations Command to operate MQ-9B SkyGuardian
The US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) has ordered three General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), the first sale of the variant in the USA. → Read More
Bell saw strong Asia-Pacific recovery in 2022
Bell saw a definite market rebound in the Asia-Pacific helicopter market in 2022, with notable strength in the corporate, parapublic, and tourism markets. → Read More
KF-21 prototype flies with indigenous AESA radar
The development programme for the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 fighter has started tests with a new active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar installed. → Read More
Sydney departure redesigned after 787, A330 lost separation
Airservices Australia has redesigned a standard instrument departure (SID) out of Sydney following a loss of separation between a Boeing 787-9 operated by British Airways and an Airbus A330-200 operated by Qantas Airways. → Read More
IndiGo downplays possibility of major order
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has downplayed a report about possible orders that would eclipse Air India's recent commitments for new aircraft. → Read More
US clears air-launched missile sales to Taiwan, Australia
The US government has cleared a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of air-launched missiles to Taiwan, including both anti-radiation and air-to-air weapons. → Read More
GA-ASI feels MQ-9B still essential for Australian army
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) remains hopeful of an MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned air vehicle (UAV) sale to Australia, following the cancellation of a major requirement in 2022. → Read More
RAAF in the market for new advanced jet trainers
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is to acquire a new advanced jet trainer, with key manufacturers promoting potential candidates at the Avalon Airshow. → Read More