Greg Waldron

Singapore, Western Visayas

Asia Managing Editor at Flightglobal

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Korean Air plans major aerospace centre near Seoul

2 weeks ago | flightglobal.com | Greg Waldron

Korean Air plans to set up an urban air mobility and aviation safety centre to boost aerospace innovation in South Korea. The carrier, which has extensive aerospace experience through its Korean Air Aerospace - or KAL-ASD - unit, will invest W1.2 trillion ($844 million) in the location. The centre will be located in Bucheon, which lies to the west of the nation’s capital, Seoul, near Incheon.
Air India A320 accelerated to 124kt on taxiway before aborting take-off

2 weeks ago | flightglobal.com | Greg Waldron

An Air India Airbus A320 crew attempted to take off from a taxiway at Goa’s Manohar airport, although conditions were clear, and the crew was not under pressure. The serious incident occurred as the aircraft, VT-EXT, attempted to operate a night service from Goa’s Manohar airport to Hyderabad on 4 December 2024, according to a final report by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB).
Korean Air triumphs in UH-60 upgrade bid

3 weeks ago | flightglobal.com | Greg Waldron

A team led by Korean Air has been named the preferred bidder to upgrade 36 Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters in service with South Korea’s military. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration programme is valued at W992 billion ($695 million) and will cover 36 helicopters. Source: Korean AirKAL-ASD has long experience with the UH-60 KAL-ASD notes that that the UH-60 is used by both air force and army special forces units.
Indonesia’s Kaan interest no Turkish delight for KF-21

1 month ago | flightglobal.com | Greg Waldron

Jakarta’s open interest in the Turkish Aerospace (TAI) Kaan fighter further muddies Indonesia’s already murky plans for new fighters. In a recent visit to Turkey, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed a cooperation agreement on defence matters. Source: Antara news agency Subianto reportedly expressed interest in participating in the Kaan programme as well as in the development of submarines.
Embraer appoints industry veteran to head China operations

1 month ago | flightglobal.com | Greg Waldron

Embraer has appointed a veteran Chinese aerospace executive to head its China commercial operations. Effective 31 March, Patrick Peng became the managing director and senior vice president sales & marketing, commercial aviation for Embraer China, says the Brazilian airframer. Peng has held a number of China-based roles at Safran, Thales, and GE Aerospace.
Shield AI continues progress with V-BAT

1 month ago | flightglobal.com | Greg Waldron

US defence technology firm Shield AI has rolled out new capabilities for its V-BAT unmanned air vehicle as well as a new remote sensing capability. The company has unveiled the “latest evolution” its V-BAT UAV that is better able to operate in Global Positioning System and communications denied environments.
Creation of ‘conflict point’ led to fatal Australian EC130 collision

1 month ago | flightglobal.com | Greg Waldron

A ‘conflict point’ stemming from operational changes led to the fatal collision of two Airbus Helicopters EC130B4s on 2 January 2024 at Gold Coast, Australia. According to the Australia Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), the key factor in the accident was the use of two helipads simultaneously, which created a conflict point. As the helicopters were conducting short scenic flights, the frequency of takeoffs and landings was high.
EHang units win China AOCs for EH216-S eVTOL operations

1 month ago | flightglobal.com | Greg Waldron

China’s EHang has secured its first air operator’s certificates (AOC) for its EH216-S electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The “first batch of AOCs” were awarded to the USA-listed eVTOL company’s Guangdong EHang General Aviation unit, and its joint venture in Hefei, Hefei HeYi Aviation, says EHang.
Taiwan receives its first new-build F-16 Block 70

1 month ago | flightglobal.com | Greg Waldron

Lockheed Martin has handed over Taiwan’s first F-16 Block 70 fighter at a ceremony in Greenville, South Carolina. Social media posts dated 29 March show Lockheed officials, including company aeronautics head Greg Ulmer, at the ceremony. Source: X user @sara_hazzardAttendees pose with Taiwan’s first F-16 Block 70 at the Greenville Ceremony The jet is a two-seat F-16D and marks the first delivery of 66 examples that the East Asian nation has on order.
India orders 156 Light Combat Helicopters, to lease KC-135

1 month ago | flightglobal.com | Greg Waldron

New Delhi has ordered 156 attack helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), as well as contracted an air-to-air tanker. On 28 March India’s defence ministry announced that it would obtain the ‘Prachand’ Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) for INR627 billion ($7.5 billion). Source: Indian Ministry of DefenceThe LCH has undergone tests at high elevations The contract will see the country’s army take 80 LCHs and its air force 66.