Greg Waldron

Singapore, Western Visayas

Asia Managing Editor at Flightglobal

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Boeing defence chief sees F-47 as a 'transformative' programme

3 weeks ago | flightglobal.com | Greg Waldron

The head of Boeing Defense, Space & Security is highly confident about the company’s ability to execute on the F-47 programme, a competition victory that reflects many years of investment and work. “From my perspective the F-47 is transformational for Boeing, as the first sixth-generation fighter that will ever be produced,” says Steve Parker, interim president and chief executive at the unit.
New Zealand NH90s benefit from rapid avionics improvements

4 weeks ago | flightglobal.com | Greg Waldron

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has conducted an avionics upgrade of its NH Industries NH90 helicopters. The work was performed by a defence force team at RNZAF Ohakea, and did not require the rotorcraft to be taken out of service, according to the New Zealand Defence Force.
UAE cleared to buy six CH-47 Block II helicopters

1 month ago | flightglobal.com | Greg Waldron

The US government has cleared the possible sale of six Boeing CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters to the United Arab Emirates. The total value of the potential sale is $1.32 billion, according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
Japanese aerospace players see strong full-year financial performance

1 month ago | flightglobal.com | Greg Waldron

The aerospace units of major Japanese industrial groups Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, IHI, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries enjoyed revenue and operating profit growth for the 2024 financial year ended 31 March. The Aircraft, Defense & Space unit of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries saw revenues jump 36.4% to Y828 billion ($5.6 billion) owing to improved project execution. Operating profit for the unit rose 37.5% to Y100 billion.
Awkward discrepancies in Indian Rafale shootdown image

1 month ago | flightglobal.com | Greg Waldron

The fog of war is alive as well in the aerial clash between India and Pakistan, with nebulous imagery swamping social media, exacerbated by limited comments from authorities. As India and Pakistan continue to skirmish following New Delhi’s raid on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan on the night of 6-7 May, a shadow war rages on social media, fueled by nationalism and an obsessive interest in Indian and Pakistan combat aircraft and weapons.
Korean Air plans major aerospace centre near Seoul

1 month 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 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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.