Greg Waldron

Singapore, Western Visayas

Asia Managing Editor at Flightglobal

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Korean Air triumphs in UH-60 upgrade bid

2 days 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 week 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 weeks 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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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.
Australia gears up to receive first Apaches in late 2025

1 month ago | flightglobal.com | Greg Waldron

The Australian army is gearing up to operate the Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopter, with first deliveries expected by the end of 2025. Four examples out of the 29 Apaches on order will arrive by the end of year, with four additional examples to arrive in 2026, says army Brigadier General Andrew Thomas. Source: Greg Waldron/FlightGlobalA US Army AH-64E attended this year’s Avalon air show.
Australian Super Hornets ready to use Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile

1 month ago | flightglobal.com | Greg Waldron

A Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has successfully launched the Lockheed Martin AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM), amid concerns about the nation’s maritime security. The test was conducted off the coast of California in February, and means the weapon is ready for operational use by RAAF Super Hornets, according to defence minister Richard Marles.