Greg Waldron

Singapore, Western Visayas

Asia Managing Editor at Flightglobal

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UAE cleared to buy six CH-47 Block II helicopters

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

2 months 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 months 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.