The Russian Navy has confirmed it will fly a KA27 helicopter during the Royal Australian Navy’s centenary celebration International Fleet Review on October 5. As part of the international naval aerial displays, the KA27 will operate alongside the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet Flagship, the guided missile cruiser Varyag. It is understood a mock sea rescue
Australian Aviation will have no fewer than 800 second-hand aviation books, plus a smaller selection of aviation prints and models, for sale at its garage sale this Saturday, June 29. A PDF listing of the second-hand books can now be downloaded from the Australian Aviation website here. Highlights include various Jane’s All the World’s Aircraft,
Embraer has formally announced the launch of the second generation of its E-Jets family of commercial aircraft, named the E-Jets E2. Comprising the E175-E2, E190-E2, and E195-E2, the E190-E2 is expected to enter service in the first half of 2018 with the other models following from 2019. “After more than a decade of success, the
Rolls-Royce increased its order book and confirmed plans for its most advanced Trent 1000 engine at the Paris airshow last week, the company new orders and agreements worth nearly US$5 billion for engines from airlines including Philippine Airlines, Air France-KLM and United Airlines. Orders for the Trent XWB were placed by United Airlines, Air France-KLM
Two of the RAAF’s KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transports have been participating in Exercise Aces North 13 in Darwin. During the exercise the KC-30As refuelled classic and Super Hornets, as shown in this image taken by SQNLDR Paul Simmons over the arid lands of the Northern Territory.
As the trade days at the 2013 Paris airshow conclude, Airbus has announced US$68.7 billion worth of business for a total of 466 aircraft, in what the manufacturer says shows the resilience of the commercial aviation industry. The deals comprise memoranda of understanding for 225 aircraft worth US$29.4 billion and firm purchase orders for 241
