New Zealand company Spider Tracks has announced that the Australian National Aerial Firefighting Centre (NAFC) has approved its flight tracking system for aerial firefighting operators to meet its requirements. Spider Tracks Limited Director Bruce Bartley says the NAFC’s approach allows operators to choose the system that is right for them. “We have many customers that
Boeing has announced that Ethiopian Airlines has ordered 10 737-800s, valued at US$767m (A$851m) based on list prices. Ethiopian currently operates two 737-800s and five -700s, in addition to nine 757s, 10 767s and one MD-11, while it has 777-200LRs and 787s on order.
Boeing has confirmed the first 747-8 Freighter started gauntlet tests on January 21, raising the prospect that the aircraft’s first flight will take place within weeks. The gauntlet tests simulate flying conditions in an attempt to test and validate all systems as part of preparing for first flight. Following a successful gauntlet, it is expected the aircraft
Piper Aircraft Corporation announced at the Sebring US Sport Aviation Expo 2010 on January 21 that the company will follow Cessna’s foray into the light sport aircraft (LSA) segment with its own PiperSport. The PiperSport will actually be a Czech Sport Aircraft SportCruiser, with the two companies entering into a licensing agreement to produce and
Hawker Pacific has announced it has signed an agreement with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) to provide seven Diamond aircraft for its Aviation department. Under the agreement, Hawker Pacific will supply six new DA-40s and one DA42L360 twin engine aircraft as well as a five year support package for UNSW Aviation. Brian Horton, Director
Australian Red Bull Air Race participant Matt Hall has launched a supporters tour to the Perth round of the series in April. The tour, organised in conjunction with Avtours Australia, will give supporters the opportunity to experience the Perth round of the series from grandstand or Race Club seating, to receive Matt Hall Racing memorabilia,
