Etihad Airways has announced that it will introduce the Permagard exterior cleaning program to its fleet, making it the first airline to bring the solution to long haul aircraft. Developed by Permagard Aviation in France, the system cleans and seals the aircraft’s exterior with a fine polymer which protects the paintwork and reduces the need
Northrop Grumman has re-stated its threat to not bid its A330 based KC-30 for the USAF’s troubled KC-X tanker program unless significant changes are made to the RFP conditions, according to a report by Reuters. In a letter dated December 1 and sent to Ashton Carter, the Pentagon’s undersecretary for acquisition, technology and logistics, Air
Embraer’s Phenom 300 light business jet has been certified by Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Authority. “We are very happy to announce that the Phenom 300 has not only met all original specification targets, but has also surpassed many performance goals,” said Luís Carlos Affonso, Embraer Executive Jets executive vice president in a December 3 statement.
Qantas commenced trials of RNP (Required Navigation Performance) procedures at Melbourne Airport on December 3, which it believes will help cut the environmental impact of its flights. “RNP utilises GPS technology that allows pilots to optimise flight approach and departure tracks,” explained Qantas group executive government and corporate affairs David Epstein. “This results in shorter
The Aviation Historical Society of Australia (NSW) Inc and the Sydney branch of the Royal Aeronautical Society will celebrate the centenary of the first heavier-than-air powered flight in Australia at an event at the Powerhouse Museum on December 9. AHSA (NSW) president Ian Debenham said that both organisations now recognise December 9 1909 as the
Airservices Australia has opened applications for 11 $6000 scholarships it is offering prospective pilots during 2010 which will assist in covering some costs of flight training to either private or commercial pilot licence level. Airservices will provide the funds, which will be awarded through a number of groups with different criteria. The Royal Federation of
