Avalon 2015 crowds are being treated to seeing a real, live, operational Global Hawk in the flesh. But what’s involved in flying the world’s largest UAV halfway across the Pacific? “A lot,” answers Major Devon Fitts, chief planner for UAVs with the USAF’s PACAF in Hawaii. Following an official request, planning for Global Hawk’s debut
Regional charter operator Pelican Airlines has confirmed plans to launch regular public transport (RPT) flights between Canberra and Newcastle from late April using BAE Jetstream 32 aircraft. Pelican chief executive Paul Graham says the airline is working with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) on varying its AOC, which only covers charter flights, to include
The RAAF has unveiled its ‘Worimi’ Hornet, an F/A-18 fighter painted to demonstrate Air Force’s “commitment to indigenous men and women who have served and continue to serve, in the Australian Defence Force”. The aircraft, which features Aboriginal artwork in honour of the Worimi people, the traditional owners of the land on which RAAF Base Williamtown now sits, was unveiled at Avalon
Regional Express (Rex) has posted an 8.3 per cent lift in first half net profit and says the outlook for the rest of 2014/15 is moderately positive despite uncertain passenger demand. The company reported net profit of $3.9 million for the six months to December 31 2014, an increase of $0.3 million from $3.6 million
Embraer says Australia is one of the top three markets for its business jet arm in the Asia Pacific and expects deliveries to pick up in the period ahead. The Brazil-based manufacturer has brought four aircraft to the 2015 Avalon International Airshow, ranging from the entry-level the Phenom 100 to the slightly larger Phenom 300
New crashworthy seats for the Australian Army’s CH-47 Chinook helicopters have been showcased by QinetiQ Australia at the Avalon Airshow. Three of the seats, developed as part of the main cabin upgrade (MCU) project for the Army Aviation Systems Program Office (AASPO), are on display at QinetiQ Australia’s Avalon exhibit. Managing director of QinetiQ Australia
