French court finds in favour of Bell
A French court has dismissed claims against Bell Helicopter brought by Eurocopter, which had claimed the original design of the Bell 429’s skid gear infringed a Eurocopter patent. “This ruling by the French court, once again validating the design of the Bell 429 production skid gear, is a resounding victory for Bell Helicopter,” said John
AGL Action, Careflight operational merger progresses
Co-operation between the AGL Action Rescue Helicopter Service and Careflight NSW emergency helicopter services has moved a step closer, boosted with the board of the AGL-sponsored service agreeing to conduct joint due diligence towards establishing an operational merger. The move would represent the initial stages of developing a national framework for Australia’s 11 community helicopter providers
Tiger announces Sydney-Mackay
Tiger Airways continues to expand with the announcement of flights between Sydney and Mackay starting December 17. Up to five flights a week will provide around 1,800 seats between the cities. The announcement comes a week after the airline said it will introduction four-weekly services between Melbourne and Mackay starting December 18. Around 20 jobs
Victorian govt supports Edenhope upgrade
Victorian Aviation Minister Gordon Rich-Phillips has announced $100,000 to upgrade Edenhope Aerodrome to support aerial emergency services access to the region. The airport, which is located in the far west of Victoria, will have its airstrip widened to support aeromedical and firefighting services in the West Wimmera Shire Council area. The facilities will be improved
A400M simulates air-to-air refuelling
Airbus Military continues flight testing of the A400M airlifter, with the most recent exercise simulating air-to-air refuelling with a French Air Force Transall. The two aircraft performed 20 ‘dry contacts’ during the flight, which is a prelude to conducting so-called ‘wet contact’ refuelling tests early next year. The A400M had previously conducted dry trials with
PEEK-A-BOU !
For all fans of the venerable DHC-4 Caribou, plans are underway to fly the aircraft owned by the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS) to the Caboolture Warplane Museum’s “Antique Aircraft Day” in Caboolture on November 18. It is planned for the Caribou to be in Caboolture from November 16-19 in support of this event. On
