BAE phases in ADF pilot training
BAE Systems says it has successfully phased in a new Interim Basic Flying Training course under an $86.6 million contract with the Australian Defence Force. The first pilot training course under the new contract began in Tamworth in January with students expected to graduate by mid-year. “We faced a number of technical challenges preparing for
Ten win Airservices scholarships
Ten young adults aged 15 to 17 have been awarded with $2,500 flight scholarships by Airservices Australia. The group was chosen from a field of about 50 applicants who had demonstrated an aptitude for flying and a commitment to aviation. Airservices spokesperson Rob Walker said the annual scholarships offer a chance to develop basic aviation
Boeing reports strong Q1 deliveries
Boeing has reported solid first quarter orders and deliveries as it pushes to make up lost ground on rival Airbus. The US planemaker delivered 137 commercial aircraft during the first three months of 2012, a 32 per cent increase over last year. During the same period, Boeing took in orders for 412 aircraft. Boeing’s deliveries
Battle lines are being drawn between the federal and NSW governments over the placement of a second Sydney Airport, as the bipartisanship called for in the wake of a dire study on the city’s airport needs appears predictably elusive. Federal Transport Minister Anthony Albanese has in recent days accused conservative NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell of
Maiden Voyager — UK MRTT gets first flight
Airbus Military’s A330-based Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) made its maiden flight in British service in Sunday. Known as the Voyager in RAF service, the aircraft took off from RAF Brize Norton for a training and familiarisation sortie around the UK. Britain has ordered 14 of the tankers, of which two have already been converted
Transaero signs up for four 787s
Russia’s Transaero Airlines has ordered four Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners in a deal valued at US$744 million at list prices. Transaero, Russia’s second largest carrier, said it would use the aircraft on its domestic and international routes. Boeing did not release a delivery schedule for the aircraft. The US planemaker has booked more than 850 787
