Australia requests C-27J FMS buy
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified the US Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia of 10 Alenia C-27J transport aircraft and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of US$950 million. The December 19 notification says Australia has requested a possible sale of the aircraft
Merry Christmas from the Australian Aviation team
The small team at Australian Aviation wishes all our readers, whether of the magazine, website and Express, and followers of our Facebook page, a very Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous 2012. We have enjoyed bringing you coverage of the many high profile aviation and defence events of 2011, and look forward to bringing
Air Force Cadets alumni established
The Australian Air Force Cadets National Council is encouraging former cadets and staff to register their interest in participating in an Australian Air Force Cadet Alumni Association. If you would like to find out more or register your details, please go to the interim website www.aafc.org.au/alumni. 2011 marked the 70th anniversary of Australian Air Force
Twelth Qantas A380 arrives
Qantas has taken delivery of its 12th Airbus A380, with VH-OQL Phyllis Arnott arriving in Sydney on December after ferrying in from Toulouse via Singapore as QF6026. Qantas has said that the delivery of its 11th and 12th A380s will allow it to operate the type four times weekly Sydney-Hong Kong, plus increase Melbourne-Singapore-London services
End of an era as 817SQN decommissions
The Royal Australian Navy’s Sea King helicopters and 817 Squadron have closed out 35 and 48 years of service, respectively, with a final flight held at HMAS Albatross near Nowra. The flight was made as part of a decommissioning ceremony on Friday attended by Minster for Defence Science and Personnel Warren Snowdon and Chief of
New public viewing area opens at Perth Airport
Perth Airport has opened a purpose-built viewing platform for arrivals and departures. “The viewing platform has a magnificent view of the main runway, and is as close as the public could ever hope to get to watch an arrival or departure,” Perth Airport CEO Brad Geatches said. The shelter is reflective of the shape of
