Third Sikorsky S-76D prototype flies
The third S-76D prototype “recently” made its first flight, Sikorsky has announced, with the helicopter to serve as the primary vehicle for avionics and electrical system certification for the S-76D program. Dubbed ‘D3’, the third Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210S powered S-76D prototype will begin certification testing during the fourth quarter of this year, alongside
BAC announces new corporate relations head
Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) has announced the appointment of Rachel Crowley to head of Corporate Relations, following the departure of former incumbent Jim Carden in July.
Virgin Australia has launched sales of its new business class product on its narrowbody 737 fleet, with business class to be available on all flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to Perth from September 28. The airline already offers business class seating on its two Airbus A330-200s, which operate between Sydney and Perth, and has
Nordic Aviation joins RAAA
Denmark based lessor, Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has become a member of the Regional Airlines Association of Australia (RAAA), noting a “surge of interest” for new and pre-owned turboprop aircraft in both regional and charter markets in Australia. “In Australia, there is significant growth occurring on regional and resources routes, as carriers launch new services,
RAAF Hornets exercise with TNI-AU F-16s
Eight RAAF F/A-18 Hornets and six Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) F-16s are among the aircraft from both nations taking part in the bilateral Elang Ausindo 2011 exercise, which began on September 5. The RAAF has deployed eight F/A-18A Hornets, two C-130 Hercules and one C-17A Globemaster to Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport, as they exercise with
Blue Angels perform with biofuel mix
The US Navy’s F/A-18 Hornet flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, have performed for the first time powered by a 50/50 blend of biofuel and jet fuel. All six of the Blue Angels’ Hornets were powered by a camelina based biofuel blend during their display routine at at this year’s Naval Air Station Patxuent River
