Growler sees combat for first time over Libya
The US Navy’s new Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aicraft made its combat debut over Libya, participating in coalition strike operations as part of Operation Odyssey Dawn. According to reports, Navy Growlers flew from coalition bases near Libya in support of US Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers operating from USS Kearsarge conducting airstrikes against Muammar Gaddafi’s
Marines to acquire 80 F-35Cs
The US Department of the Navy has signed a Tactical Air memorandum of understanding (MoU) which will see the US Marine Corps acquire 80 F-35C JSFs for carrier operations, in addition to 340 F-35B STOVL variants. The MoU, signed by Chief of Naval Operations Gary Roughead and Commander of the Marine Corps General James Amos
Gulfstream announces In-Flight Support Center
Gulfstream has opened a 55sq m In-Flight Support Center (IFSC) at its Savannah, Georgia, Service Centre. Designed to help the company’s Technical Operations department troubleshoot inflight situations faster, the 24 hour call centre is staffed with more than 40 technical/system specialists able to support Gulfstream operators. The centre features three interactive graphical flightdeck simulators, complemented
IOC for AH-1Z
Bell Helicopter has announced that its AH-1 ‘Zulu’ Cobra attack helicopter has achieved Initial Operating Capability (IOC) for the US Marine Corps ahead of schedule during February. Program manager for the US Marine Corps Light and Attack Helicopters, USMC Colonel Harry Hewson, said reaching IOC for the AH-1Z had “been a huge achievement for the
MEL intl pax up, domestic down in Feb
Melbourne Airport has reported a 12 per cent increase in international passenger numbers, while reporting a slight decrease in domestic passengers for the month of February. February saw an increase of 51,816 international passengers to 502,154 compared to February 2010, while there was a decrease of 2700 domestic passengers to 1,618,653. “Passenger growth for February
Qantas has announced a settlement with the New Zealand Commerce Commission (NZCC) in relation to price fixing activities within its freight division between 2000 and 2006. While Qantas hasn’t specified the exact terms of the settlement, both parties agreed to recommend to the New Zealand High Court that the airline pays a fine of NZ$6.5
