F-35 fleet grounded after generator failure
The US military has grounded its entire fleet of F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, after a dual generator failure and oil leak on test aircraft AF-4 last Friday (March 11). Reuters and DoD Buzz report that the F-35A was completing a flight test at Edwards Air Force base when the mishap occurred, with the
Final gauntlet test completed for 747-8I
Boeing has announced the completion of final gauntlet testing for its first 747-8 Intercontinental jetliner, a crucial step toward the aircraft’s first flight. Finishing an extensive two-day period of evaluation on late Sunday (March 13), the gauntlet test simulated flight conditions to test systems and ensure flight readiness. First flight of the 747-8I will occur
Australia agrees to air travel MOU with Belgium
The Federal Government has signed an inaugural Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on air travel with Belgium. Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Anthony Albanese said both Australian and Belgian airlines will now be able to offer up to seven passenger flights a week to and from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, unlimited capacity for all
Leading Edge selected for painting South Carolina 787s
Boeing has selected Texas-based firm Leading Edge Aviation Services to paint all 787 Dreamliners assembled at the manufacturer’s South Carolina final assembly and delivery facility. Specialising in commercial and military aircraft painting, Leading Edge will apply each South Carolina assembled Dreamliner’s final paint scheme and customer livery at its Amarillo, Texas facility. Boeing South Carolina
Qantas, AA expand codeshare deal
American Airlines and Qantas have announced an expansion of their codeshare agreement covering major cities throughout North America and Australia. The expanded deal will now see Qantas codeshare with American Airlines flights to 28 new destinations from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), AA’s largest hub. Conversely, American will begin codesharing on Qantas services between Sydney
Disabled pilots encouraged to join fly-in to Deniliquin
Flying charity Wheelies with Wings has invited disabled pilots and any other interested persons to attend an upcoming fly-in and information forum at Deniliquin Aero Club on March 19 and 20. Established as a not-for-profit organisation, Wheelies with Wings offers aspiring, but physically disabled pilots the chance to fly and undergo professional flight training using
