CASA ups GAAP circuit limit, to use FAA Class D
CASA has announced that it will lift the cap on the number of aircraft allowed in the circuit from six to eight per active runway at the six General Aviation Aerodrome Procedure (GAAP) airports, while it has also confirmed that FAA Class D procedures will replace GAAP from June 3 2010. From January 18, the
Jetstar to charge for ‘up front’ seats
Jetstar has announced that it will give passengers travelling on Jetsaver or Jetsaver Light fares the option of selecting a seat in the first three rows of the aircraft for an additional charge. “The introduction of ‘Up Front Seating’ is in direct response to our customers who have been asking for this product as they
Indian company buys Gipps Aero and Aerostaff
Indian car company Mahindra & Mahindra has announced that it has purchased controlling stakes in Gippsland Aeronautics and Aerostaff Australia to better position itself for the defence offsets market in Australia. According to media reports, the Indian company has paid nearly $38 million to take majority holdings in the two companies in association with Kotak
BAE wins ADF helo support work
BAE Systems Australia has won two major support contracts for the Australian Army’s fleet of S-70A-9 Black Hawks and the Navy’s S-70B-2 Seahawk helicopters for the remainder of both types’ service lives. The Black Hawk contract, valued at $35 million, will see BAE continue to support the Army’s fleet of 34 Black Hawks at its
Navy tests new SM-2 missile
The RAN has successfully test fired a Raytheon SM-2 surface-to-air missile from the FFG frigate HMAS Melbourne during a test at the off the East Australian Exercise Area off Jervis Bay on the NSW south coast. The SM-2 will provide the RAN with an enhanced medium to long range anti-air capability, and has been introduced
Swiftfuel approved by ASTM
A biomass derived fuel intended for the GA market has been approved as a drop-in replacement for 100 octane low-lead fuel by ASTM International, according to US based manufacturer Swift Enterprises. Swift’s president and co-owner Mary Rusek said that the fuel, labelled 100SF, will now undergo full scale testing in association with the FAA and
