External tanks extend the reach of Operation Christmas Drop
A RAAF C-130J Hercules has been able to put its newly-fitted external fuel tanks to good use during its participation in Exercise Christmas Drop, a US Air Force exercise to airdrop Christmas packages to remote Pacific Island communities.
Air Kiribati to go the distance with Embraer E2 order
Tiny Air Kiribati is to significantly grow its fleet with the acquisition of two Embraer E190-E2 jets.
Routes round-up: Qantas 787 takes off to Hong Kong, SIA A350 lands in Adelaide
Qantas has operated its first flight to Hong Kong using the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, while Singapore Airlines has introduced the Airbus A350 onto the Adelaide route.
Northrop Grumman reveals enhanced Firebird
Northrop Grumman has revealed an enhanced version of its Firebird optionally-piloted ISR aircraft.
Boeing agrees to terms on Embraer commercial aircraft acquisition
Boeing has agreed to terms with Embraer to acquire 80 per cent of the Brazilian aerospace company's commercial aircraft operations.
Bizjet takeoff weight increase opens up Essendon Fields
Business jet operators have chalked up a win in a long-running campaign to increase the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of aircraft operating into and out of Melbourne’s Essendon Fields airport. In a decision announced by the Federal Government, regulations will be amended to allow for a MTOW increase from 45 to 50 tonnes, overturning a
