Pratt and Whitney proposes more power for the F-35
Pratt and Whitney has proposed an upgrade to the F-35 Lightning II’s F135 engine that would increase useable power while reducing fuel consumption. Dubbed Growth Option 2.0, the new engine would utilise a more advanced power and thermal management system (PTMS) enabling the aircraft to carry new weapons and sensors, plus new compressor and turbine
Air New Zealand flags new widebody order in 2019
Air New Zealand chief financial officer Jeff McDowall says the airline is working towards placing an order with Airbus or Boeing for new widebody aircraft by early 2019. The timetable for the replacement of Air New Zealand’s Boeing 777-200ER fleet was outlined at the company’s investor day in Auckland on Thursday. McDowall said the company
Improving the facilities for international passengers are among the highlights of Adelaide Airport’s three-year, $165 million terminal expansion project. Announced on Thursday, the project will increase the space available for border processing and security screening for international arrivals and departures, as well as include a second baggage belt. Meanwhile, Gate 18 located in the middle
RAAF logs 1,000th F-35A sortie
The RAAF detachment of F-35A pilots, maintainers and support personnel based at Luke AFB in Arizona has recorded the 1,000th sortie of an Australian F-35A. The milestone flight was recorded by one of the RAAF’s first two F-35A pilots, SQNLDR David Bell when he and 3SQN Commanding Officer WGCDR Darren Clare flew together on June 4.
RAAF classic Hornets deploy to Maple Flag
Eight F/A-18A/B classic Hornets from the RAAF’s 75SQN have deployed to Cold Lake AFB in Alberta, Canada to participate in Exercise Maple Flag. The exercise, from June 11 to 22 is a complex international training event which this year will involve the air forces of Canada, Belgium, Brazil, France, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the US,
Virgin Australia will have just the third chief executive in its near 20-year history by the start of 2020, with current boss John Borghetti announcing his intention to step down some time in the next 18 months. Borghetti has “advised the board he will not renew his contract post 1 January 2020”, Virgin Australia said
