Large USMC training rotation headed to Darwin
The lead elements of the 2018 Marine Rotational Force-Darwin (MRF-D) will soon begin arriving in the Darwin to prepare for the seventh and largest rotation to date. The rotation will include 1,587 US Marines, eight MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft and an artillery battery of six M777 Howitzers. Minister for Defence Senator Marise Payne welcomed the
RAAF P-8A Poseidon ready for operations
The RAAF has declared initial operational capability (IOC) for the Boeing P-8A Poseidon, meaning the maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft can now be tasked on operations. The milestone was announced by Defence Minister Senator Marise Payne at the RAAF’s 2018 Air Power Conference in Canberra on Tuesday. “The P-8A is a very capable and
Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is seeking feedback in response to an independent review of its new fatigue risk management rules. The review was announced in August 2017, when CASA deferred the introduction of Civil Aviation Order (CAO) 48.1 in response to feedback from the aviation community. The final report, released on Thursday, said
Boeing marks 10 years of local R&D
Boeing is marking the 10th anniversary of the establishment of Boeing Research & Technology Australia (BR&T-Australia). Established in 2008, BR&T-Australia has worked with government and university partners to lead and collaborate on major technology projects spanning advanced manufacturing, autonomous systems, defence, and virtual reality/augmented reality systems. “Our BR&T-Australia team strengthens our business by ensuring that the
The race around the world
In Jules Verne’s classic novel 19th century novel, protagonist Phileas Fogg bets 20,000 pounds on being able to go, as the title of the book states, “Around the World in 80 Days“. Since its publication in 1873 (and subsequent translation into English) the work of fiction has spawned multiple real-life attempts. Some, such as Michael
Virgin Australia names Merren McArthur as new Tigerair Australia chief executive
Virgin Australia has named Merren McArthur as the chief executive of the airline group’s low-cost carrier (LCC) unit Tigerair Australia. Currently, McArthur is group executive for Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA) and Virgin Australia Cargo. She will commence her new role on May 7 2018, Virgin Australia said in a statement on Wednesday. Tigerair Australia
