A RAAF Boeing P-8A Poseidon has taken part in a search and rescue mission for the first time, when an aircraft on a routine training mission responded to a mayday call from a stricken dolphin cruise boat. The MV Port Princess issued a mayday call around 1pm on Tuesday when off the South Australian coast near Port
Airservices rolls out weather camera live views
Airservices has launched a website portal that allows pilots to check live camera views of weather conditions at six locations around Australia. The portal initially features camera views at Archerfield airport, Kilmore Gap, Kingscoat airport, Launceston airport, Norfolk Island airport and Parafield airport, while Airservices says further camera locations will come online as it continues to work with the
Malindo gets the MAX
Malaysia-based Malindo Air has become the first airline to take delivery of the Boeing 737 MAX. The airline, part of Indonesia-based Lion Air Group’s portfolio of carriers, received 737 MAX 8 9M-LRC at Boeing’s Seattle delivery centre on Tuesday (US time). It was expected to enter service on the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore and Kuala Lumpur-Bangkok Don
Tiger reaches 2,000 flight hours milestone
An Australian Army Tiger ARH Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter has become the first Tiger in the global fleet to reach 2,000 flying hours. Under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Dave Lynch, commanding officer of the School of Army Aviation, Tiger A38-001 reached the milestone on a flight from the Army Aviation Centre Oakey to Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera on May
New RAAF DCAF, ACAUST take up appointments
Air Vice-Marshal Gavin Turnbull has been appointed Deputy Chief of Air Force (DCAF) following Air Vice-Marshal Warren McDonald’s posting to the newly-created position of Chief of Joint Capabilities. AVM McDonald served as DCAF for two years, while AVM Turnbull comes into the role – his appointment took effect from May 1 – after two years
Northrop Grumman announces electronic systems support facility for Western Sydney
Northrop Grumman has announced it is investing $50 million in the development of an electronic systems maintenance and sustainment centre in Western Sydney. The Electronics Sustainment Centre of Excellence initially will begin operations at RAAF Base Richmond before ultimately being located at the forthcoming Western Sydney Airport at Badgerys Creek, where Northrop Grumman will be
