Rex launches new Cairns-Mount Isa flights as it builds up North Queensland operations
Regional Express (Rex) says it will further expand its North Queensland operations with a new crew base in Cairns, new flights to Mount Isa and the acquisition of a Townsville-based engineering firm. The airline started its first Cape York service on Monday, with Rex flight ZL5516 taking off from Cairns at 0700 local time bound
Romeo sim enters service
The first of two MH-60R Seahawk ‘Romeo’ helicopter simulators has been commissioned into service. Minister for Defence Kevin Andrews said in a statement on Friday that the Romeo training system is part of the $3.2 billion project that will deliver 24 naval combat helicopters for the Royal Australian Navy. “The training system will include two
Kiwi Hercs celebrate 50 years in service
The first C-130H Hercules delivered to the Royal New Zealand Air Force has celebrated its 50th birthday while on operations supporting the Vanuatu cyclone recovery effort. NZ7001 was the first of five C-130Hs delivered the RNZAF at Whenuapai on March 24 1965. On its 50th birthday, the aircraft was tasked to fly from Suva to Port
Northrop Grumman completes first RAAF Growler ‘shipset’
The centre and rear fuselage ‘shipset’ for the RAAF’s first EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft has been completed by Super Hornet program sub-contractor, Northrop Grumman. The milestone shipset represents the one hundredth Hornet, Super Hornet and Growler shipset Northrop Grumman has manufactured for the RAAF, after the 75 classic Hornets which were built in the
Four Seasons luxury private jet touches down in Sydney
The Boeing 757 has always been a rare bird in Australian skies, but none moreso than this striking all-black 757-200 which landed at Sydney Airport a little before 1900 local time on Thursday. The British registered 757, G-TCSX, is part of TAG Aviation’s charter and private jet fleet and has been leased to the Four Seasons
Australian Airports Association chief executive receives contract extension
Australian Airports Association (AAA) chief executive Caroline Wilkie will lead the organisation for at least two more years after receiving a contract extension. AAA national chairman Stephen Goodwin announced the contract extension in the association’s March 27 Airport Alert newsletter. “I am pleased to advise that our CEO Caroline Wilkie has been offered and accepted
