RAAF unveils indigenous artwork jet
The RAAF has unveiled its ‘Worimi’ Hornet, an F/A-18 fighter painted to demonstrate Air Force’s “commitment to indigenous men and women who have served and continue to serve, in the Australian Defence Force”. The aircraft, which features Aboriginal artwork in honour of the Worimi people, the traditional owners of the land on which RAAF Base Williamtown now sits, was unveiled at Avalon
Rex reports first half profit lift
Regional Express (Rex) has posted an 8.3 per cent lift in first half net profit and says the outlook for the rest of 2014/15 is moderately positive despite uncertain passenger demand. The company reported net profit of $3.9 million for the six months to December 31 2014, an increase of $0.3 million from $3.6 million
Execujet adds two more aircraft to its charter fleet
Business aviation operator Execujet says it will add two more aircraft to its charter fleet and has plans for a third in the next few months as economic growth in Australasia fuels demand. The company says a Bombardier Challenger 604 and Cessna Citation VII will be based in Sydney and serve destinations in Australia, New
Embraer eyes Australian opportunities
Embraer says Australia is one of the top three markets for its business jet arm in the Asia Pacific and expects deliveries to pick up in the period ahead. The Brazil-based manufacturer has brought four aircraft to the 2015 Avalon International Airshow, ranging from the entry-level the Phenom 100 to the slightly larger Phenom 300
QinetiQ Australia debuts crashworthy Chinook seats
New crashworthy seats for the Australian Army’s CH-47 Chinook helicopters have been showcased by QinetiQ Australia at the Avalon Airshow. Three of the seats, developed as part of the main cabin upgrade (MCU) project for the Army Aviation Systems Program Office (AASPO), are on display at QinetiQ Australia’s Avalon exhibit. Managing director of QinetiQ Australia
Former Qantas chief pilot joins ATSB
Former Qantas chief pilot Chris Manning has been appointed an Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) commissioner. Manning will take up his position at the ATSB from March 9 2015, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Industry and Regional Development Warren Truss said in a statement on Tuesday. Truss said the three-year appointment was part of
