A C-130J Hercules flypast will be a highlight of a reunion being held in Coffs Harbour this weekend to mark the 50th anniversary of the deployment of the first RAAF personnel to the Vietnam war with the establishment of the RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam. The RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam (RTFV) was formed at Vung Tau
Avalon’s call for volunteers
The organisers of the Australian International Airshow at Avalon are calling for around 800 volunteers to help run the 2015 event. Volunteers will be tasked with a number of responsibilities including aircraft and ground operations, car park supervision and media liaison. Airshow CEO Ian Honnery says volunteers are vital to the success of the airshow. “They are
Pitch Black in pictures
Flying in the three-week long Exercise Pitch Black 14 began on Monday. The biennial exercise is the RAAF’s largest, and this year sees participation from 110 aircraft and 2,300 personnel from Australia, the US, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and France operating from RAAF Bases Darwin and Tindal.
A350 touches down in Sydney
Airbus A350 development aircraft MSN005 has touched down in Sydney as part of the aircraft’s long range route proving flight campaign. The aircraft, registered F-WWYB, touched down in Sydney at 6:36am after a 12 hour flight from Johannesburg, South Africa. While on the ground in Sydney the A350 will host visits from media and industry until 2:00pm
Pilatus rolls out PC-24
Pilatus has marked its 75th anniversary in style by rolling out its first-ever jet, the Pilatus PC-24, at a ceremony at its Stans facilities on Friday. The rollout of the PC-24, towed behind 24 horses, was the highlight of an event that featured 120 performers and flying displays from various Pilatus aircraft and that also
Jetstar boss takes flight for charity
Jetstar’s Australian boss David Hall has swapped his suit and tie for an orange jacket as he took to the skies in the name of charity. Hall took on the role of flight attendant on a pair of Jetstar flights between Melbourne and Sydney on Friday, offering passengers free tea and coffee to raise money
