‘Avgeeks’ uncovered in planned documentary
In a refreshing break from today’s cut and thrust of commercial aviation politics, Melbourne professional photographer and self-confessed casual planespotter Steven Pam is on a mission to find out what turns ordinary people into obsessive aviation enthusiasts. “A lot of my ‘normal’ friends think it’s strange that I look up and point whenever an aeroplane
RAAF chief disappointed with local council development approvals
Port Stephens Council has managed to upset the single largest employer in the area with the approval of residential developments within established noise contours around RAAF Base Williamtown. The Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Geoff Brown has expressed his disappointment with a decision by the council to exempt developments that will be exposed to
Airbus Military winds down A400M test fleet
Nearly four years after its maiden flight, the first Airbus Military A400M airlifter has been retired and is to be placed on public display. Development aircraft MSN1 – known as Grizzly 1 – made its final flight from Toulouse on November 4, having accumulated 1,448hr 25min in 475 flights. The last flight was manned by the
Aviation Australia extends Royal Saudi Air Force training agreement
Aviation Australia has extended its growing relationship with the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF), with the signing of an agreement to deliver specialised training in mechanics or avionics to a second group of trainees. The new group includes experienced technicians upgrading their skills to the latest international standards, as well as a students beginning careers
Indonesia delivers first locally-produced main fuselage assembly Eurocopter EC725 and EC225
Indonesian Aerospace (IAe) has delivered the first locally-produced main fuselage assembly for Eurocopter’s EC725 and EC225 helicopters. The components are to be delivered to Eurocopter in December. Part of an agreement between IAe and Eurocopter since 2008, the Indonesian manufacturer produces EC725 and EC225 upper and lower fuselages, and tail booms. The contract requires IAe
Virgin returns serve with call for Qantas marketshare investigation
Virgin Australia has issued a statement calling for an investigation into Qantas’s so-called “line in the sand” publicly stated goal of maintaining 65 per cent marketshare of Australian domestic airline travel. Reads the statement, issued on Thursday afternoon: “Over the last three years, Virgin Australia has had a consistent strategy of bringing strong competition to
