Quickstep completes production readiness tests for Lockheed Martin C-130J contract
Hot on the heels of delivering components to the F-35 program, carbon-fibre composite component manufacturer Quickstep has completed qualification testing required by Lockheed Martin for the production of wing flaps for the C-130J Hercules. Quickstep has now started to manufacture the wing flaps at its Bankstown Airport facility, with deliveries expected to begin during the
Bell’s new 407GX to tour
The latest generation of the popular Bell 407 range – the 407GX – will visit Australia in August on a demonstration tour spanning the continent before heading to Singapore for further demonstrations in Asia. Bell-appointed dealer for the region, Hawker Pacific is leading the 407GX’s inaugural visit. The company’s Tony Jones said the new helicopter’s
Boeing finalises 737 MAX 8 configuration
Boeing has completed the firm configuration of the 737 MAX 8, paving the way for production-led design to begin. “We have defined the design requirements for the 737 MAX that provide our customers with the most value in the single-aisle market,” said Michael Teal, chief project engineer, 737 MAX, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “We continue to
Keith Douglas appointed GippsAero CEO
GippsAero has announced the appointment of Keith Douglas as the new CEO of its aircraft business. Douglas joined the company in 2011 as the chief operating officer. He has experience in business transition, restructuring and integration in previous roles, an. takes over from Terry Miles. “We are pleased to appoint Keith as the new CEO
EC225 helicopters return to flight after grounding
Eurocopter’s EC225 – a derivative of the Super Puma – is set to return to flight after main gear box shaft failures on two EC225s in the North Sea during 2012 forced the grounding of the aircraft. The airworthiness suspension will be lifted this month following approval by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and
Tigerair Australia’s revenue increased more than 70 per cent during the three months to 30 June, rising to $21.1 million. The result was in line with 68.9 per cent growth in passenger numbers and a marginal gain in yield. The gains helped to offset higher operating costs, resulting in a narrowing of the airline’s operating
